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    Do you farm sheep in England, Wales, or Scotland?

    We invite all GB sheep farmers to participate in the SHEEP SCAB SURVEY 2021 whether or not you have experienced sheep scab in your flock before. The survey aims to understand opinions, experiences and decisions made by British farmers when managing sheep scab. Take 15 minutes and share your...
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    Cydectin LA for Lambing Ewes

    Hi, Just took sheep off the hill for lambing and noticed in the last couple of days they have just started to show signs of quite possibly scab ?, wondering if it’s safe to either jag them with the single shot Cydectin LA or two jags of ivomec when they’re this heavy in lamb? Obviously this...
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    Sheep Control of Sheep Scab

    Sheep scab is caused by the host-specific mite Psoroptes ovis. Sheep scab can be transmitted by direct contact when sheep are gathered and held tightly together such as during sales or contact with infested scab material on fenceposts or vehicles used for animal transport etc. Sheep scab was...
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