Experts to explore Haemonchus treatment decisions in joint livestock webinar next week

Haemonchus has become an increasingly important topic for the sheep sector, with many producers encountering the parasite for the first time in 2025.

However, experts are keen to stress that there is a significant difference between the presence of Haemonchus and the development of clinical disease, known as haemonchosis.

To help farmers, vets, and SQPs, make informed treatment decisions, RUMA Agriculture is chairing a webinar entitled ‘Haemonchus – The challenge of treatment decisions’ on Monday, June 29, from 4pm-5.30pm, that brings together key experts for a timely webinar on managing one of the most challenging parasites currently facing sheep farmers.

Supporting organisations include SCOPS, SVS, the University of Edinburgh, Moredun and BVA.

RUMA Agriculture, secretary general, Chris Lloyd, who will be chairing the webinar said: “The session will bring together leading voices from across animal health and sheep production to share practical insight on identifying risk, recognising disease and deciding when treatment is necessary.”

Topics covered will include understanding Haemonchus as a parasite, identifying clinical signs, using FAMACHA cards and training as a potential new tool, and applying lessons from 2025 farm case studies to treatment decision making in 2026. The webinar will conclude with a panel discussion.

The session programme

• What is Haemonchus – the parasite and how do we know we have it? –  Dave Bartley, Moredun
• Identifying the condition – an introduction to FAMACHA cards and training – Rob Kelly, University of Edinburgh
• Considering the need to treat – farm case studies from 2025 – how will this help us in 2026 – Nerys Wright, sheep consultant and SCOPS & Jonathan Hobbs, SVS and North Park Veterinary Group
• Panel discussion

Those interested in attending can book a place via Eventbrite, by clicking here.

CPD points will be available.