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The Parasight

Welcome to this month's edition of The Parasight. We’re taking parasite-threat updates to the next level with our 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.

Thought it was Haemonchus, turned out to be Fluke - September 2025

Description: this month, Ben highlights key watch-outs with haemonchus, discussing a case he recently reviewed. He then goes on to explain the difference in growth rates between lambs that have been wormed and those that haven’t. After, he covers various strategies for maximising lamb growth rates. Finally, he discusses a few cases where stock died from consuming poisonous plants, emphasising important considerations.

Missed a previous episode of The Parasight?

Catch up on Ben's insights of timely parasite threats with these past episodes of The Parasight:

Zolvix is worth every penny in sheep worm control

Worm Resistance in Sheep

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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