NSA supports new Code of Practice for mobile sheep dipping

27^th July 2021

The National Sheep Association (NSA) supports the new Code of Practice for mobile sheep dipping, released today by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group.

The code was created by a number of industry bodies, including NSA, and is an important step in providing clarity for farmers, prescribers and dippers.

Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, says: "If we are to safeguard the future of OP dips against the risk of scab mites developing resistance to the dip and protect the people involved and the environment, we must ensure dipping is carried out properly. This code, has the backing of organisations throughout the industry and offers reliable and responsible guidance to all those involved in mobile dipping, including farmers, prescribers and dippers.”

Read the press release issued by SCOPS to launch the code here.

And access the code on the SCOPS website here.

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