The Parasight

Welcome to this month's edition of The Parasight. We’re taking parasite-threat updates to the next level with our new collaboration with post-mortem vet Ben Strugnell BVM&S Cert PM MRCVS from Farm Post Mortems, who will share with us timely, on-the-ground footage.

Understanding what’s actually happening in flocks around the UK will give you more insights on what you should be looking out for with your own animals.

Lungworm in cattle and Haemonchus in sheep - July 2024

Description: This month, Ben has seen an early rise in lungworm and haemonchus and explains the consequences of these diseases on cattle and sheep health.  He speaks on the importance of targeting treatments for farm animals, monitoring with faecal samples, looking for the early signs of resistance, and the watch outs when turning farm animals out for the first time. Also, Ben covers the elements to capitalise on with weaning time approaching.

Wake Up To Worm Resistance

Wake Up To Worm Resistance

Protect the future of UK sheep farming with industry-led advice

Cattle at risk of worms

Managing worms in cattle

Worm burdens can cause productivity losses and affect growth rates in youngstock.

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