NADIS Parasite Forecast
for October 2017
4th Oct 2017
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PARASITE FORECAST - OCTOBER 2017
NADIS publishes a monthly Parasite Forecast for farmers and livestock keepers, based on detailed Met Office data. The Parasite Forecast outlines the parasitic challenge facing cattle and sheep in the different UK regions. This month's webinar focuses on Liver Fluke forecasts, acute fluke disease in sheep, sheep worming, liver fluke in cattle and housing treatments in cattle.
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DISEASE ALERT - OCTOBER 2017
As cows begin the housing season and a greater proportion of the diet comes from conserved forages, the risk of wire disease may increase. Cobalt deficiency in lambs may also become apparent at this time of year. In this month's webinar, James Aitken of Orchard Vets talks about prevention and management of these two important conditions.
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SAC Consulting: Veterinary Services online CPD courses for vets are available
6th Sep 2017
We have produced online CPD courses that are available through the SAC Educational Portal powered by the World Veterinary Association.
Current topics are:
- Neosporosis in Cattle,
- Lungworm in Cattle and
- Salmonella Dublin
The online courses could be found at https://sruc.wcea.education/.
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SAC Consulting: Beef and Sheep News Monthly Articles - September 2017
6th Sep 2017
Please find attached an article entitled "How To Get A 6 Week Calving Period" by Basil Lowman, SAC Consulting Beef Specialist.
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SAC Consulting: Veterinary Services 2017/18 CPD Courses for vets
5th Jul 2017
Please find details below of the Veterinary CPD courses currently available for 2017/18.
- Health Planning for the Sheep Flock - 8 & 9 November 2017
Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh. EH12 6UA
- Beef and Sheep Nutrition - 29 & 30 November 2017
Venue: SRUC Easter Howgate Farm, Beef Research Centre, Edinburgh. EH26 0PE
- Infectious Diseases of Cattle - 24 & 25 January 2018
Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh. EH12 6UA
- Practical Bovine Ultrasonography - 7 February 2018
Venue: SRUC Barony Campus, Parkgate, Dumfries. DG1 3NE
- Health Planning for the Beef Cow Herd - 21 & 22 February 2018
Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh. EH12 6UA
- Cattle and Sheep Parasitology - 9 & 10 May 2018
Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh. EH12 6UA
- Health Planning for the Dairy Herd: Heifer Rearing & Youngstock Management - 6 & 7 June 2018
Venue: SRUC Barony Campus, Parkgate, Dumfries. DG1 3NE
If you would like further information on our courses, please either email cpdforvets@sac.co.uk or call our administration team on 0131 535 3130.
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