The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is welcoming applications from sheep farmers in the UK to be the next SCOPS Steering Group deputy…
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The inclusion of rumen fluke egg counts on reports provided by laboratories should not detract from important information provided by liver fluke egg counts, say experts…
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Northern Ireland (NI) Region is deeply concerned about the ongoing illegal importation of livestock from Great Britain, a reckless practice that…
As part of its ongoing work to highlight the serious and distressing issue of sheep worrying by dogs the National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched its…
The unpredictability with the changing climate means the pattern of parasite prevalence can also change, and as a result, monitoring for parasites is more important than…
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has set out further measures to mitigate the spread of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3). The changes introduced include: Following the…
With the ongoing bluetongue situation in the UK, SCOPS is reminding farmers, vets and advisors that insecticides will not prevent midges biting livestock so should not…
The UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of Bluetongue virus BTV3 in a single sheep at a premises near Haddiscoe, South Norfolk, the…
Two young UK sheep farmers have gained an invaluable insight into the global sheep industry during a week-long tour in Southern Australia representing the National Sheep…
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has issued a renewed call for urgent action to address the escalating problem of sheep worrying by dogs, a serious concern…
