May: NADIS Parasite Forecast and Nematodirosis Webinars

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The May Parasite Forecast and Nematodirus webinar are now available for viewing. Please see below details for all the latest NADIS updates.

Parasite Forecast

• Worming ewes and lambs
• Nematodirus risk
• Sheep Blowfly control
• Worm control in cattle
• Fly control

NADIS Blowfly Alert

The Blowfly Alert in conjunction with Elanco predicts the emergence of blowflies based on Met Office data. It will be updated every two weeks to show the areas of the UK at risk of blowfly strike in sheep. Please take time to record cases of strike on the 'Blowfly Tracker'. Visit the NADIS website to find out more.

http://alerts.nadis.org.uk

From 3rd May 2018

 

[News]

The Blowfly Alert in conjunction with Elanco predicts the emergence of blowflies based on Met Office data. It will be updated every two weeks to show the areas of the UK at risk of blowfly strike in sheep. Please take time to record cases of strike on the 'Blowfly Tracker'. Visit the NADIS website to find out more.

 

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NADIS Health Bulletins

If you are interested in a specific problem why not read the relevant NADIS Bulletin

A complete list of disease topics is available on the NADIS website under 'A-Z diseases' Click here


This month's featured bulletins are below:

PGE in Lambs - with traditional management of sheep on permanent pasture in the UK, parasitic gastro-enteritis in growing lambs results from ingestion of very large numbers of infective larvae from pasture during mid-summer. To read the NADIS bulletin click here


Pasturella Vaccination for lambs - systemic pasteurellosis caused by B. trehalosi is the most common cause of sudden death in lambs in the UK between August and December. To read the NADIS bulletin click here

Mastitis Dry Cow Therapy - The dry period is an essential part of a cow's lactation cycle. This period allows the lining of the udder to be repaired and restored, so that when lactation starts again, milk production is optimal. To read the NADIS bulletin click here


Bovine Viral Diarrhoea - BVD eradication is possible following whole herd blood testing and elimination of all PI carrier animals. To read the NADIS bulletin click here