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Sheep farmers urged to reduce wormer use

Sheep farmers urged to reduce wormer use

Farmers can monitor body condition score to identify ewes most likely to have the highest faecal egg count. A targeted...

New study will assess the impact of ferrying livestock

New study will assess the impact of ferrying livestock

Livestock in the Northern Isles can be transported by ferry on a number of occasions during their life. Evidence will...

Government announces new grants for farmers

Government announces new grants for farmers

"Helping farms invest in new technology as well as bringing in nature-friendly schemes will support the future of farming.” –...

SCOPS warns about closantel overdosing

SCOPS warns about closantel overdosing

An overdose of closantel can cause blindness in sheep. The advice follows recent reports of overdoses in sheep. Sheep farmers...

Beef cattle farmers sought for survey

Beef cattle farmers sought for survey

"Obtaining information on veterinary medicine use will enable us to see what parasites and pathogens are most prevalent" – Dr...

Botulism “most likely” cause of Jersey cattle deaths

Botulism “most likely” cause of Jersey cattle deaths

More than 100 cows died at Woodlands Farm, Jersey, in December. Tests on cattle feed have revealed the presence of bacterial...