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A podcast for sheep farmers, vets and anybody with an interest in sheep health. This is the official podcast of Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS).
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- Nematodirus Forecast: What It Tells Us and How to Use It · 26 mnt · Musim 3In this bonus episode co-host Nerys Wright joins Ben Eagle to discuss the changes made to the Nematodirus hatching forecast for 2026.
- Suspecting Wormer Failure: What Next? It might not be resistance. · 32 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 4This episode of the SCOPS podcast explores what to do if a worming product appears not to work, clarifying what “lack of efficacy” really means and why it isn’t always due to…
- Liver Fluke - Using antibody testing to decide if and when to treat sheep in the autumn and early winter · 28 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 3As climate change shifts the liver fluke season to later and more unpredictable patterns, early antibody testing offers farmers a way to detect infections within two weeks and…
- Interpreting a Faecal Egg Count Report · 31 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 2This episode of The SCOPS Podcast explores how to interpret faecal egg count (FEC) reports, highlighting what they reveal about parasite burdens in sheep. The guests discuss both…
- Haemonchus: What to Look For and How to Respond – No Need to Panic · 34 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 1In this episode, co-host Nerys Wright joins Ben Eagle to explore the growing interest in Haemonchus contortus (barber’s pole worm) in UK flocks. They’re joined by vet Kaz…
- Liver Fluke: Dealing with A High Risk Forecast · 31 mnt · Musim 2In this episode we're joined by a scientist, a farmer and a vet to explore how to approach a season where the risk of liver fluke is predicted to be high.
- Don’t Panic! Coping with a diagnosis of multi-anthelmintic resistance · 28 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 4In this final episode we discuss multi anthelmintic resistance. Ben is joined by Dr David Bartley, vet Emily Gascoigne and farm manager David Cotterell.
- Understanding and implementing a mid/late season break dose · 31 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 3In this episode we talk about incorporating a Group 4 or 5 wormer as a mid to late season dose for your lambs. Ben is joined by sheep consultant Lesley Stubbings, Nerys Wright…
- Turning gold standard quarantine recommendations into practical reality · 26 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 2Ben is joined by sheep consultant Nerys Wright, farmers Bryan and Liz Griffiths and vet Davinia Hinde to discuss quarantine and its importance.
- Implementing the SCOPS principles to reduce the impact of medicine use on the environment · 30 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 1The SCOPS Podcast is back for another series! Ben is joined by Dr Philip Skuce, vet Rob Howe and farmer Rich Thomas to discuss reducing environmental impact.
- Don’t get caught out by liver fluke – understanding and responding to risk (in association with Moredun) · 31 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 4Ben is joined by Dr Philip Skuce, vet Davinia Hinde and farmer Brian Walker to discuss liver fluke.
- Tackling Sheep Scab (in association with Moredun) · 35 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 3Ben is joined by Dr Stew Burgess from Moredun, farmer Ian May and vet Karen Swindlehurst to discuss sheep scab and how to tackle it.
- Practical Options for Performing Wormer Treatment Checks and Faecal Egg Counts · 32 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 2For more information on SCOPS visit www.scops.org.uk For our podcast disclaimer see here - scops.org.uk/podcasts/ Today on the podcast we’re talking about practical options for…
- The SCOPS Principles in Action on Farms · 36 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 1In the first episode host Ben Eagle is joined by SCOPS Chair Kevin Harrison, vet Phillipa Page and SQP Jess Frost to discuss the SCOPS Principles and what they mean in reality on…
