1. Always make sure any treatment you give is fully effective.
SCOPS is an industry led group that works in the interest of the UK sheep industry. It recognises that, left unchecked, anthelmintic resistance is one of the biggest challenges to the future health and profitability of the sector.
The SCOPS group was formed to develop sustainable strategies for parasite control in sheep, facilitate and oversee the delivery of these recommendations to the industry and ensure that new research and development is incorporated to refine and improve advice given to the sheep industry.
SCOPS includes representatives from a wide range of industry organisations – logos and links are below. The equivalent organisation for cattle is the Control Of Worms Sustainably (COWS).
Most areas remain at relatively low risk. However, there are some areas of VERY HIGH RISK around London and the South West so January /February born lambs may be at risk. Farmers are urged to check the risk factors for their lambs. Click on the map for the forecast, click here for how to assess risk and what action to take.
LIVER FLUKE The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Cattle Parasites Sustainably (COWS) groups have joined forces to urge sheep and 
cattle farmers to monitor for liver fluke this autumn and winter. Many areas have been wetter this year and early indications are that there is and will be more liver fluke around this season - but eExperts are warning the challenge will be very patchy, meaning the need to use testing is greater than ever. Visit the News section for regular updates, and the Fluke section for updated information on treatment options.
