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Scotland’s eradication programme for Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is based on animal health, economic and environmental benefits. Typing of BVD-positive samples allows analysis of virus spread and detection of reportable BVD type 2. Presented at the RESAS Science, Evidence and Policy Conference 18 May 2023 by George Russell, Moredun Research Institute; Andrew Barnes, SRUC and Nathan Liddle, BVD Policy Team.
Roundworms are typically controlled using anthelmintics, however, resistance to one or more of the 5 available drug classes is common on UK farms. Targeting our use of anthelmintics, by treating animals only when they require it, could slow the development of resistance and reduce chemical usage on farm. Faecal egg counts allow farmers to monitor whether animals require treatment, when to administer it and to check whether the treatment was effective. Fresh faeces can be collected from the ground for testing, this can be done individually, or samples from 10-15 animals can be combined and a
Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Science, Evidence and Policy Conference – Prof. Mathew Williams Keynote presentation, RESAS Conference 2023.
'Bridging the gap between science and policy to achieve our climate and nature goals' - Simon Fuller Keynote presentation, RESAS Conference 2023.
A free online tool was developed to assist farmers, vets and livestock health advisors in the interpretation of the clinical implication of faecal egg count (FEC) results from sheep.