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Fluke warning for cattle and sheep farmers as range of treatment options reduce
A dry, cool spring across most of the UK, followed by some hot, dry spells over the summer, means the…
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SCOPS encourages sheep farmers to complete scab survey, even if they have no scab problem!
SCOPS is encouraging all sheep farmers in England, Wales and Scotland to participate in a Nottingham University sheep scab survey.…
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Ewe blood test results reveal urgent need for pre-tupping vaccination
It’s likely that an insidious infectious disease such as toxoplasmosis was a significant cause of barrenness or abortion in ewes…
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New SCOPS quarantine resources available for sheep vets and advisors
With so many potential risks to consider when bringing sheep into a flock, the Sustainable Control of Parasistes in Sheep…
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SCOPS launches Code of Practice to ensure safe and effective sheep dipping
A new Code of Practice has been launched by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group, in conjunction…
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The sheep sector’s united message on the use of newer wormer actives
Sheep farmers are being urged to start using the newer group 4-AD and 5-SI wormers now, to help meet crucial…
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Moredun and Elanco release Stop the Creeps on Sheep! animation
Moredun Research Institute, in conjunction with Elanco Animal Health, have released a short animation in its entertaining series. “Stop the…
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Later-born lambs and northern facing slopes at greatest risk in very different nematodirus year
The Nematodirus Forecast provided by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group has being proving invaluable to vets,…
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Get Sm@RT with small ruminant farming
A multinational team of researchers have been awarded €2 million from the EU Horizon 2020 network to share knowledge and…
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Let’s stop scab together
A new initiative has been launched that uses serological testing to improve the control of sheep scab within hot spot…