Survey suggests more proactivity needed to tackle sheep wormer resistance

Results from a recently published Elanco survey, conducted by Farmers Guardian, show only one in five sheep farmers are following current Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) advice and incorporating a newer wormer active into worming programmes, raising concerns about the rate at which wormer resistance is continuing to develop.

11 August 2022 鈥� 5 min read

Results from a recently published Elanco survey, conducted by Farmers Guardian, show only one in five sheep farmers are following current Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) advice and incorporating...

Industry Profile - Valentina Busin: 'Even as an island the UK is not isolated'

Sheep were the reason Valentina Busin came to Scotland and the reason she stayed. From on farm experience to virus surveillance, she shares why farmer鈥搗et collaboration matter more than ever.

Ellie Layton

22 February 2026 鈥� 6 min read

Livestock

First 24 hours are crucial at calving

Teagasc鈥檚 Future Beef Programme continued its spring webinar series with a focus on what matters most in every suckler herd, delivering a live calf and keeping it alive.

Ellie Layton

18 February 2026 鈥� 5 min read

Livestock

How to respond to the Defra consultation on tailing docking and castration of lambs

Following the publication of its Animal Welfare strategy in December, Defra has introduced two consultations

Farmers Guardian

12 February 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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