Webinar: Nematodirus … Are we giving the right advice?
Nematodirus is a springtime issue. Listen to an expert panel discuss the latest best practice for control with practical case studies
Supporting organisations: RUMA, SCOPS, SVS, BVA and Moredun
Chair : Chris Lloyd RUMA
Panellists: Lesley Stubbings and Nerys Wright (SCOPS), Lynsey Melville (Moredun), Phillippa Page (SVS)
- Introduction to SCOPS, its guidelines and available information for vets, SQP’s and farmers – Lesley Stubbings (SCOPS)
- 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)
- Nematodirus the parasite –its life cycle, its potential to cause damage, sheep immunity, worm resistance, and options for treatment – Lynsey Melville (Moredun Parasitologist)
- Nematodirus in the field – Using the forecast and Vet case studies on how this helped inform on farm actions – Phillippa Page (SVS President)
- Panel Discussion
- Whats coming up – an insight into SCOPS work for 2026 – Nerys Wright (SCOPS)
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