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CurrentNematodirus and Blowfly risk is now HIGH.
The risk of parasitic gastroenteritis can be assessed with a combination of worm egg counts, growth rates and flock appearance. There is no need to gather animals in order to collect worm egg count samples.
Funding for drench efficacy checks is still available as part of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.
Coccidiosis can cause issues in 4-8 week old lambs and calves, especially in areas where animals congregate.
Whilst Bluetongue is transmitted by midges, it is not possible to control its spread with insect repellents. This is because insecticides cannot kill midges quickly enough to prevent them biting, and transmission occurs with the first bite. Maximising ventilation is key.