N.Ireland
NI sheep farmers to discuss sheep scab control at Hilltown event
Sheep farmers will have the opportunity to discuss the control of sheep scab in Northern Ireland at a sheep health...
Sheep scab
N.Ireland
Dealing with sheep scab during the lambing season
Sheep scab can become more apparent in flocks during the lambing season, particularly as ewes are brought into close proximity...
N.Ireland
AHWNI concerned about sheep scab levels in Northern Ireland
Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) has said it is concerned about the levels of sheep scab being diagnosed...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Avoid ‘showering’ sheep during sheep scab treatment
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has issued a reminder to farmers about the...
N.Ireland
Scientists fight to control sheep scab in the UK
Scientists at Moredun Research Institute are fighting to control the prevalence of sheep scab across the UK. Sheep scab, caused...
Sheep
New project aims to eradicate sheep scab in Wales
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has today (Monday, December 19) awarded Coleg Sir Gar a three-year contract to work on...
N.Ireland
Flock owners in Northern Ireland commit to sheep scab initiative
Over 30 flocks from across Northern Ireland (NI) have signed up, so far, for a ‘ground-breaking’ project to tackle sheep...
N.Ireland
New test gives hope that sheep scab can be eradicated
A new blood test is giving hope that sheep scab can be eradicated in the UK and Ireland. But it...
N.Ireland
New campaign to drive down sheep scab infestations
A new – and concerted initiative – has been launched to drive down sheep scab infestation levels across the UK....
N.Ireland
Getting to grips with sheep scab in Northern Ireland
A soon-to-be published academic paper will confirm the significance of the challenge posed by sheep scab in Northern Ireland. The...
N.Ireland
Sheep scab control programme gets underway in Northern Ireland
A three-year programme, designed to control sheep scab in Northern Ireland has been launched this week. However, the man driving...
N.Ireland
Farm clusters deliver a coordinated response to sheep scab
Bringing clusters of farmers together in hot spot areas is delivering a coordinated response to sheep scab result in the...
N.Ireland
New blood test fuels expectation that sheep scab can be eradicated
The availability of a new blood test is driving hopes that sheep scab can be eradicated in the foreseeable future....
N.Ireland
The challenge of sheep scab in Northern Ireland
Research veterinarian, Paul Crawford, is developing a farm management programme to address the challenge of sheep scab in Northern Ireland....
Sheep
NSA welcomes launch of improved methods for controlling sheep scab
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the launch of a new initiative exploring a structured approach to controlling sheep...
Sheep
FUW urges members to take advantage of free sheep scab testing
News that examination of skin scrape samples from sheep showing suspect clinical signs of sheep scab is being offered free...
Sheep
Farmers offered free testing service for sheep scab
NFU Cymru is encouraging Welsh sheep farmers to make use of a new free sheep scab testing service, while also...
Sheep
Sheep owners urged to take plunge instead of showering
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is launching a campaign reminding sheep farmers, contractors and prescribers that...
