[Sue Ryall]

Thank you everybody for your invaluable advice it is much appreciated .  I'm going to speak to my vet.  The land where my sheep are kept currently is being provided by a friend and grass is low so starting to put out hay already!  I can possibly leave the sheep there for another 6 weeks to eliminate risk of footnote but the worm issue is going to be a problem as can't really keep my sheep on the current pasture for another year.  I think my only option will be to keep the sheep in a section of the new field and supplement feed with hay and keep the other sections clear then mow next year.  Bit gutted as it looks like I might have to go down the Cydectin injectable route for a year to manage the problem. I suppose this issue presents itself with any smallholder/farmer who buys new land so not uncommon

[Anke]

Yes it is a common problem, but you can sort it out over time, esp if you keep a closed flock, and do not use other grazing that may be contaminated. Once you are clear, the need for worming becomes less, and I now haven't had to worm my flock (and my goats) for several years. Still need to watch for fluke though...