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We cover all aspects of sheep health and welfare. Here, our team of vets and VetTechs give us the latest flock health advice and information to help drive performance in your flock.

Trace Elements in Sheep: Small Minerals, Big Impact on Flock Performance

By Carla Bleasedale

Trace elements are dietary substances required by ruminants in very small amounts, but they have a huge influence on flock health and performance. In sheep, the most important are selenium, cobalt, iodine and copper. They underpin key metabolic processes driving fertility, lamb survival, growth and disease resistance. When […]

2026-04-16T15:56:11+00:00April 16th, 2026|Sheep|
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Bluetongue Update: Where Are We Now and Should You Be Vaccinating?

By Will Gratwick

Bluetongue continues to be a concern for UK livestock farmers, but the situation this spring is quite different to what we experienced last year. Here is a clear update on where things stand and what actions we should be taking now.

Current Situation

At present, the risk […]

2026-04-16T14:42:12+00:00April 16th, 2026|Beef, Dairy, Sheep|
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Four ways to tackle Joint Ill in lambs this Spring

Joint ill, also known as infectious arthritis, is a common and serious condition affecting lambs, particularly in spring. Moredun reports it typically affects 1–2% of lambs but can be much higher on some farms. The bacterial infection enters through the open navel and spreads to the joints, causing swelling, pain […]

2026-04-14T07:46:32+00:00March 18th, 2026|Sheep|
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Flock Club Meeting Round Up

By Laura Hughes

Our most recent flock club meeting focused on ewe productivity and possible reasons behind poor scanning results seen in flocks across the country this season. Kindly sponsored by MSD, topics covered included “Iceberg” diseases – Maedi-Visna, Johne’s, CLA, and Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma. These diseases can go undetected […]

2026-02-18T10:20:13+00:00February 16th, 2026|Sheep|
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Worming smarter, not harder: Parasite Control Planning for 2026

By Will Gratwick

As turnout approaches, now is an ideal time to pause and plan your worm control strategy for the year ahead. Careful planning protects animal health and performance and helps slow the development of wormer resistance on your farm. Will Gratwick reviews how your our vets, SQPs and […]

2026-02-18T10:22:46+00:00February 16th, 2026|Beef, Dairy, Parasite Control, Sheep, Youngstock|
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Ewe nutrition this winter

After the dry summer, there will be many farms facing forage shortages this winte,r and it’s important to keep a close eye on ewe body condition. It may be necessary to consider supplementing with concentrates earlier than usual to help compensate for any shortfall. There are a number of tools […]

2026-01-23T10:42:02+00:00January 23rd, 2026|Sheep|
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Wormer resistance in cattle

By Rob Hall

Resistance to anthelmintics (wormers) has been widely reported in sheep parasites in the UK and abroad. Until recently this hasn’t been a widespread problem in British cattle parasites, but resistant populations of worms are starting to emerge.

Gutworm infections are a common cause of production loss and disease in […]

2025-09-12T14:01:46+00:00September 12th, 2025|Beef, Dairy, Management, Medicines, News, Parasite Control, Sheep, Youngstock|
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Botulism in Cattle: What Farmers Need to Know

Botulism is a serious and often fatal disease affecting livestock. It is caused by toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which is commonly found in soil and decaying material. These toxins affect the nervous system, leading to weakness, paralysis, and in many cases, death. While rare, outbreaks in the […]

2025-09-11T15:43:57+00:00September 11th, 2025|Beef, Dairy, Infectious Diseases, LLM Blog, Management, Medicines, News, Sheep, Youngstock|
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Bluetongue Update – June 2025

With temperatures rising and movement restrictions easing across England, the risk of new Bluetongue cases this summer is increasing. There have also been important updates to movement rules and control measures across England, Scotland and Wales. Read on for a summary of what’s changed, and what it means for you […]

2025-07-16T09:10:52+00:00July 16th, 2025|Beef, Dairy, Infectious Diseases, Management, Medicines, Sheep, Youngstock|
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Say No to Navel Ill!

Navel ill can lead to serious infections in newborn calves and lambs. The key to  prevention?  Smart management and proactive treatment at birth.

What Is Navel Ill?

To understand why good navel care is vital, it helps to remember what the navel actually is – or was.

During pregnancy, the umbilical cord connects […]

2025-06-06T09:15:54+00:00June 6th, 2025|Beef, Dairy, Medicines, Sheep, Youngstock|
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