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Blood test any lambs on the farm (as sentinels) for liver fluke, as they can inform the need for, or timing of cattle treatment

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Blood test any lambs on the farm (as sentinels) for liver fluke as they can inform the need for, or timing of cattle treatment

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Early autumn is usually a high risk period for liver fluke infection. Avoid grazing stock on wet areas that can harbour the intermediate host mud snail

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Lungworm is not picked up using faecal egg counting, so it is vital to check calves regularly and to look out for signs of coughing. Contact the vet immediately if any coughing is heard

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None of the flukicides have zero milk withhold and only a few products are licensed for use in milking animals. Some can be used in the dry period. Refer to VMD Guidance Note for products to use

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Insecticide impregnated ear tags, tail bands, pour-on, spot-on and sprays containing pyrethroids can help reduce fly annoyance

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If concerned about de-wormer treatment failure, check faecal egg counts 14 days post benzimidazole (1-BZ) or macrocyclic lactone (3-ML) treatment. Speak to the vet or SQP about this

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Graze youngstock on hay and silage aftermaths as they become available, as these fields will have a low parasite burden

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Anthelmintic treatments can be administered to calves strategically during the first half of the grazing season to counter gut worm infections. The frequency of treatment depends on the persistency of the product used – speak to your vet or SQP about this

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Early autumn is usually a high-risk period for liver fluke infection. Avoid grazing stock on wet areas that can harbor the intermediate host mud snail

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