A dry, cool spring across most of the UK, followed by some hot, dry spells over the summer, means the liver fluke risk is generally going…
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SCOPS is encouraging all sheep farmers in England, Wales and Scotland to participate in a Nottingham University sheep scab survey. The survey is relevant to all…
It’s likely that an insidious infectious disease such as toxoplasmosis was a significant cause of barrenness or abortion in ewes earlier this year, according to an…
With so many potential risks to consider when bringing sheep into a flock, the Sustainable Control of Parasistes in Sheep (SCOPS) group has created new resources…
A new Code of Practice has been launched by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group, in conjunction with the National Association of Agricultural…
Sheep farmers are being urged to start using the newer group 4-AD and 5-SI wormers now, to help meet crucial productivity metrics and slow a concerning…
Moredun Research Institute, in conjunction with Elanco Animal Health, have released a short animation in its entertaining series. “Stop the Creeps on Sheep” is a fun…
The Nematodirus Forecast provided by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group has being proving invaluable to vets, advisors and farmers, in what has…
A multinational team of researchers have been awarded €2 million from the EU Horizon 2020 network to share knowledge and improve uptake of new digital technologies…
A new initiative has been launched that uses serological testing to improve the control of sheep scab within hot spot areas in England. A group of…
