Sheep farmers will have the opportunity to help reduce their flock’s carbon footprint through both improved ewe efficiency and lower methane emissions following the results from…
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The latest SCOPS forecast shows widespread blowfly risk across the UK, prompting warnings that sheep farmers may need to act earlier than usual this season to…
The University of Edinburgh, working with The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group and other partner organisations, led by Rob Kelly, clinical lecturer, has…
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) is urging sheep farmers to pause and assess before reaching for a routine Nematodirus treatment this spring. Warm…
Orf is present on almost nine in 10 UK sheep farms, with significant cost and welfare implications, according to new research from the Royal Veterinary College…
Sheep farmers are being encouraged to take a proactive approach to managing cobalt deficiency, also known as pine, in newly weaned lambs, as surveillance data1continues to…
Elanco Animal Health said a recent survey found that 70% of UK sheep farmers have seen cases of blowfly strike prior to shearing, highlighting the need…
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) has announced that from today, Monday, April 13, it will be hosting a Blowfly Emergence Forecast on its…
The latest Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) Nematodirus Hatching Forecast shows a mixed picture across the UK. In many parts of England, the midlands…
Sheep farmers are being urged to take part in an industry-wide lambing survey this spring to help build a clearer picture of the challenges facing the…
