SCOPS is an industry led group that works in the interest of the UK sheep industry. It recognises that, left unchecked, anthelmintic resistance is one of the biggest challenges to the future health and profitability of the sector.
The SCOPS group was formed to develop sustainable strategies for parasite control in sheep, facilitate and oversee the delivery of these recommendations to the industry and ensure that new research and development is incorporated to refine and improve advice given to the sheep industry.
SCOPS includes representatives from a wide range of industry organisations – logos and links are below. The equivalent organisation for cattle is the Control Of Worms Sustainably (COWS).
A webinar held on Monday 29th June 2026 explored understanding of the Haemonchus contortus (Barber’s pole worm) parasite, recognising clinical signs, the role of FAMACHA® and training, and lessons from 2025 farm case studies to guide decision‑making in 2026. A panel discussion rounded off the event.
A recording of the webinar can be found on the SCOPS YouTube channel
The forecast provides guidance on when blowfly emergence from overwintered pupae can be expected. It is based on temperatures recorded at nearby weather stations, but actual timing will vary depending on individual farm factors.
The aim of the forecast is to help producers identify when temperatures have reached the threshold at which fly emergence is imminent and to support planning of preventative treatments before the first wave of flies appears.
Come and meet the SCOPS team at NSA Malvern on Tuesday 28th July. We’ll be in the Avon Hall throughout the day, ready to chat, answer questions and share the latest SCOPS updates.
