Make sure you don’t get caught out with worms! Regular faecal egg counting is essential to ensure lambs are meeting their growth potential. #growinglambs#dorsetsheep#SCOPS
@xtedbear FEC 50 epg - not wormed lambs yet this year. DLWG - pending!!! (Need to do some maths as weighed some last night) What’s your FEC not seen any recently..?!
Sheep scab is a terrible thing!
If you farm sheep in Peeblesshire, North Wales, Devon, Northumberland, Leicestershire or Herefordshire
& you are prepared to talk about sheep scab
PLEASE get in touch by DM
Otherwise please RT
Thanks! #scops#teamsheep
Now is an important time to check the Body Condition Score of your ewes. Find out why by reading the BRP manual: Understanding lambs and carcases for Better Returns #sheep365 https://t.co/8O5TynXaiv
Looking for some sheep farms to host some winter feed planning meetings in early October with Phil Creighton from @TeagascSheep. Need a host in the SW, North West/North Midlands & one in the SE. We'll be discussing options for the winter and planning for the spring. Any takers?