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SVS Sheep scab guidance for vets 2018
Sheep scab: update on diagnosis and investigating suspected lack of efficacy of Macrocyclic Lactones (MLs)
Sheep scab is the most important ectoparasitic disease of sheep in the UK, representing a significant threat to both animal welfare and farm economics. Sheep scab is currently endemic in the UK and a notifiable disease in Scotland, while for England and Wales, it is a criminal offence to fail to treat sheep visibly affected by scab or to move them off the holding, other than direct to slaughter.
Our Aim
“To promote the prevention
of disease and the welfare of
sheep by providing a forum
for discussion, distribution of
research results and provision
of advice on veterinary
matters relating to sheep”
Contact the Society
Sheep Veterinary Society,
SVS Secretariat,
Moredun Research Institute,
International Research Centre,
Pentlands Science Park,
Bush Loan, Penicuik,
Midlothian, EH26 0PZ
Tel: +44 131 445 5111
Fax: +44 131 445 6235
