Rural Life
Hare coursers arrested following chase involving helicopter
Five people have been arrested for hare coursing following an incident which involved a police chase and an air support...
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Sheep
Sheep owners urged to take plunge instead of showering
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is launching a campaign reminding sheep farmers, contractors and prescribers that...
N.Ireland
Are worm burdens affecting the performance of your lambs?
Worm control is vital if you are aiming to achieve good lamb growth rates and a profitable sheep enterprise. Heavy...
Agri-Business
Rafoxanide 'not an appropriate alternative to closantel'
Veterinary experts are warning UK cattle and sheep farmers that rafoxanide is not an appropriate alternative to closantel when treating...
Beef
Rise in liver fluke infections spotted in UK cattle and sheep carcasses
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Cattle Parasites Sustainably (COWS) have warned that liver fluke...
Beef
Sheep and cattle farmers urged to start testing for liver fluke this autumn
Sheep and cattle farmers have been urged to monitor for liver fluke this autumn amid concern 2019 could be a...
Sheep
Temperature fluctuations creating a different nematodirus challenge this year
With risk levels rising sharply in the last seven to 10 days, the SCOPS Nematodirus Forecast is warning that many...
Beef
Farmers urged to test for liver fluke, despite lower levels
Farmers are being urged to test for adult liver fluke this spring, despite the unusually low levels of the parasite...
Sheep
This year's lambs at risk from nematodirus much earlier
The sudden increase in temperatures in February has put earlier-born lambs at risk from nematodirus, the Sustainable Control of Parasites...
Sheep
Sector action leads to breakthrough in fight against sheep dip disposal fees
Work by sheep industry stakeholders in response to an exponential rise in dip disposal licence fees in England has resulted...
Sheep
Looking to 'future-proof' your flock? These farm walks have the answers
Ensuring optimum flock health and performance will be top of the agenda at AgriSearch’s upcoming farm walks. The events will...
N.Ireland
Best-practice tips for beef and sheep farmers - for May
Best-practice guidelines for beef and sheep farmers during the month of May have been released by the Department of Agriculture,...
