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Nematodirus warnings 2016 SCOPS have teamed up again with Bristol University to bring you the 2016 Nematodirus warnings. These will be on line next month and feature and improved mapping system and daily updates. 8th February 2016 Read More
Watch Out for High Worm Burdens this Autumn Sheep farmers need to be careful not to be caught out this autumn. The mild conditions mean that we are seeing some very high worm burdens. SCOPS urges farmers to continue with FEC monitoring. Discuss product choice with your Vet or adviser and check the efficacy of any treatment by using a drench test (click testing for resistance on the anthelmintics section for details). 11th November 2015 Read More
SCOPS Warns Sheep farmers not to mix wormer products KEEP TO THE SCOPS GUIDELINES: Sheep farmers are reminded that there are no quick fixes for anthelmintic resistance.  A recent series of meetings and resulting press articles have left SCOPS needing to reiterate the importance of UK farmers sticking to the SCOPS principles when selecting and using wormer products. 21st August 2015 Read More
New Video Clips Choose from a series of short videos covering various aspects of worm control and resistance management by clicking this  Link  31st July 2015 Read More
SCOPS Video Clips Choose from a series of short videos covering various aspects of worm control and resistance management by clicking this Link 31st July 2015 Read More
Nematodirus Warnings 2015 FINAL UPDATE 2015 The peak risk in England and Wales is now over for 2015, while the North and West of Scotland together with Northern Ireland will remain on high alert (red) for another 3-4 weeks. Remember that  north facing fields and those at higher altitudes will be a little behind these predictions because they are cooler. 22nd May 2015 Read More
NEMATODIRUS MAP 2015 - FINAL UPDATE A peak of hatching is expected this week. If you are in this area take action* Peak hatching is now over and the risk is declining.  Risk now very low. NOTE: These forecasts are  regional and there will be variation form farm to farm and even field to field. 22nd May 2015 Read More
NEW PRODUCTS LEAFLET 2015 The 2015 'Know Your Anthelmintics' leaflet is now available to download - see the printer friendly pdf below. 20th May 2015 Read More
SCOPS Survey 2015 SCOPS needs your views. Please take a few moments to complete the survey and help us to improve the in formation we provide.   Simply follow this link to complete the survey Thank you  3rd March 2015 Read More
Anthelmintic Resistance in Wales is Increasing HCC have issued preliminary results of a survey, which shows that resistance to wormers is increasing in Wales. see attached press release. 13th February 2015 Read More
Nematodirus Warnings 2015 SCOPS will be providing a warning map of the risk of Nematodirus in lambs again this season in conjunction with Bristol University. It is likely to be 'live' from early march (depending on weather conditions) - so watch out for updates. 10th February 2015 Read More
Resistance in Dutch Flocks provides timely reminder to UK sheep Industry Resistance to the 4-AD (monepantel) group of wormers has been reported in The Netherlands. Read the attached press release from SCOPS.  20th October 2014 Read More

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