[kate7590]

We've wormed our sheep twice now (i think) using cydectin at 8 week intervals. Is this the norm for most people?
Should we always routinely worm or is it a seasonal thing?
Im trying to get everything organised so i know when to do what.
Also, having never used clickzin before but thinking of starting as a preventative, can we do both at the same time, at 8 week intervals? Would save on stress for the sheep wouldn't it?

Thanks in advance

[Hellybee]

How old are they?

[Hellybee]

Yes you can worm nd spray same day

[fsmnutter]

Please read the scops website and speak to your vet.
Worming every 8 weeks with a ML class wormer is very likely to lead to resistant worms that will be hard to get rid of.
It is far better to discuss with your vet, check faecal samples, local conditions and the situation of your particular flock to reduce worming to specific types of wormer and only when needed.

[Hellybee]

I agree with the above ML group needs to be protected and so yes chat to vet, he ll probably say bring in an FEC and discuss what happens from there.


Step  away from the cydectin, and research groups 1 and 2 whilst waiting to chat to vet, don't be swayed by brand names, look at active ingredients. 


Your dosing is very much age relative as well.

[kate7590]

Youngest are about 6 months, oldest is maybe 4?

[Hellybee]

Very different creatures, the older ones don't need dosing every 8 weeks, the younger ones yes, as they will be more susceptible to nematodirus, and other nasties.  Vet will explain all

[kate7590]

Thank-you. Ill ring vets for advice