SCOPS - Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep
26th March 2010 - SCOPS Group welcomes new anthelmintic for sheep, but warns the sheep industry to use it carefully. The introduction of a new broad spectrum anthelmintic group (4-AD monepantel*) on to the UK market is an important addition in the fight to maintain good worm control in UK sheep flocks, says the SCOPS group. But, they warn, it does not take the pressure off the need to reduce our reliance on anthelmintics and it must be used carefully. please follow this link to download a copy of the new anthelmintics group leaflet in PDF format. or contact NSA Head Office on malvern 01684 892661 for a copy. Technical Manual for Veterinary Surgeons and Advisers - Please follow this link for the most up-to-date version on PDF or contact NSA Head Office in Malvern on 01684 892661 for a copy. Blowfly - Sheep producers are being urged to be particularly vigilant against blowfly this season. Traditionally blowlfy strike between May and September. SCOPS has produced a leaflet giving best practice advice and details of products available. Please follow this link to download a copy of the leaflet in PDF format 10 Things you Should Know If You want to Keep Farming Sheep - follow this link to download a copy of this factsheet Quarantine Treatments - follow this link to download a guide to sustainable quarantine treatments Sheep Scab Follow this link to download a guide to correct diagnosis of sheep scab Follow this link to download recommendations regarding sheep scab treatments Drenching Techniques - for recommended best practice follow this link For a summary of all the SCOPS recommendations follow this link |
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SCOPS is directed by a steering committee chaired by the National Sheep Association and includes representatives from NFU, SNFU, NOAH, AHDA, RUMA, CSL/VLA, SVS, Defra and SAC. The group has been formed to develop strategies for parasite control in sheep and to oversee the delivery of recommendations to the industry.
