Cattle Parasites
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Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) is an industry stakeholder group which aims to promote best practice in the control of cattle parasites.
Stoneleigh
Joined January 2015
.@RUMA_UK has written and developed a campaign highlighting the positive effects COWS has given over the past few years. Thank you! Read more here bit.ly40W9Bhc
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Are your housed cattle scratching? Test don't guess before treating. It is vital to have accurate diagnosis. Ask the vet to take samples. This will ensure the right diagnosis and right treatment is given. Read more here
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@RUMA_UK has kindly written and delivered a campaign highlighting the positive effects COWS has had in the UK cattle industry in the past few years. Thank you! Read more here
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@AHDAsocial conference starts with a look at global animal health. Speaker is worried about the lack of innovation in anthelmintics. New solutions could be 8 to 10 years away. Protect what we have now���
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RT @MoredunComms: SCOPS & COWS Press Release: Don’t let incidental rumen fluke egg counts distract from serious threat of liver fluke. Ful…
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RT @NFFNUK: NFFN farmer Matt Griffin is adopting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to boost farm finances and the environment. By enhancing…
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Unpredictable weather patterns mean it is likely snail habitats and liver fluke have been more widespread with the window for infection more prolonged than in previous dry summers. Farmers must stay on the guard and keep testing. See more here
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@AMTRA_RAMA has released a really useful podcast to help RAMAs/SQPs advise farmers coming in with questions about bluetongue. Listen here:
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@AMTRA_RAMA has released a really useful podcast to help RAMAs/SQPs advise farmers on what to do about bluetongue Listen here:
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@AMTRA_RAMA has released a podcast for SQPs/RAMAs to help them give farmers the best advice on bluetongue. Read more here and listen to the podcast here
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@AMTRA_RAMA has published a new podcast to help SQPs/RAMAs to answer farmers' questions about bluetongue. Well worth a listen:
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Follow specific disposal info on each bottle of wormer used. Don't allow most products to go into water courses, so do not put down sinks, drains or toilets. Dispose of plastic containers as per local guidance. More advice here
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Happy New Year to all cattle farmers, SQPs/RAMAs, vets, students, academics and everyone involved with bovine parasite control!
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Happy Christmas to all beef farmers, dairy farmers, RAMAs/SQPs, vets, researchers and academics, and anyone who is passionate about protecting cattle from external and internal parasites in an effective, yet environmentally sustainable way!
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COWS is working with @AMTRA_RAMA @OTCnewsfeed to produce CPD training for RAMAs/SQPs. The latest issue of OTC looks at parasite control in winter. Answer the 10 questions correctly and earn 2 AMTRA CPD points/30 VETPOL minutes
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RT @AMTRA_RAMA: PODCAST launched: We have today published a podcast entitled ‘Information on bluetongue for prescribing SQPs’, to support S…
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A recent study by scientists @ Uni of Dundee with Moredun has revealed a potential breakthrough in the treatment of cryptosporidiosis in calves. It is hoped this will reduce disease severity & spread of infection. Read more here:
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Farmers hearing any cattle coughing should take immediate action as treating early, if the vet has a high suspicion of lungworm, can be prudent. Most animals will recover. More on lungworm in the COWS Guide Photo: First stage larvae: Prof. Mike Taylor
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Adult cattle do not usually need any treatment for roundworms at this time of year. Read more in the COWS Guide here
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RT @SheepVetsoc: Press Release from @COWSworms & #SCOPS warnings of higher risk liver fluke season [Page] https://t…
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