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15/10/2026

Haemonchus: test don't guess this autumn 💈

Sub-acute infections with Haemonchus contortus are characterised by bottle jaw, which means it can resemble Liver Fluke. The onset of clinical signs may be so sudden that affected animals are still in good body condition.

It poses an increasing challenge for sheep farmers, as it doesn't behave like some of the other worms you may be more familiar with.

🐑 Monitor stock closely
📋 Review your farm history and current risk
🚧 Quarantine incoming stock appropriately

And remember, consult your vet for prompt diagnosis and to discuss treatment options if needed!

11/10/2026

Congratulations to Elaine Ramsay at HOYS. Outstanding achievement for the second time with Landcliffe Glassia..

11/09/2026

We will be closed Saturday 12th September. Apologies for any inconvenience. Back open as usual on Monday.

10/09/2026

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05/09/2026

Did you know sheep scab, caused by Psoroptes ovis, is estimated to cost the GB sheep industry £78–202M per year?1

Learn more about sheep scab and how to recognise the signs here➡️ https://www.downland.co.uk/news/sheep-scab-a-challenge-for-uk-sheep-farmers

04/09/2026

Do you know what happens if you mix calf milk replacer powder with water that is too hot? 🤔

This can denature the milk proteins, reducing both their nutritional value and digestibility.

Optimal water temperature is 45°C for FRESH START Calf Milk Replacers 💧✅

27/08/2026

Guidelines on the examination of rams for breeding – a BTV update from The Sheep Veterinary Society...

• In order to achieve conception rates in excess of 85% of ewes in the first cycle ram health and fertility must be optimal.

• Bluetongue virus (BTV) replicates in the testicles in infected rams, causing significant impact on s***m production. This is in addition to the general effects on fertility of the high temperature and blood vessel damage making animals unwell.

• Rams do eventually recover s***m production but their fertility for the coming season is expected to be very poor.

• The time taken for s***m to develop is 50 days and recovery of breeding soundness after BTV infection is considered to be up to 100 days therefore there are long lasting impacts on ram fertility for the current season.

• Ram MOTs and electro-ejaculation (EEJ) should only be carried out by those trained and competent in the techniques.

• Given the ongoing risk to fertility, unvaccinated ram assessment should happen as close to mating as possible to be useful at the time of mating but sufficiently in advance that alternative
ram power can be sought if necessary.

• However, please be aware that BTV infection after a successful ram MOT test can still impact fertility, making vigilance and vaccination essential.

• Vigilance should include checking for clinical signs in all animals daily, using raddle on rams to detect returning ewes and scanning early.

• The standard advice remains that every ram should be physically examined every year (however
note that this does not necessarily mean that EEJ should be included).

• It is not considered acceptable to perform EEJ on any ram that fails the first stage of a ram MOT and no ram should be condemned on the basis of an single unsuccessful EEJ.

This information is made available with thanks to Sheep Veterinary Society

22/08/2026