Andrew Forbes

Andrew ForbesAndrew Forbes qualified from The University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and later obtained a PhD from Ghent University, Belgium.
Following a career in practice and industry, he is an honorary professor at the University of Glasgow, where he teaches ruminant parasitology to third-year and final-year students.

October 2018

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.

28 mins

August 2018

Andrew Forbes discusses the current thinking and treatment and prevention options for liver and rumen fluke.

30 mins

September 2017

Andrew Forbes discusses strategies for eliminating mange and lice over the housing period, including some case studies.

41 mins

March 2017

Andrew Forbes discusses parasitic and pest species that can impact on the grazing season and how best to control the problem.

31 mins