In Conversation With... - Pesky Parasites

Welcome to In Conversation With… hosted this month by Senior Sheep and Beef Consultant Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by Fiona Crowden (SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer) and Ann McLaren (SRUC Research Associate). They discuss worm trends and how they are changing, the effect to the sheep industry, how targeted selective treatment works and how data recording can help. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government.  Episode Timestamps  01:42 Nematodirus – disease in lambs caused by the Nematodirus battus worm 03:08 SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep) 07:49 Hemonchous (tropical parasite) 08:50 Targeted Selected Treatment  11:28 Wormer resistance  17:44 Fluke 21:43 Ticks 23:20 Scab 26:28 PSF (Preparing for Sustainable Farming) funding  29:13 Biosecurity for new stock 31:36 Key message from Fiona and Ann FAS Resources Sustainable Worm Control Factsheet (fas.scot)Faecal Egg Counts (FEC) to Monitor Parasite Load | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) - An Overview | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot) Other Resources  SCOPS | Sustainable Control of Parasites in SheepLiver Fluke | SCOPSFEC Check | MoredunLivestock Parasites | SRUCSustainable farming initiative: Sheep and cattle roundworms | SRUCMaking Worms Squirm: Sustainable Worm Control in Lambs through Precision Livestock Farming | SEFARI For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Twitter: @FASScot Facebook: @FASScot  National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: [email protected]