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.
Lamb finishing issues and setting your ewes up for success - January 2025
Description: This month, Ben explains the various reasons why your tail-end store lambs may be struggling to finish. He then describes the different diagnostic options available to identify these issues, helping you plan ahead and prevent them from occurring in the future. Additionally, Ben highlights how you can prepare ewes for lambing, emphasising the importance of analysing silage to ensure ewes receive sufficient protein and energy during this critical period where nutritional problems arise. He then explains why these nutritional needs are vital for their health.
Managing winter sheep & cattle parasites: liver fluke, worms, & more - November 2024
Description: Despite the sudden drop in temperature, Ben explains that he is still observing random cases of liver fluke in sheep. He emphasises the importance of continuing blood monitoring in lambs to help determine the optimal time to treat them, as failing to do so could have serious consequences for sheep health. Ben also notes that the cold weather has slowed the reinfection rate for worms following treatment. Additionally, Ben discusses the impact of cattle parasites, such as lungworm in calves around housing time. He highlights key timings for lungworm treatment and stresses the importance of avoiding sudden changes in diet, as well as maintaining good ventilation for calf and cow health during the housing period.
Managing worms in cattle
Worm burdens can cause productivity losses and affect growth rates in youngstock.
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