As Spring arrives and temperatures start to increase so does the number of flies and midges irritating livestock. Although eradication of flies is impossible, effective control is achievable and should be the aim for every farmer. Worryingly, flies and midges that affect livestock are not only a nuisance and irritation to the animal, they can… Read more »
Planning worm control prior to turnout is vital to prevent cattle from becoming infected at grass, which could lead to subsequent production losses. It’s important to understand when to treat cattle and with what product. Ask yourself: There are certain situations on farm where protecting your cattle with a long-acting wormer is beneficial: Benefits of… Read more »
The sheep tick (Ixodes ricinus) is the most common tick affecting UK sheep and while large numbers may cause harm in terms of blood loss, the transmission of disease presents a greater risk. The nymphs hatching from eggs are free from disease but after feeding on hosts, may be exposed to pathogens, which can then… Read more »
Blowfly strike affects more than 75% of farms in the UK annually with an estimated 1.5% of ewes and 3% of lambs struck each year[1]. With changing weather patterns, the historical, more predictable summer fly season is a thing of the past and we now see more variation in the months which fly strike occurs,… Read more »