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Toxoplasma – don’t forget unvaccinated shearlings

Toxoplasma gondii is the second most commonly diagnosed cause of sheep abortion, causing about a quarter of all diagnosed abortions in GB.

Enzootic abortion – vaccinate early if possible!

Enzootic abortion (EAE) is even more commonly diagnosed, causing up to one third of all diagnosed sheep abortions in GB.

Online meetings for 2020 and Autumn Meeting Cheltenham 2021

Sheep Veterinary Society, the Sheep Antibiotic Guardian Group and Farm Vet Champions have put together this hour of vet CPD for UK sheep practitioners planning for the 2023 lambing season.

As part of Defra’s new Animal Health & Welfare Pathway in England, SCOPS is supporting the option for sheep farmers to carry out a worming treatment check for their flock.

Avian influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across Great Britain making it a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures

The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has updated its technical guidance for the on-farm humane killing of neonate pigs, goats and sheep.

SCOPS and COWS have produced a latest Liver Fluke – A guide to test-based Control flyer.

Spring Meeting Canada and Autumn Meeting Dorset, 2019

We have been made aware that Spectam Scour Halt (Ceva Animal Health) is currently experiencing availability issues, and this is the only licensed oral antibiotic for the prevention of watery mouth in neonatal lambs.

Listen to vets and researchers about the latest developments on Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA/Jaagsiekte) within the Scottish sheep sector, organised by SRUC.

Novel diagnostic techniques

Listen to SRUC vets and researchers about the latest developments on Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA/Jaagsiekte) within the Scottish sheep sector.

An update on OPA

Recording from our recent webinar with AHDB, talks from Dr Nerys Wright Knowledge Exchange Manager, AHDB beef & lamb and Sam Boon Animal Breeding Senior Manager, Signet Breeding Services