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Views sought on sheep health and nutrition
The survey seeks views in the common health and nutrition challenges faced by sheep farmers and producers.
Survey developed by the European sheep network, Eurosheep.
 
A survey is seeking views on the common nutrition and health challenges faced by sheep farmers and producers.

The survey takes around 20 minutes to complete and has been developed by the European sheep network, Eurosheep.

Once the challenges have been identified, the findings will be used to develop solutions and best practices in a bid to improve flock health and nutrition.

Eurosheep has partners in eight countries, including Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), and is funded by Horizon 2020, the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme.

The overall aim of EuroSheep is to exchange existing knowledge between stakeholders at all stages of the supply chain in EU and Turkish sheep production, focusing on flock health management and nutrition management.

It held its first project meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece, at the end of January 2020, where the partners devised the work plan for the next three years.

Dr Claire Morgan-Davies, a livestock systems scientist at SRUC’s Hill & Mountain Research Centre, explains: “It is really important for EuroSheep to gather the views of the sheep industry at a European level.

“The first step of the project is to identify the main challenges farmers and producers face, and the needs they have, in terms of nutrition and health in their flocks. We can then address these and provide solutions to improve flock profitability.”

The survey can be accessed here. 

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk