Tom Warboys shares some of the ways members of the profession can help clients reduce sheep and cattle disease spread.

Hany Elsheikha and Charlie Farrer explain how a combination of methods could benefit herds in the UK and abroad.

This is part four of a series being presented by David Charles. Having discussed ectoparasites, nematodes and trematodes of note in sheep, part four looks at cestodes. The series will conclude with part five, which will discuss Coccidia.

This is part three of a series being presented by David Charles. Having discussed ectoparasites in part one and nematodes in part two, part three looks at trematodes of note in sheep. Future parts will look at cestodes and Coccidia.

This is part two of a multi-part series being presented by David Charles. Having started with ectoparasites in part one, this episode starts to consider endoparasites – beginning with nematodes. Future parts will look at cestodes, trematodes and Coccidia.

This is the first of a multi-part series into notable parasites affecting sheep in the UK and Ireland, presented by David Charles. To begin, David outlines the ectoparasites of note, including mites, lice, flies and ticks. Future parts will look at endoparasites – including nematodes, cestodes, trematodes and Coccidia.

At BCVA Congress, Claire Reigate presented results on fluke egg recovery from bovine faeces, using both spiked and naturally infected samples. In this article, Claire and colleagues – Hefin Williams, Russ Morphew and Peter Brophy – consider faecal egg counts and how they are integral to on-farm parasite control strategies, introduce a new fluke faecal egg counting method, and discuss how fluke faecal egg counts can be used in detecting ruminant fasciolosis…

Fiona Lovatt looks at research into this disease – caused by infestation with the parasitic mite Psoroptes ovis – and disease control.

Keith Cutler discusses a potential new way forward for testing cattle that would complement the existing skin test, and meet the calls made in the Godfray review to develop and use more sensitive diagnostic technologies to identify infected animals.

Hany Elsheikha reviews current and expected prevalence and treatment protocols in herds, including resistance considerations.

Neil Sargison discusses how vets can work with farmers to maintain responsible anthelmintic use and ensure herd health.

Jenny Allan offers prevention and treatment advice to prepare farmer clients for the summer turnout.

Neil Sargison discusses principles of control, as well as challenges in the face of gastrointestinal roundworm and lungworm adaptation.

Hany Elsheikha reviews on-farm management of worm infection, including the latest on responsible prescribing of anthelmintics.

Sarah Hewitt discusses the life cycle of this parasitic disease, methods of detecting infection, treatment options and measures for its control.

Andy Forbes discusses some aspects of helminth infections in these cattle, and explains how adequate levels of control can be achieved with relatively little anthelmintic inputs.

Sophie Mahendran looks at important nematodes that affect dairy cows, their life cycles and worming protocols.

Jacqueline Matthews describes the factors that cause this disease, clinical signs, resistance to medicines, and treatment and control methods.

Jacqueline Matthews suggests diagnostic techniques for the improved treatment and management of helminths affecting on-farm cattle.

Lee-Anne Oliver details the predominant organisms causing these diseases in cattle and sheep, as well as control measures.