THE control of summer biting flies and lice on cattle was the basis of six years' work which has helped Phil Hadley gain his PhD in Animal Production from the University of Nottingham.

Phil, who joined EBLEX last December as Regional Development Manager, worked and studied in a field which brought together academics, the industry and pharmaceutical companies to look at lice control using commercial products.

Tests were carried out both on farm and in experimental conditions on cattle aged from week-old calves through to finished stock.

Work carried out by Phil on summer biting flies and aspects of meat hygiene has already been published in various Periodicals, including the Veterinary Record

Phil said: "It has been a long process, but a thoroughly enjoyable one. It is very rewarding to have finished the work."