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Online forecast maps assess Nematodirus risk
The maps will be updated daily to track changes in risk throughout spring and early summer.

Predict when outbreaks are likely to happen

Researchers have developed online forecast maps to help UK sheep farmers assess the risk of Nematodirus outbreaks in lambs.

Put together by SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep) and researchers at the University of Bristol, the maps help farmers to predict when Nematodirus eggs will hatch and when outbreaks are likely to happen.

They will be updated daily to track changes in risk throughout spring and early summer and include advice on management and treatment.

Researchers also hope to map cases of Nematodirus and eggs detected in routine faecal egg counts. Farmers, advisors and diagnostic labs are urged to contribute to these records anonymously by emailing researcher Dr Hannah Rose at the University of Bristol’s Vet School.

For more information about the forecast maps visit vetcommunity.com.

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk