Contents tagged with parasites

Best practice treatment of sheep parasites

1 April 2026

Best practice treatment of sheep parasites

This page explains how to treat sheep parasites safely and effectively. It also outlines the main types of wormers, how to use them, and the best practice steps to follow for each method of administration.
Best practice treatment of cattle parasites

1 April 2026

Best practice treatment of cattle parasites

This page explains how to treat cattle parasites safely and effectively. It also outlines the main types of wormers, how to use them, and the best practice steps to follow for each method of administration.
Responsible and sustainable use of parasiticides

1 April 2026

Responsible and sustainable use of parasiticides

Using medicines responsibly ensures products are only used when necessary, ideally supported by a diagnosis or a risk assessment.
Parasite strategies and worm control

7 April 2025

Parasite strategies and worm control

Learn about parasite and worm control strategies, and the support available to you via the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.
Epidemiology of Helminth Infestations in Dairy Cattle (PhD)

24 November 2021

Epidemiology of Helminth Infestations in Dairy Cattle (PhD)

Information on helminth infections in dairy cattle
Identifying and exploiting the molecular basis of resistance to gastrointestinal parasites (PhD)

14 January 2022

Identifying and exploiting the molecular basis of resistance to gastrointestinal parasites (PhD)

Brown Stomach worm is the most common species of nematode parasite that infects sheep in the UK
Cattle parasite control around housing video

28 June 2021

Cattle parasite control around housing video

Join Andy Forbes, independent consultant in ruminant parasitology, honorary Professor at Glasgow University and member of COWS to learn more about the options for parasite control at housing time.
Worms in cattle: high-risk periods at pasture

27 February 2024

Worms in cattle: high-risk periods at pasture

Assessing and reducing pasture risk is a key element of a successful worm management plan.
Worms in cattle: Sustainable control plan

27 February 2024

Worms in cattle: Sustainable control plan

Guide to the key elements of a successful worm control plan.
Controlling, monitoring and treating worms in cattle

16 February 2026

Controlling, monitoring and treating worms in cattle

Effective worm control in cattle can help preserve the activity of wormers for future use.
Top tips to prepare for shearing during the coronavirus pandemic

5 February 2025

Top tips to prepare for shearing during the coronavirus pandemic

Prepare and plan for delays to shearing service due to social distancing measures in place to control COVID-19.
Parasite control guide

1 April 2026

Parasite control guide

The AHDB parasite control guide is a simple, reliable reference that lists parasite treatments available for cattle and sheep.

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