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Northern Ireland
Concerns about incorrect of wormers for sheep scab
Peter McCann
Six farmers in the project that used an injectable ML wormer to treat sheep scab agreed to be re-tested, with four of them returning a positive test result.
13 November 2024 Management
Sheep Management: sheep dip disposal, silage quality and drafting lambs
Sheep should remain on lands where there is no risk of dip coming in contact with watercourses for at least 24 hours, and spent dip should be disposed of correctly.
9 October 2024 Management
Sheep management: SWS action timelines, high worm burdens and mating management
The 15 October deadline for completing actions in the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is approaching fast and farmers should ensure tasks are completed and recorded in the scheme action booklet.
Scottish mart offers dipping service for purchased sheep
A dipping service for purchasers of store of breeding sheep is Caledonian Marts answer to fighting back on sheep scab.
24 September 2024 Management
Sheep Management: plunge dipping, marketing hill lambs and elite ram sale
The deadline for applying for an extension for the sheep dipping action in the sheep welfare scheme is 15 September 2024.
21 August 2024 Markets
Dedicated sheep dipping scheme must be set up – ICSA
Sheep dipping has only been optional as part of the Sheep Improvement Scheme at a rate of €4 per head.
9 August 2024 News