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PhD student Kayleigh Devine @moredunfoundation.bsky.social is studying how grazing management can be used for parasite control. We would like to hear from UK sheep and cattle farmers about their experiences. Please complete and share this survey! app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/moredungro...
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Sheep scab during lambing is often preventable.
Screen returning sheep with blood tests (at least 12 per group), detect infection before clinical signs & treat before lambing. If confirmed in pregnant ewes, OP dips and ML injectables are safe—dip small groups in a cage dipper to reduce stress.
Sheep scab at lambing = act fast.
Outbreaks are hard and distressing, especially for young lambs.
Key steps:
1) treat ewes first
2) OP‑dip where possible
3) if not, use a long‑acting ML to prevent reinfestation
4) reduce stress and mismothering.
Stop the ewe–lamb cycle.
⭐ Treating lambs for sheep scab⭐
All lambs must be treated, but how and when depends on age and weight:
✔ OP dipping only once navels are healed (~8 weeks)
✔ Under 15kg → specific ML options only
✔ Dose accurately for every lamb
⚠ Treat too late and ewes may need treating again.
🐑 When sheep scab is confirmed, treatment options are limited:
➡ Macrocyclic lactone (ML) injectables
➡ Organophosphate (OP) plunge dipping
But...⚠ ML resistance is confirmed in the UK.
So...⚠ Avoid routine or preventative use.
✔ OP dipping remains highly effective when done correctly👍️
Not all itching is sheep scab…
Sheep scab can be confused with lice, but treating the wrong problem wastes time, money and risks spread.
✔ Confirm with your vet
✔ Skin scrape + ELISA is best practice
✔ A negative scrape doesn’t rule scab out
The right diagnosis is the first step toward control.
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🚨 Calling all UK livestock farmers! 🚨
Can you help with our survey for one of our PhD students?
How do sustainable farming practices affect:
- Livestock production
- Parasitic worm control
- Grass growth
Link here: sustainablefarmingsurvey