Contents tagged with treatment
5 August 2021
Several treatments – residual insecticides, fumigants and physical desiccants – are available to help control pest infestations.
29 September 2020
Find out how and when to treat infected sheep to reduce lameness.
24 November 2021
Transmission of digital dermatitis between dairy cows
30 September 2019
Looking at the impact of liver fluke in cattle and sheep
23 May 2018
Many external parasites that infest UK sheep flocks can hardly be seen with the naked eye, yet their effects on animal health, welfare and profit can be significant. This manual aims to help farmers to identify sheep parasites and provides information on how to implement effective control strategies
1 March 2024
As the UK sheep industry has become more reliant on pastures grazed only by sheep, dependence on anthelmintics (wormers) has increased. This manual, produced by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group gives an overview of how to control worms effectively and responsibly.