Use an adult fluke drench for ewes from December onwards. Resistance to stomach worms drops in ewes around lambing time and dosing with an effective anthelmintic at or around lambing is recommended. Adequate floor and feed space. Adequate lambing pens. If ventilation is not sufficient you should rectify this before housing.
Ventilation is a key factor in keeping sheep clean and dry.
All sheep housing should be thoroughly power washed before housing and lambing areas should also be disinfected well in advance of housing. If ewes have been scanned and keel marked at tupping this can now be used to good effect for batch lambing through the sheep house. For further information contact your local Greenmount Development Adviser. Greenmount College is an integral part of DARD s Agri-Food Development Service.