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New wormer available to sheep farmers
New wormer monepantel, marketed under the brand name Zolvix, became available on 1st July 2017 in the UK, for use by farmers via SQPs, pharmacists and vets. Independent sheep consultant Lesley Stubbings welcomes the product’s launch but wants to make sure farmers strike the right balance when using it.
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July 2017
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WARM WEATHER PROMPTS HAEMONCHUS WARNING
WARM WEATHER PROMPTS HAEMONCHUS WARNING: WithAPHA reporting an increased in number of PGE Haemonchus (barber pole worm)cases circulating, even in areas of Northern England, NSA would like to remindmembers to be particularly vigilant. Attributed to the recent warm weather,APHA is urging individuals to consider this disease a possibility particularlywhere there is anaemia and high worm egg counts.
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May 2017
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Very high risk warning still in place for many areas.
Many areas are now at high risk so look at the risk factors for lambs and decide if you need to act. Some areas are now past peak hatch but colder areas on the farm (for example north facing slopes) may still be a threat so think about each mob of lambs separately when making an assessment.
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April 2017
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High Risk in Many Areas
The warm weather is now having a major impact on the Nematodirus risk with several areas across the southern half of England and Wales now at very high risk. Sheep farmers are urged to look at the risk assessment and act if they have lambs that are at risk.
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April 2017
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Nematodirus risk increasing rapidly
With several more cases of Nematodirosis reported in the Exeter, Plymouth, Somerset and Worcester areas and more and more red risk dots on the map, sheep farmers need to be on high alert over the next week.
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March 2017
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Reclassification of Zolvix - SCOPS Statement
The recent announcement that Zolvix™is to become a POM-VPS product on 1st July has understandablysparked some controversy. The priority of the SCOPS principles is to reducereliance on anthelmintics. However, effective anthelmintics remain a vital toolfor sheep farmers and we wish to make our position on this change inclassification clear.
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March 2017
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Areas at High Risk
With 4 weather stations now indicating we can expect hatching in the next few days and warmer conditions forecast, sheep farmers in these areas need to look carefully at risk factors for their lambs.
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March 2017
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Nematodirus Forecast 2017 Goes Live!
Two cases of disease have been reported in lambs over 8 weeks of age in the Exeter area - so be on your guard! Many areas are now at moderate risk - early lambing flocks should keep a close eye on the situation for at risk lambs.
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March 2017
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Proceedings published following workshop of liver fluke experts
In response to one of the wettest summers on record creating ideal liver fluke conditions, SCOPS convened a workshop of experts this month to review the situation, discuss the tools available to the UK sheep and cattle industry, and provide the best possible advice to deal with the situation.
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August 2012
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