Catch worms in the ‘amber zone’ before lamb performance slips
Matt Colston, Elanco ruminant technical consultant, says that even a moderate worm burden can reduce growth rates by up to 50% before clinical signs are seen….
Sheep farmers encouraged to extend worm monitoring to ewes this season
Elanco ruminant technical consultant Matt Colston says a high faecal egg count alone does not confirm Haemonchus is responsible, so appropriate diagnostic…
Survey shows sheep farmers are adapting as parasite risks shift
The survey of 360 sheep farmers, released at this year’s NSA Sheep Event, found 41% had seen a change in the timing of parasite challenges, while 34% reported…
Dry summer raises fertility concerns ahead of tupping
July 2026 Dry summer raises fertility concerns ahead of tupping Sheep farmers are being urged to review ewe and ram nutrition ahead of tupping, as heat stress…