@FlockHealth

Sheep veterinary consultancy, Teesdale, N E England. Clin Assoc Prof at Uni of Nottingham. Chair Sheep Antibiotic Gp. Clinical lead for #farmvetchampions

flockhealth.co.uk
Joined April 2015
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What is the impact of #Bluetongue in the UK in 2026? an industry led survey. We are aware of how severe an impact BTV3 is having on livestock industries in the UK in 2026. Link to survey: shorturl.at/ghlMa
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Please share #Bluetongue virus webinar update 5th Aug 2026 Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rapidly increasing in both sheep and cattle. Clinical signs appear to be more severe than previous years, resulting in high mortality in sheep. sheepvetsoc.org.uk/events/bl…
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.@PhillipaFarmVet & Fiona @FlockHealth from @SheepVetsoc will be on the NSA stand at the Sheep Event today in Malvern - please head to the stand at 12:45 to find out more about the current #bluetongue situation and ask any questions. Visit ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue…
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FREE WEBINAR with @RUMA_UK on 'Haemonchus - The challenge of treatment decisions' Monday 29 June 2026 – 4pm-5pm Panellists: David Bartley – @MoredunComms , Rob Kelly – Edinburgh University, @neryswright - Sheep consultant and SCOPS Free to register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/haemonchu…
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📣 SAVE THE DATE! 📷AUTUMN CONFERENCE 2026📷 At River Court Hotel in Kilkenny, Ireland from 28th - 30th September 2026 Sign-up and programme information coming soon!
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.@BSFHealth CPD course on 'Examination of Rams for Breeding' a practical #CPD for #vets Wed 5th Aug 2026 from 9.30am - 5pm Cost £450 plus vat Contact [email protected] for more information @BritishVets
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A practical online short course has been designed to help sustainably manage haemonchosis using the FAMACHA scoring method. For more info:edin.ac/4uyNjh9
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Thank you to all our speakers, industry supporters and delegates for a fantastic Online Spring Conference today with over 100 specialist sheep vets online. sheepvetsoc.org.uk/events/sv… @PhillipaFarmVet @sheepvetnet @djccharles
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Anyone who's finished lambing? PLEASE complete our bit.ly/lambingsurvey2026 - Contribute to better understanding the challenges farmers faced this lambing. - Valuable to add to previous years' findings on the impact of weather, Schmallenberg, Bluetongue, joint ill, watery mouth
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In case you missed the recent - BTV Impact Lambing 2026 - webinar from 22 April. This event forms part of a series of webinars to provide live updates and presentations from industry experts. Page: sheepvetsoc.org.uk/knowledge… @ruminanthw @AHDB_BeefLamb
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**WEBINAR** Bluetongue virus update – 15th April 2026 From 5-6pm During this technical update we'll share the latest updates on the current bluetongue virus (BTV) situation. The discussion will be aimed at vets, but farmers are welcome to join. Link: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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Fiona Lovatt retweeted
Hereford Times@herefordtimesMar 25
Farmers asked to share lambing challenges in new survey ift.tt/2tF8nBQ

Farmers asked to share lambing challenges in new survey

SHEEP farmers are being invited to take part in a new industry-wide lambing survey

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Industry-wide lambing survey launched to capture pressures facing sheep farmers thescottishfarmer.co.uk/busi…
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@flockhealth @ruminanthw @AHDB @OneVirology this years lambing survey now live. Please pass on to anyone involved in livestock farming in the UK to help us get an idea of what is going on with SBV and BTV forms.office.com/e/Wa4fdRaHr…

Please fill out this form

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Fiona Lovatt retweeted
Rachael Tarlinton@RTarlintonMar 28
If you involved in UK sheep farming please fill in this years lambing survey - plan is for the data to be the base of a benchmarking platform going forward forms.office.com/pages/respo…

Please fill out this form

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Lambing Survey: Industry-wide lambing survey launched to capture pressures facing farmers. The survey can be completed using the following link bit.ly/lambingsurvey2026 or by scanning the QR code. sheepvetsoc.org.uk/news/indu…
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Take part in the UK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship Roadmap survey to help the industry understand how farmers/farms show and promote their responsible use of antibiotics. There are prizes to be won! Link to the survey: bit.ly/4tFWk8z
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Join @RUMAAgriculture on 25 February, 4–5pm for a free webinar supported by @SCOPS, @SVS, @BVA and @Moredun, on making the most of the SCOPS Nematodirus Hatching Forecast this spring. Farmers, SQPs and vets are all invited. 📅 Register here: bit.ly/3ZH864Z
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**Save the date** Sheep Breeders Round Table (SBRT) 2026 - “Breeding solutions for a changing world” SBRT is pleased to announce that the next biennial conference will take place from Fri 20th to Sun 22nd Nov 2026 nationalsheep.org.uk/events/… @natsheep @FlockHealth @PhillipaFarmVet
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**Dates for your diaries ** SVS 2026 Conferences - ➡️Spring online conference - Mon11th May 2026 ➡️Autumn conference - Mon 28th - Wed 30th Sept 2026 Further info to follow in due course sheepvetsoc.org.uk/events/ @sheepvetnet @FlockHealth @PhillipaFarmVet @VetGoat @BritishVets
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