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Focus on sheep scab and treatment options
Episode 239

Focus on sheep scab and treatment options

OviCast · OviCast

September 30, 202440m 7s

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Show Notes

Bimeda Vet, Rachel Mallet, joins us on this week’s OviCast as we discuss sheep scab and treatment options. 

 

Rachel first explains how sheep scab occurs, how it is spread and correct diagnosis. We then discuss the various treatment options for both conventional and organic flocks. 

 

We finish up discussing plunge dipping with Rachel highlighting best practice when completing this task.

 

For more information on mobile sheep dip operators go to:

https://www.bimeda.ie/mobile-sheep-dippers

 

For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

Topics

sheepsheep farmingfarming irelandteagasc