Controlling Parasites in Organic Cattle and Sheep Systems - Northern Ireland
08 March 2012 10:00 - 08 March 2012 16:00
This Soil Association event will bring together specialists to help farmers improve returns from organic cattle and sheep production.
Following the success of the “Understanding Soil” event held last year, delegate feedback highlighted a clear interest in developing a better understanding of internal and external parasites in organic cattle and sheep systems, including information on management practices to reduce treatments and avoid anthelmintic resistance.
"Internal parasite control in sheep is one of the most important aspects of maintaining flock health, productivity, and the value of the finished lamb. Managing parasites on all farms starts with the same principles - thorough planning of the sheep system and grazing but also careful use of anthelmintics to promote immunity and avoid resistance to wormer active ingredients. Events such as these are immensely valuable both to inform and remind producers of the basic principles and most up to date guidance" Phil Stocker, Chief Executive at the National Sheep Association.
We welcome all farmers and interested parties to attend.
Date: THURSDAY 8 MARCH
Venue: GREENMOUNT CAMPUS, CO. ANTRIM
Time: 10 – 4PM approximately
Tickets cost £20 (plus VAT) for producer members and £35 (plus VAT) for non-producer members*. Advanced booking is essential.
Please book your place by phoning Astrid Toner on 0117 9142400.
AGENDA
Chair: Anna Bassett (Soil Association)
10.00 Coffee and Registration
10.30 Introduction to internal and external parasites
Dr Peter Bates; VMEC
11.15 Questions and Answers
11.25 Tea and Coffee
11.45 Pasture management to prevent parasite damage
Heather McCalman; Grassland Development Centre, IBERS
12.25 Questions and Answers
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Faecal Egg Count Monitoring
Dr Steven Johnston, Greenmount Campus
14.00 In Refugia’ theory for treatment of Parasites
Dr Peter Bates; VMEC
14.30 Management of external parasites (Sheep)
Peter Plate (Damory Veterinary Clinic)
15.10 Questions and Answers
15.20 Management of external parasites (Cattle)
Peter Plate (Damory Veterinary Clinic)
15.50 Questions and Answers
16.00 Close
*This cost is to help us cover catering and speaker attendance costs. This event has been kindly supported by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise.
