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Resistance reports are a "timely reminder" for the UK
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Vets and farmers are being urged to integrate 4-AD and 5-SI products.
SCOPs warns of resistance among sheep nematodes in the Netherlands

Sheep vets and farmers are being advised to integrate 4-AD and 5-SI wormer classes into parasite control programmes.

The warning comes after reports in the Netherlands of sheep nematodes becoming resistant to the 4-AD group of anthelmintics.

The Sustainable Control of Parasites (SCOPs) group says full details are not yet known but it is believed resistance has occurred as a result of reliance on 4-AD products as nematodes were resistant to all other available classes.

Peter Baber, sheep farmer and SCOPs chairman, said this comes as a "timely warning to the UK".

"‘There are still a large number of UK farms where one or more of the three older groups remains effective," he said. "If we carefully integrate the 4-AD and 5-SI products into worm control programmes now, it will extend the useful life of all groups.

"The Dutch example serves to illustrate the folly of us leaving them until they are the only option".

For further information on SCOPs' advice, visit: http://www.scops.org.uk/

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.