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Many people use agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals on a regular basis while others use them rarely. No matter how often you use chemical products, or which ones you use, the important thing to remember is to follow the safety and use directions as these are designed to protect people, animals, crops and the environment – as well as Australia’s trade interests.

The safety and use directions on the label are designed to reduce risks to the user by minimising exposure.

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