
17/07/2025
Parasite monitoring must be top of your list in growing lambs right now. Unlike most parts of the UK, our region is currently benefiting from rain and abundant grass growth. This sudden increase in rainfall following the dry spell makes the perfect conditions for parasites to thrive.
Look out for poor growth rates and mucky bums. Recent testing in the practice has confirmed some high worm egg counts and in some cases, nematodirus (we expect there has been an unseasonal second hatch this year) in several flocks.
As always please bring in a muck sample, scour may be just from the flush of grass and the last thing we want to do is unnecessary worming. If worming is required please ask us for advice, we have wormers in stock.