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Sheep Veterinary Society presents…SHEEP MEET, 2022 in Penrith
The Hired Lad, Penrith CA11 0DN
Wednesday 13th July 2022 from 7pm for 7.30pm start ,refreshments will be provided
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Moredun are delighted to announce that applications for The Moredun Foundation Award are open to members once again for the 2022-2023 period, with up to £2000 available per Award.
ith a shared passion of providing valuable advice to UK sheep farmers, the National Sheep Association (NSA) and the Moredun have a long history of working closely together to ensure a sustainable, healthy and productive UK sheep flock.
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Search for 2022 BVA Young Vet of the Year launched today
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has begun the hunt for this year’s BVA Young Vet of the Year Award to find an early career vet who has already made a difference and positive contribution to the veterinary profession.
There is just over a month until the Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) hosts its Spring conference in Templepatrick, Northern Ireland on 23rd – 25th May 2022.
Booking deadline extended until Monday 9th May 2022.
We are starting our conference countdown with a quick roundup of what’s on offer over the two and a half days.
As set out in the government’s Agricultural Transition Plan 2021 – 2024, Defra will offer farmers who wish to leave the industry the option of taking a lump sum payment in England.
As the UK experiences a phase of heightened Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) risk, a new survey has been launched for participating vet students on lambing placement to identify the prevalence of deformed lambs, which is an indicator of presence of SBV across the UK.
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has updated its technical guidance for the on-farm humane killing of neonate pigs, goats and sheep.
Mild weather prompts nematodirus warning for sheep farmers
The rise in temperatures in recent days means an increased risk to lambs from hatching nematodirus, says the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group.
SCOPS and COWS have produced a latest Liver Fluke – A guide to test-based Control flyer – view here
In response to the discontinuation of watery mouth treatment, Spectam Scour Halt by Ceva Animal Health, which means there will be limited supplies in 2022 and no more produced, the Sheep Antibiotic Guardian Group (SAGG) and Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) are once again urging vets and farmers to engage as soon as possible to devise a plan to manage and combat the condition