研究人员在Kangaroo岛释放了1 200万只无菌的吹风虫,以对抗害羊。 Researchers release 12 million sterile blowflies on Kangaroo Island to fight sheep infestations.

研究人员在南澳大利亚Kangaroo岛释放了1 200万只无菌的吹风虫,以打击对牧羊场的空袭。 Researchers have released 12 million sterile blowflies on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, to combat flystrike on sheep farms. 该项目由南澳大利亚研究和发展研究所牵头,由各种组织供资,目标是到2027年消灭飞蝇。 Led by the South Australian Research and Development Institute and funded by various organizations, the project aims to eradicate blowflies by 2027. 早期结果很有希望,无菌苍蝇在释放时数量超过野生苍蝇。 Early results are promising, with sterile flies outnumbering wild ones during releases. 如果成功,该倡议可以在25年内节省农民8 800万美元,并增进动物福利。 If successful, the initiative could save farmers $88 million over 25 years and enhance animal welfare.