Controlling nematode infections in sheep: application of HACCP

Gascoigne, Emily; Morgan, Eric Rene; Lovatt, Fiona; Vineer, Hannah Rose

Abstract

Gastrointestinal nematode infection in sheep is a significant challenge for production with implications for animal health and welfare, and lamb growth. Flocks rely on the chemical control of worm burdens, but with the increasing challenge of anthelmintic resistance there is a necessity for farmers to uptake SCOPs (Sustainable Control of Parasites) guidance. Vets need to communicate practical strategies to farmers and suggest novel approaches that address these challenges so that holistic and sustainable parasite management can be achieved. This article examines the challenge of nematode infections and anthelmintic resistance and suggests how hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) application may facilitate a whole-flock strategy.

Citation

Gascoigne, E., Morgan, E. R., Lovatt, F., & Vineer, H. R. (2018). Controlling nematode infections in sheep: application of HACCP. In Practice, 40(8), 334-347. https://doi.org/10.1136/inp.k3858

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 13, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Oct 5, 2018
• Publication Date: Oct 31, 2018
• Deposit Date: Dec 28, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 19, 2019
• Journal: In Practice
• Print ISSN: 0263-841X
• Electronic ISSN: 2042-7689
• Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 40
• Issue: 8
• Pages: 334-347
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/inp.k3858
• Keywords: General Veterinary
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1437425
• Publisher URL: https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1136/inp.k3858