Flystrike, grass seed problems and foot scald are already emerging in some sheep flocks as the wet conditions causes issues. Sheep Solutions consultant Geoff Duddy said while no one was complaining ...

Warm, wet weather is causes a higher incidence of sheep scald, vets warn. Dry spells of weather, interspersed with heavy downpours, provide “perfect” conditions for the scald bug to flourish. Scald, ...

A NEW footbath solution for the sheep market has been launched by Progiene, a division of Rumenco. Digicur, is described as a broad-spectrum, preventative disinfectant based on the compound ...

NADIS is a network of 40 veterinary practices and six veterinary colleges monitoring diseases of cattle, sheep and pigs in the UK. NADIS data can highlight potential livestock disease and parasite ...

Devastating floods have battered Limpopo and Mpumalanga over recent weeks, leaving farmers with wet conditions and a high ...

With all the rain recently, are your pastures a muddy mess? Are your goats and/or sheep limping around? It is not uncommon during wet, rainy conditions to see animals limping. Two of the more common ...

Safety and environmental concerns around chemicals used on farms have been highlighted recently, following changes to biocide regulations and the exclusion of traditional footbath chemicals from sheep ...

Woolly headed: sheeps' feet have not adapted to treading through wet, grassy fields. The blades of grass pull through their split hooves and inflame the skin, which in turn can lead to scald Credit: ...