The Parasight
Welcome to this month's edition of The Parasight. We’re taking parasite-threat updates to the next level with our new collaboration with post-mortem vet Ben Strugnell BVM&S Cert PM MRCVS from Farm Post Mortems, who will share with us timely, on-the-ground footage.
Understanding what’s actually happening in flocks around the UK will give you more insights on what you should be looking out for with your own animals.
Why do sheep die at lambing time? (and some cow health problems) – March 2024
Description: Ben discusses some recent cases highlighting the common reasons, such as Fluke and Listeria, that cause lamb and sheep health problems. He shares methods for managing lighter lambs later in the season. Ben emphasises the dangers involved when turning ewes out in a wet spring. He gives a reminder on nutrition for suckler cows, including the dangers associated with late-cut poor silage. Ben reports on cases of copper poisoning and ways to prevent it from occurring. Also, what’s that lion all about?
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Managing worms in cattle
Worm burdens can cause productivity losses and affect growth rates in youngstock.
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