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parten spelen

English translation: presents with a (serious) problem

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Dutch term or phrase:	parten spelen
English translation:	presents with a (serious) problem
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16:07 Sep 10, 2007

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Dutch term or phrase: parten spelen

I am translating an article about infections in commerical chicken flocks and how the bugs are getting resistant to the agents used to control them.
"Afnemende gevoeligheid speelt houders parten".
I see van Dale has 'play tricks on' for 'parten spelen', but I don't think this is the best to describe what the effect is on the keepers of these chickens.
Any ideas much appreciated!

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...presents the poultry farmers with a (serious) problem

Explanation:
If you want to put it in a rather neutral way.

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Note added at 1 uur (2007-09-10 17:30:25 GMT)
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As it is a kind of headline, you can try putting in a pun :
Lowering resistance bugging farmers.