Pests and Disease
Awareness and prevention of flystrike in sheep
With warmer temperatures and longer blowfly seasons increasing the risk, it's important to stay vigilant to protect your flock.…
- SAC Conulting
- 21/07/2026
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Understanding Johne's Disease in cattle
Johne’s disease can reduce productivity long before clinical signs become apparent, making it one of the most challenging diseases to identify and control on farm.…
- SAC Consulting
- 21/07/2026
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Think ticks this late summer
With tick numbers on the rise, Laura looks at the risks ticks pose to livestock and shares practical steps farmers can take to reduce their impact.…
- SAC Consulting
- 21/07/2026
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Preventing lamb deaths from drench inhalation
Incorrect drenching can lead to serious losses in young lambs, particularly during busy handling periods. Lynn discusses the key risks, warning signs and best practice to protect your flock.…
- SAC Consulting
- 16/06/2026
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Balancing worm control and resistance in sheep flocks
Wormer resistance is an increasing challenge for sheep farmers. Learn how targeted treatments, grazing strategies and monitoring can help maintain flock health.…
- SAC Consulting
- 16/06/2026
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Managing Nematodirus risk this spring
Nematodirus battus can cause significant losses in young lambs, with disease patterns becoming less predictable due to changing climate conditions.…
- SAC Consulting
- 20/05/2026
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Bluetongue: What Producers Need to Know
The risk of bluetongue remains a concern following confirmed cases across England and Wales. Staying alert to symptoms and planning ahead with your vet will help in protecting your herd or flock.…
- SAC Consulting
- 17/04/2026
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Control and Prevention of Orf in your Flock
Orf can cause significant welfare issues and reduced lamb growth rates, particularly once it becomes established in a flock. Early veterinary input, and a combination of control measures are key to limiting spread and impact.…
- SAC Consulting
- 17/04/2026
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Keeping on Top of Parasite Control
Spring turn-out is the perfect time to review parasite control strategies. Bought-in cattle can carry resistant roundworms and other parasites, making quarantine, treatment, and ongoing monitoring essential.…
- SAC Consulting
- 16/03/2026
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Getting to the Bottom of Calf Scour
Calf scour is one of the most common and costly challenges in beef suckler herds, impacting both survival and growth rates. Vaccinations and careful monitoring help prevent outbreaks before they start.…
- SAC Consulting
- 16/03/2026
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Schmallenberg Disease – What to Watch for This Spring
Schmallenberg disease can cause fever, milk drop, and diarrhoea in cattle, and deformities in lambs and calves if pregnant animals are infected at critical stages.…
- SAC Consulting
- 16/03/2026
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The Impacts of Bluetongue (BTV)
Explore the Buetongue risks to Scottish livestock, the role of vaccination, and how research is helping farmers and policymakers prepare for potential incursions.…
- SAC Consulting
- 19/01/2026
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