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The number of positive liver fluke cases is beginning to rise, in line with the statement made by the Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) and the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) groups in October that, after a wet, mild summer and autumn, livestock farmers could be facing a high challenge for some areas. … Continued

A new, pen-side test will help farmers make decisions whether to treat for liver fluke or not. The temptation for many farmers is to react to warnings of high liver fluke risk by routinely treating with flukicides. However, without risk assessment and appropriate testing, they cannot know when, or even if, they need to treat … Continued

The relatively low and later incidence of liver fluke in recent years should not make cattle and sheep farmers complacent this autumn and winter, say the Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) and Sustainable Control of Parasites of Sheep (SCOPS) groups. Speaking on behalf of COWS and SCOPS, Dr Philip Skuce of Moredun says: “A run … Continued

Levels of liver fluke in the UK have been relatively low in recent years. However, after a wet and mild summer and autumn in many areas, forecasts are predicting that 24/25 will buck the trend, resulting in a high liver fluke challenge for some areas. The temptation for many farmers will be to react to … Continued

A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Dundee in collaboration with Moredun Scientific has revealed a potential breakthrough in the treatment of Cryptosporidiosis in calves. This parasitic infection, caused by Cryptosporidium parvum, is a significant concern for farmers, particularly as it leads to severe diarrhoea in young livestock and can result in … Continued

Daniel Scovenna of Torch Vets offers a case to illustrate using the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway visit as an opportunity to work with a farmer to establish a parasite control and monitoring programme in a suckler herd. It outlines the discussions and tests undertaken, the interpretation of the results and actions taken, including implementing … Continued