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Lungworm survey reminder for vets
Thursday, 31 October 2024
We are encouraging vets to complete the Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) lungworm survey, launched in April 2024, whenever they come across cases of lungworm in cattle.
It will help COWS to:
- Build a picture of lungworm cases throughout the 2024 grazing season
- Understand when lungworm outbreaks are occurring and what class of stock is most affected
- Capture what clinical signs are being seen and how well cattle respond to treatment
The results will inform discussions to standardise a consistent approach to assessing wormer efficacy.
The survey will remain open until the end of the year and the results will be shared in 2025.
Note: Where a vet suspects a lack of efficacy, they should notify the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and pharmaceutical company.