Webinar: Nematodirus … Are we giving the right advice?

• Webinar Title: Nematodirus … Are we giving the right advice?
• Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
• From: 4pm – 5.30pm
• 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)

1. Introduction to SCOPS, its guidelines and available information for vets, SQP’s and farmers – Lesley Stubbings (SCOPS)
2. 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)
3. Nematodirus the parasite –its life cycle, its potential to cause damage, sheep immunity, worm resistance, and options for treatment – Lynsey Melville (Moredun Parasitologist )
4. Nematodirus in the field – Using the forecast and Vet case studies on how this helped inform on farm actions – Phillippa Page (SVS President)
5. Panel Discussion
6. Whats coming up – an insight into SCOPS work for 2026 – Nerys Wright (SCOPS)