NADIS publishes a monthly Parasite Forecast for farmers, vets and SQPs, based on detailed Met office data and the forecast is being extended to Eire. The Parasite Forecast outlines the parasitic challenge facing cattle and sheep in the different regions of the UK. The Parasite Forecast is used to promote SCOPS and COWS recommendations in a seasonal context and underlines the importance of parasite control being part of a veterinary health plan.
Key points:
Risk of PGE spike in grazing animals (sheep and cattle)
Nematodirus risk increasing inScotland and Northern Ireland
Blowfly risk increasing
This report features:
Weather Report
Sheep:
Nematodirosis
Parasitic Gastroenteritis (PGE)
Haemonchosis
Moniezia Tapeworms
Blowfly Strike
Ticks
Cattle:
Cattle Parasitic Gastroenteritis (PGE)
Lungworm
Ectoparasites: Fly and tick control
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