
02/07/2025
All roads lead to Sykes Farm Dunsop Bridge, the centre of the UK, when we had a great turnout to our Flockclub meeting a couple of weeks ago.
Elanco sponsored our meeting with Matt Colson, Livestock Veterinary advisor, taking on his remit of “Talking Ticks” and “Pondering Pour-ons” with his usual expertise.
There was a lengthy question time discussion over maximising immunity, the changing pattern and increase of tick disease, tailoring control to your farm environment, potential vaccine development for Louping- Ill. Unusually for a sheep meeting we also discussed game birds, local gamekeepers and estate managers who have shown a keen interest as ticks have a huge effect on grouse survivability.
Genny Calvert from YDNP discussed another beastie that in contrast to ticks we need to encourage. They are essential for soil health and our pasture management.
Thanks to Elanco for sponsorship and The Robinson Family (Stephen, Helen, Emma and Sam) for hosting our meeting.