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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🏊️ Are you a wild swimmer? Can you help with our PhD project? The project is exploring the awareness, behaviours, and attitudes of wild swimmers related to microbiological risk, specifically antimicrobial resistance, in Scotland’s inland, freshwater wild swimming sites.

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Last day of the Groundswell Festival today. 🚎 We are located on stand F.40 Take part in our survey and share your thoughts on grazing and pasture management to help improve our understanding of how grazing strategies impact roundworm control.

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Moredun are at Groundswell Festival today! Pop by our stand (F.40), you can't miss the BioBus 🚐, and learn all about our grazing trials 🐑

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

At Groundswell Festival this week? Come and meet the Moredun team and chat about all things parasite! We have a great collection of fixed specimens so you can see what those pesky worms really look like!

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Join us at @Groundswell this week on 1st and 2nd July. We have a fab schedule of events at the Moredun BioBus!

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

‼️TONIGHT‼️ ⏰ 4 – 5pm 💻 Online Join this free webinar exploring Haemonchus, one of the most challenging parasites affecting livestock. Hear from experts as they discuss the impact, diagnosis and management of this emerging challenge. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/haemonchus...

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Haemonchus - The challenge of treatment decisions.

2025 was the first year many experienced Haemonchus. Do I treat or not ? This webinar will consider the challenge of treatment decisions.

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

One week today we'll be at Groundswell Festival with the Moredun biobus and SCOPS. See our parasitic-worm collection 🪱 Do faecal egg counts with FEC Check 🔬 Take our survey 🖋️ Hear about our regenerative-grazing sheep study 🐑

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🐿️ Red squirrel goals set out by experts🐿️ Experts from across Scotland set out ambitions to track and study iconic species in key report. Read the report here: vet.ed.ac.uk/squirrel-hea...

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Wondering where to find Moredun at the Royal Highland Show this year? Same place as usual 👇️

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Come and visit the Moredun marquee - just up from M&S overlooking the main ring. We'd love to see you 😃

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

⭐ Our latest magazine and newssheet will be dropping through our members letterboxes soon ⭐ Its only £25 per year (£20 if paying by DD) to join: 4 x expertly written newssheets 🧑‍🔬 2 x Moredun Magazine 📖 AND you'll be helping to support our research 🔬 Link to join in bio and below 👇️

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Adam Hayward @adhayward.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

PhD student Kayleigh Devine @moredunfoundation.bsky.social is studying how grazing management can be used for parasite control. We would like to hear from UK sheep and cattle farmers about their experiences. Please complete and share this survey! app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/moredungro...

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Pasture management and grazing strategies on UK farms | Jisc Online Surveys

Jisc Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

New online course! Sustainable control of Haemonchosis in UK livestock grazing systems. Designed for vets, farmers and SQPs, this course offers a valuable addition to your skills. Find out more: edin.ac/4uyNjh9

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Sheep scab during lambing is often preventable. Screen returning sheep with blood tests (at least 12 per group), detect infection before clinical signs & treat before lambing. If confirmed in pregnant ewes, OP dips and ML injectables are safe—dip small groups in a cage dipper to reduce stress.

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Sheep scab at lambing = act fast. Outbreaks are hard and distressing, especially for young lambs. Key steps: 1) treat ewes first 2) OP‑dip where possible 3) if not, use a long‑acting ML to prevent reinfestation 4) reduce stress and mismothering. Stop the ewe–lamb cycle.

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

⭐ Treating lambs for sheep scab⭐ All lambs must be treated, but how and when depends on age and weight: ✔ OP dipping only once navels are healed (~8 weeks) ✔ Under 15kg → specific ML options only ✔ Dose accurately for every lamb ⚠ Treat too late and ewes may need treating again.

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

🐑 When sheep scab is confirmed, treatment options are limited: ➡ Macrocyclic lactone (ML) injectables ➡ Organophosphate (OP) plunge dipping But...⚠ ML resistance is confirmed in the UK. So...⚠ Avoid routine or preventative use. ✔ OP dipping remains highly effective when done correctly👍️

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Not all itching is sheep scab… Sheep scab can be confused with lice, but treating the wrong problem wastes time, money and risks spread. ✔ Confirm with your vet ✔ Skin scrape + ELISA is best practice ✔ A negative scrape doesn’t rule scab out The right diagnosis is the first step toward control.

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🎉 We’ve reached £1 million 🎉 Thanks to your support since launching the Louping Ill Vaccine campaign, we’ve hit this major milestone, but we’re only part of the way there. If you’ve already supported us, thank you. If not, there’s still time. Let’s keep the momentum - donation link in comments 👇

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🚨 Calling all UK livestock farmers! 🚨 Can you help with our survey for one of our PhD students? How do sustainable farming practices affect: - Livestock production - Parasitic worm control - Grass growth Link here: sustainablefarmingsurvey

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

⭐ PhD Opportunity ⭐ Ecological impacts of anthelmintic usage on soil micro- and mesofaunal communities This 3.5yr PhD project is a competition jointly funded by The James Hutton Institute and the University of Glasgow. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🌟 We’re hiring: Technical Officer (Aquaculture) 🌟 Moredun Scientific is looking for a Technical Officer to join its Aquaculture team, supporting studies on vaccines, therapeutics and fish health products for farmed fish 🐟 👉 Link for more information below.

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Not all vaccines are the same, but they all aim to protect animal health 🐄🐑 🐟 🐖 🐔 Our latest infographic highlights key vaccine types for livestock: 🦠 Live 💉 Inactivated 🧬 RNA 🚚 Viral vector 🧩 Subunit 🔬 Autologous

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

What’s in a vaccine? 💧 Water – the main ingredient 🦠 Active ingredient – a small, harmless version of the pathogen to train the immune system ⚡ Adjuvant – help create a stronger immune response 🛡️ Preservatives – keep vaccines safe, stable and free from contamination Learn more: bit.ly/JoinMoredun

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Celebrating Vaccine Engagement Day and Moredun's impact! Vaccines protect livestock, boost health and productivity while reducing antibiotic use and combating resistance. Moredun pioneers vaccines for diseases like sheep scab and sea lice, enhancing welfare and sustainability.

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🔔Become a Moredun Regional Adviser 🔔 Passionate about livestock health? Join us as a Moredun ambassador, share insights, and connect us with farming realities. Must be a member to apply. 📧 Email andrew.kelloe@moredun.ac.uk by 31 May 2026.

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NRO Group @nro-group.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

BBC coverage of UKRI system changes featured insights from Dr Stuart Wainwright, NRO Group Director. We welcome UKRI’s new strategy and have written to UKRI CEO outlining key elements we believe should be built into the transition. Letter: www.nrogroup.org #MakingResearchMatter #NRO #UKRI @ukri.org

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Higgs Boson was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts

Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.

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SEFARI Gateway @sefariscot.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🐑 What if livestock disease knowledge could be shared through a card game? Read this new blog on creative #ScienceCommunication in action ➡️ tinyurl.com/LivestockDis... @moredunfoundation.bsky.social

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British Association for Veterinary Parasitology @bavet-parasitol.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Our ECR online meeting will be taking place on the 14-15th May 2026!😀 A perfect opportunity for early-career researchers working in veterinary parasitology to share their work! More details to follow very soon, keep an eye on our socials, website, newsletter and emails👀

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Following the recent news that Biobest Laboratories Ltd have ceased trading, we would like to reassure vets and farmers that they can still access the sheep scab blood test (ELISA) through the Wales Veterinary Science Centre (WVSC) in Aberystwyth.

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

NSA and RoSA urge farmers to use qualified sheep advisers this spring to improve flock health, manage parasites and strengthen farm resilience.

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NSA and RoSA recommend sheep farmers seek professional advice this spring

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

‼️New Newssheet Coming to Members Soon‼️ 🪱What is Nematodirosis 🐑How could it affect my sheep 🔬How is it diagnosed ❌What can I do about it All of this and more in our latest newssheet for members. Not a member? Join us for only £25 per year (£10 for students/young farmers) ---> Link in bio!

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Join EasyCare Sheep Ireland for a webinar with vet Alan Murphy in association with Moredun. 📅18Feb 🕢1930 🐑Covering Bluetongue & other sheep diseases🐑 Following several years in livestock practice Alan now works for the APHA and is a member of the Moredun Foundation board. bit.ly/EasyCareShee...

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🪱"War of the Worms" is 10 year old this year but the messages are still relevant today. 🪱 Learn about: 🔄The life cycle of worms and how resistance occurs 🐑How they are transmitted 🔬The benefits of doing a FEC Let us know what you think in the comments below 🔽 youtu.be/nV7ItbKCKhE

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War of the Worms

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🪱FEC testing helps guide parasite treatments but the number alone doesn’t tell the full story. 🌦Factors like season, class of stock, and clinical signs all matter. 🐑Better interpretation = better decisions = healthier sheep ✅Follow us for more practical parasite management insights.

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Faecal egg counts (FECs) are a powerful tool for parasite management but interpreting them isn’t always simple. Not knowing can affect animal health, productivity, profitability and anthelmintic resistance management. Do you find FEC results easy or confusing to interpret?

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Nematodirus … Are we giving the right advice? RUMA, supported by SCOPS, SVS, @britishvets.bsky.social and Moredun, is hosting a webinar on 25th Feb (4–5pm) Join our expert panel to learn how to time treatments effectively, understand key risk factors, and hear real case studies.

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Nematodirus … Are we giving the right advice?

Nematodirus is a springtime issue. Listen to an expert panel discuss the latest best practice for control with practical case studies

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Johannes Charlier @jcharlier.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

#DISCONTOOLS expert group on #Cryptosporidium in action @animalhealtheu.bsky.social. Thanks Lucy Robertson and all experts for building this chapter. Lots of discussions on the new vaccine, diagnostics and impacts of #Crypto. @moredunfoundation.bsky.social

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The Moredun Foundation | Supporting Livestock Health @moredunfoundation.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

‼️NEW PUBLICATION ‼️ 🪱Targeted Selective Treatment (TST) can reduce anthelmintic use without compromising parasite control. 🔁 Share with your farming buddies to keep them up to date How do you control parasites on your farm? Let us know below ⬇️

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