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The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) Group has launched the second series of its podcast.
The series will comprise four episodes, with topics including the sustainable use of parasite treatments, effective quarantining, administrating a mid/late season dose, and tackling resistance to multiple groups of anthelmintic.
Kevin Harrison, Gloucestershire sheep farmer and SCOPS chair, said: "The podcast is suitable for sheep farmers, vets and advisers, so please subscribe and spread the word if you enjoy the content.
"All episodes from series one are still available online, as well as the new episodes being added."
The podcast is available on the SCOPS website and other podcast platforms.
RCVS course explains concerns process
A free, online course from the RCVS Academy has been launched, designed to clarify RCVS' concerns procedure.
The content will give veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses a better understanding of the process, and what they can expect if a concern is raised about them. It includes details of common concerns.
The interactive resource has been developed in collaboration with Clare Stringfellow, case manager in the RCVS Professional Conduct Team.
Ms Stringfellow said: "We appreciate that concerns can be very worrying, and we hope that, through this course, we can give vets and nurses a better understanding of the process and how to obtain additional support."
The course can be accessed via the RCVS Academy. Users are encouraged to record their learning for CPD.