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The article reports on the availability of a parasite control planner (PCP) and forecasting service that can assist farmers in the challenge of managing parasites in the face of drench resistance and higher rainfall in England.

The article offers information on the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) three-step plan for all bought-in sheep and those returning from tack. According to Pfizer veterinarian Dave Gilbert, by following the SCOPS plan, farmers can minimise the risk to their flocks from both sheep scab and anthelmintic-resistant worms. First, all new and returning sheep should be yarded for 24 to 48 hours while they are treated. Second, all sheep should be treated with an injectable macrocyclic lactone medication and a levamisole drench.

The article presents the opinion of veterinarians concerning various veterinary issues in Great Britain. Steve Borsberry states the importance of choosing an appropriate individual management system for worming young stock. Iain Richards cites the need to discuss parasite control with veterinarians to address problems on worms with lambs. Julian Allen shares several plant poisoning cases in cattle.