Roadshows aim to help farmers tackle sheep scab

A nationwide series of roadshows highlighting the threat of scab in UK sheep flocks will take place later this summer.

The roadshows will feature sheep disease specialists, consultants and dipping contractors and are open to farmers, vets and any suitably qualified persons (SQPs).

See also: Farmers Weekly academy on scab in sheep

Each regional event will feature different speakers who are all experts in sheep scab control.

Speakers include:

• Peter Bates (specialist veterinary entomologist)
• Lesley Stubbings (independent sheep consultant)
• Neil Fell (nationwide mobile plunge dipping contractor)

The speakers will discuss the sheep scab parasite, the effect of the disease and control options, including mobile plunge dipping.

There will also be an update on resistance to sheep scab treatments and a forum to share ideas on how to tackle the disease.

All of the events have been organised by animal health product manufacturer and distributor Bimeda UK.

The firm is urging anyone who would like to attend to register with the appropriate regional contact (see table below).