Webinar: Nematodirus … Are we giving the right advice?

• Webinar Title: Nematodirus … Are we giving the right advice?
• Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 4pm
• LINK: **Register today**

Supporting organisations: RUMA, SCOPS, SVS, BVA and Moredun

Farmers, SQP’s and Vets are invited to attend to hear the latest advice on Nematodirus control.

This event will qualify for CPD points.

Programme:

Chair : Chris Lloyd RUMA

Panellists: Lesley Stubbings and Nerys Wright (SCOPS), Lynsey Melville (Moredun), Phillippa Page (SVS)

• Introduction to SCOPS, its guidelines and available information for vets, SQP’s and farmers – Lesley Stubbings (SCOPS)
• The Nematodirus forecast – introduction to what it is and updates to the tool. How it can contribute to our understanding of the Nematodirus season and on farm actions – Lesley Stubbings (SCOPS)
• Nematodirus the parasite –its life cycle, its potential to cause damage, sheep immunity, worm resistance, and options for treatment – Lynsey Melville (Moredun Parasitologist )
• Nematodirus in the field – Using the forecast and Vet case studies on how this helped inform on farm actions – Phillippa Page (SVS President)
• Panel Discussion
• Whats coming up – an insight into SCOPS work for 2026 – Nerys Wright (SCOPS)