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I N S UMMARY
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Avoid buying sheep from unknown sources.
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Quarantine and treat new arrivals.
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When you treat your flock treat all at once.
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Keep sheep fleeces clean by having a
worm/coccidiosis control plan and
by timely shearing/dagging.
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Put in place regular treatments during
summer to prevent fly strike.
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When you have a problem get the sheep
examined to identify the parasite involved.
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Work with your vet to use the right product,
at the right dose, at the right time.
P U L L - O U T G U I D E
If you are bringing sheep onto your holding it is important to remember they may well be carrying unseen
parasites with them. Ideally therefore they should be quarantined, treated and kept separate for three weeks
after arrival on farm. Good fencing is vital as many scab outbreaks occur after unwelcome visits from stray
sheep. Also remember that some of these parasites can survive off the sheep for up to three weeks and can
be transferred on clothes and equipment if not thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
Biosecurity
and Quarantine
If you would like to know more about controlling parasites in sheep -
or any other sheep workshops, such as lameness control or effective
lambing techniques, why not
contact the FarmSkills Office
to see
what we can do for you in your area
?
XLVet UK Ltd
Carlisle House, Townhead Road,
Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7JF
T:
(01228) 711788
E:
farmskills@xlvets.co.uk
www.farm-skills.co.uk