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No need for ‘knee jerk’ reaction when triple wormer resistance is found on sheep farms
Using a faecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) to test for wormer resistance on farm is an important step, say the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group – but it is important not to panic if the results come back showing triple resistance.
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March 2021
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Free service for sheep farmers and advisors could reduce lamb mortality this spring
As February has reminded us, the weather in early spring can fluctuate from extreme cold to warm sunshine within a few days. A cold snap followed by rapid warming can result in a sudden and significant challenge to young lambs, as nematodirus larvae hatch in large numbers.
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March 2021
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Press briefing highlights positive approaches to SCOPS principles
A two-hour press briefing on Thursday 18th February gave journalists a fantastic insight into the role of SCOPS and the many exciting activities currently underway or in the pipeline. Kevin Harrison, SCOPS Chairman, said: "Thank you to everyone who attended today, and to everyone who has presented and spoken.
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February 2021
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SCOPS urges sheep farmers to consider reducing number of ewes wormed at lambing time
Worming ewes around lambing remains a common practice in UK flocks, but with most sheep farmers now aware that over-use of wormers is a major factor in the development of anthelmintic resistance, SCOPS is urging producers to think about whether they can safely reduce the number of ewes treated.
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February 2021
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Warning to cattle and sheep farmers to not let liver fluke catch them out - joint SCOPS and COWS information
We are living through very strange times – and liver fluke is proving to be no exception, say the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Cattle Parasites Sustainably (COWS) groups. There was a relatively low and later than normal challenge in many parts of the UK throughout 2020, largely due to the legacy of the dry summer in 2018 and successive dry springs in 2019 and 2020 – but more recent weather patterns mean we are now starting to see evidence of fluke infection in some parts of the country.
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February 2021
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SCOPS invites press to online briefing session
PRESS INVITE: Thursday 18th February 2021. A two-hour press briefing to bring journalists up to speed on the latest successes and ongoing work in tackling internal and external sheep parasites. SCOPS is bringing together a group of farmers, advisors, vets and scientists to share with journalists and agricultural writers the most up-to-date information on sustainable parasite control.
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January 2021
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SCOPS says take the plunge……… Not a shower!
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is today launching a campaign reminding sheep farmers, contractors and prescribers that Organophosphate (OP) can only be used as a plunge dip. Lesley Stubbings of SCOPS says: “As we go into autumn and winter the number of cases of sheep scab will increase.
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October 2020
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Liver Fluke 2020 Sheep farmers advised to use blood testing before treating this autumn
Test before you treat sheep for liver fluke this autumn This year has highlighted that there is no typical year for fluke. With a very dry spring in some regions followed by a wet summer, the timing of peak fluke risk this year could be different from normal and different across the country.
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September 2020
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Advice on autumn liver fluke control in sheep and cattle for RAMAs and Veterinarians.
Changing practice may be the best way As fluke risk can vary considerably from year to year, between regions and even between neighbouring farms, every farm needs to be considered individually. We strongly advise RAMAs and Veterinarians to recommend diagnostic testing for liver fluke before treating.
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September 2020
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Updated SCOPS Technical Manual now available
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is delighted to announce that its newly updated Internal Parasites Technical Manual is now available online. It is presented in a new format, which allows access to all sections using a navigation tree, including links to additional documents.
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September 2020
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Drug resistant parasites cost European livestock industry millions each year
A major new international research study has estimated that parasitic worms cost the European livestock industry more than €1.8 billion per year, with drug-resistance costing at least €38 million per year in production losses and treatment costs. The study can support the identification of livestock sectors and regions where the largest losses occur and inform control programmes and research policies at national and European level.
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August 2020
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Sheep industry experts come together to urge action with an open letter.
"We would like to bring to your attention advice from the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group regarding the use of the two newer wormer groups (4-AD orange (Zolvix™) and 5-SI purple Startect). Use of these two newer groups has more than doubled in the last three years since their reclassification to POM-VPS.
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June 2020
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