Sheep scab project to help hundreds of 'hotspot' farms
The cost of the Elisa test and vet visit fees will be covered by the programme. Each of the three regions will be divided into cluster areas, the number and size of which will be determined by the extent and layout of the identified hotspots. The National Sheep Association, Adas, and the Farmer Network will administer the project in the South West, Midlands and North, respectively. Flow of knowledge “We hope the knowledge transfer flows two ways,” said Moredun’s Stewart Burgess, a leading researcher on the project. “We will look to learn from farmers as well as teach them about scab, ...
Source: fwi.co.uk