This episode of the SCOPS podcast explores what to do if a worming product appears not to work, clarifying what “lack of efficacy” really means and why it isn’t always due to anthelmintic resistance. Ben, Lesley, and their guests discuss how to spot issues early, the importance of accurate testing, and the practical steps farmers and advisers can take before and after confirming a problem.

As climate change shifts the liver fluke season to later and more unpredictable patterns, early antibody testing offers farmers a way to detect infections within two weeks and time treatments more precisely. Ben is joined by co-host Lesley Stubbings, alongside experts from the University of Liverpool, Flock Health Ltd, and a Lancaster farmer, to explores the benefits of antibody tests and the new on-farm Lateral Flow Test (LFT) for managing fluke risk.

This episode of The SCOPS Podcast explores how to interpret faecal egg count (FEC) reports, highlighting what they reveal about parasite burdens in sheep. The guests discuss both the value and limitations of FECs, stressing that they are a useful tool but not a standalone solution for parasite control.

In this episode, co-host Nerys Wright joins Ben Eagle to explore the growing interest in Haemonchus contortus (barber’s pole worm) in UK flocks. They’re joined by vet Kaz Strycharczyk and farmers Jen Oglesby and Will Roobottom to discuss diagnosis, treatment approaches, and the importance of tailored, sustainable parasite control.

In this episode we're joined by a scientist, a farmer and a vet to explore how to approach a season where the risk of liver fluke is predicted to be high.

In this final episode we discuss multi anthelmintic resistance. Ben is joined by Dr David Bartley, vet Emily Gascoigne and farm manager David Cotterell.

In this episode we talk about incorporating a Group 4 or 5 wormer as a mid to late season dose for your lambs. Ben is joined by sheep consultant Lesley Stubbings, Nerys Wright, farmer Chris Elkington and vet Joe Henry.

Ben is joined by sheep consultant Nerys Wright, farmers Bryan and Liz Griffiths and vet Davinia Hinde to discuss quarantine and its importance.

The SCOPS Podcast is back for another series! Ben is joined by Dr Philip Skuce, vet Rob Howe and farmer Rich Thomas to discuss reducing environmental impact.

Ben is joined by Dr Philip Skuce, vet Davinia Hinde and farmer Brian Walker to discuss liver fluke.

Ben is joined by Dr Stew Burgess from Moredun, farmer Ian May and vet Karen Swindlehurst to discuss sheep scab and how to tackle it.

In the first episode host Ben Eagle is joined by SCOPS Chair Kevin Harrison, vet Phillipa Page and SQP Jess Frost to discuss the SCOPS Principles and what they mean in reality on farm.

Host Ben Eagle introduces the new SCOPS Podcast.