Elanco Farm Animal Health UK

19/03/2026

Want to be in the chance of winning a Heiniger XCELL 2-Speed cordless clipper worth £800? 🤩

Take a few minutes (no longer than 5, we promise) to complete our short survey and share how you’re handling the changing parasite pressures.

With changing weather patterns, managing parasite pressures in sheep farming is becoming even more challenging. The weather's unpredictable, and so is the impact on parasite control. We know you’re juggling a lot, but we’d really value your experience of what is happening on the ground. 💭

We are looking to better understand whether the changing weather patterns have affected your approach? Are you seeing a shift in when parasites are becoming a problem? Or are you having to deal with parasites that previously weren’t an issue on your farm?

You have until the 2 April to complete the survey!

See the link in the comments.

18/03/2026

Only a week to go until - have you signed up yet? 🐑

Follow the link in the comments to register today!

18/03/2026

Is it worth applying an IGR when I turn the ewes out post-lambing?

With the weather being so unpredictable and temperatures fluctuating, there’s no such thing as a "typical" season anymore when it comes to parasite risk, including blowflies.

It’s definitely worth considering applying a preventative blowfly treatment post-lambing while you’ve got the ewes handy. The risk of blowfly strike can shift at any time, so getting ahead of the risk will help prevent cases of blowfly strike pre-shearing and give you peace of mind over spring and early summer.

17/03/2026

If farming’s feeling heavier than usual after the weather we’ve had, you’re not the only one.

Long days, wet ground, and constant problem-solving can take it out of anyone, especially at lambing time.

If you’d value a chat or a bit of support, there are some excellent farming charities out there that can really help:

• The Farming Community Network (FCN): 03000 111 999
• RABI: 0800 188 4444
• Addington Fund: 01926 620135
• RSABI (Scotland): 0300 111 4166

Sometimes a five-minute call can make all the difference 🙂

16/03/2026

While nematodirus in lambs was less of a problem in 2025, the risk could look very different this year depending on what the weather decides to do.

The hatch came earlier last year meaning a lot of lambs were too young to graze properly and pick up large numbers of larvae, lessening the risk on many farms. But this year could be a whole different story, especially if temperatures suddenly rise following the cold snaps we’ve had.

That’s where the nematodirus forecast can be really useful – it will give you a heads up when the risk of hatch is increasing and can help you decide whether treatment may be needed. This will largely depend on the age of lambs and whether the pasture was grazed by lambs the previous year.

You’ll find a link to the forecast in the comments.

13/03/2026

Less than 3 weeks to go until our first A2K of the year! 🚨 Have you registered yet?

Join us for a FREE one-hour webinar on Wednesday 25 March at 12:30pm to discuss managing parasite pressures in unpredictable weather conditions – something we’re all having to deal with more frequently 🌧️🌞

There will be practical insights from:
• Cammy Wilson from The Sheep Game🐑
• Richard Stanbury from Weston Farm 🌾
• Ben Strugnell from Farm Post Mortems Ltd.🩺
• Emily Grant from Forrit

Plus, there will be a live Q&A where you can ask the experts your questions!

12/03/2026

Got 5 minutes? Make yourself a cuppa and let’s talk sheep parasites! ☕🐑

The changing weather patterns are having a huge effect on farming, including the parasite challenges we’re seeing and when we’re seeing them.

We know time is precious, but your experience with parasite management could make a big difference in shaping the future of sheep health in the UK. So, grab that cuppa and share your thoughts in our short survey.

Plus, by completing the survey, you’ll be in the running to win a Heiniger XCELL 2-Speed cordless clipper and shearing vest 🎉

https://bit.ly/4um6L1H

12/03/2026

With lambing season upon us, we’d love to hear your tips for collecting and storing colostrum.

Here are a few handy reminders from us.

It’s best to do it as soon as possible after lambing because the IgG levels in colostrum drop quickly - around 3.3 mg/ml per hour and by 23 hours, they’re basically gone!

Before storing, it’s a good idea to check the quality with a Brix refractometer - for lambs, aim for at least 26.5% IgG.

When it comes to defrosting or reheating, microwaves and boiling water can damage the antibodies, so it’s best to avoid those.

09/03/2026

Is nematodirus likely to be a problem for lambs this year?

Last year showed just how changeable nematodirus risk can be.

The hatch came earlier than expected, at a time when many lambs were too young to be properly grazing, so the level of risk was different to previous years for a lot of farms.

But this year could play out differently again.

The weather we’ve had, and what’s still to come, will influence when and how much of a threat nematodirus becomes.

Keeping an eye on the nematodirus forecast can help you understand whether lambs might be at risk this year.

For the SCOPS nematordirus forecast, follow the link in comments.

05/03/2026

Parasite pressures are changing, but is the way we manage them? 🤔

If you're a sheep farmer, we want to understand what parasite problems you're facing on-farm and how you're dealing with it.

Whether your approach to issues such as worms, fluke or blowflies has stayed the same or you are needing to do things a little different, we’d like to hear from you.

Complete the short survey in the link below and you could be in with the chance of winning a Heiniger Shearing UK XCELL 2-Speed cordless clipper, a prize worth £800 💸

26/02/2026

A2K is back for 2026!

With changing weather conditions and season unpredictability, we need to think slightly differently about parasite pressures and how to manage them. Join us online on Wednesday 25 March 2026 for a FREE Access 2 Knowledge (A2K) webinar.

We’ve got a great line up of speakers, and you can expect practical insights from:
• The Sheep Game’s Cammy Wilson who will be chairing the session
• Beef and sheep consultant Emily Grant from Forrit
• Introduction from Richard Stanbury at Weston Farm
• Ben Strugnell from Farm Post Mortems Ltd.

There will also be a live Q&A to put your questions to the panel. Visit the link in the comments to register today.

A2K provides AMTRA accredited CPD for RAMAs through virtual events with speaker sessions from industry experts and additional resources through the seasons.

19/02/2026

We all know how important colostrum quality is but in the middle of the night, or on a sleep deprived day, it’s pretty easy to forget exactly what you should be aiming for.

So here is a quick reminder on quantity, quality and timing so you can help set lambs up well and reduce early setbacks this lambing season. ✅ 🐑