Lowe Maintenance

𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘣: 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁! We’ve been talking a lot about the crippling effects of sheep scab. But, actually, is it even that bad? It’s just a few mites that don’t even affect humans, so what's all the fuss about? If you want to know check out our blog and then decide what the best course of action is > https://lnkd.in/e_PKXVbD . . #lowemaintenance #sheepscab #sheepdipping #nostigma

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁! Using the right amount of OP dip in your plunge bath is of vital importance. Guessing and putting in a dollop will cause huge issues not only in your flock but within the sheep industry too. Make sure you have measured your plunge bath and know how many litres of water it holds, from that, use our handy calibration sheet to work out the exact amount of OP dip required for the initial fill. As long as you follow the instructions it works perfectly, remember to read the footnotes carefully too. Visit our campaign website to download your FREE information pack which contains a copy of the calibration sheet, https://lnkd.in/enNuEdaa 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲. . . #lowemaintenance #sheepdipping #breakthesheepscabcycle #cityandguilds #sheepfarmers #sheepscab #sheepdip #nostigma

𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗯 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲. Coordinate preventative dipping (where necessary) from September to November with your neighbours, the lower your land, the earlier you should dip. Stay on the right side of the law, have you got one person on the holding who is City and Guilds accredited with the Safe Use of Sheep Dip qualification? Plunge dip safely, OP dip should only ever be used in baths. Showers and jetters are ineffective and illegal for use with OP dip. Test and coordinate pre-tupping treatments Treat and test collectively when there is an outbreak with all surrounding farms, and repeat until it's gone 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 Find out more here and download your FREE information pack. https://lnkd.in/enNuEdaa . . #lowemaintenance #sheepdipping #breakthesheepscabcycle #cityandguilds #sheepfarmers #sheepscab #sheepdip #nostigma

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 Do you know the size of the bath determines the amount of dip you need - it might sound super obvious BUT…. when you have got a flock and a short amount of time to dip, you might be relying on the back of the can for help…. 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗵…then you need to work it out… We’ve removed the math headache and created a handy calibration sheet to help you. Click the link to find a downloadable pdf sheet https://lnkd.in/enNuEdaa Fill in the boxes, and use a calculator if needed; it will tell you the amount of dip to use. 𝙏𝙊𝙋 𝙏𝙄𝙋: Plan ahead before your dipping session - and measure your sheep dip bath. Write the size down somewhere safe and you will have it for next time. Use our bath and dip calculator as often as you like. PICTURE CREDIT: BIMEDA 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 . . #lowemaintenance #sheepdipping #breakthesheepscabcycle #cityandguilds #sheepfarmers #sheepscab #sheepdip #nostigma

𝗟𝗘𝗧’𝗦 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗘𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 🐑 The main ectoparasites for sheep are fleas, flies, keds, lice, midges, mites, and ticks. 🐑 The main ectoparasite-related diseases in the UK are sheep scab, pediculosis, tick-borne diseases, and blowfly strike. All of these can impact the health of your sheep, and in some cases, if untreated can lead to the sheep dying. Ticks can impact humans, dogs, and horses. In humans, this can cause a condition known as Lyme Disease. Lyme disease is caused by 𝘉𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢, a spirochete bacteria, and can cause a wide range of symptoms that if untreated could be life-changing. For your sheep, identification is the first and most important step in managing and treating, so the right treatment can be selected. Sheep can have lice and scab mites at the same time. So speak to your VET to confirm the type of ectoparasites present and the correct way to manage the infestation. There are three options in the treatment of ectoparasites: 🕷️ OP Dip 🕷️ Pour-ons 🕷️ Injectables Before using any treatment options, you need to be fully aware that you have a legal responsibility to only use products following the manufacturer’s instructions. Also, be aware of industry best practices through the VMD and HSE. Each ectoparasite can be more common at different times of the year. This means that in some cases if you are using OP dip you could be dipping more than once, or twice a year. Planning is the best way to get organised. Working closely with your vet, together with your preference will enable you to make an informed choice. As with all treatments, there are pros and cons. OP Dip treats all ectoparasites in one go, they offer protection for longer and in the main part can be more economical. Please be aware if you are dipping yourself or getting a mobile sheep dipping contractor in, the only LEGAL, SAFE and EFFECTIVE way is to use the plunge method. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗣 𝗱𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟, 𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘. Pour-on products do not require a certificate of competency however plunge dipping sheep does. It’s a legal requirement, dip without it and you could face a fine or worse! Lowe Maintenance offers an online course that will allow you to attain certification, the course is online, however, the assessment will require you to visit our testing centre here in Settle North Yorkshire. Search for Lowe Maintenance Online Safe Use of Sheep Dip Course Find out more here and download your FREE information pack. https://lnkd.in/enNuEdaa 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 . . #lowemaintenance #sheepdipping #breakthesheepscabcycle #cityandguilds #sheepfarmers #sheepscab #sheepdip #nostigma

And we’re off. . . Finished setting up and talking to many lovely folk already. Great to catch up with busy sheep people. Remember to pop in and say hello, Avon Hall stand 152, opposite the Moredun stand 😊 🐑

𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 Sheep scab happens, but hey, by: - coordinating prevention - testing - and treating with your neighbouring farms WE CAN 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗯 So 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 hiding or being embarrassed if you end up with scab in your flock. 𝗬𝗢𝗨 need to stand up tall and let your neighbouring farmers know, that way we can get control of scab together and prevent unnecessary reinfestations. Make sure to treat every single sheep, control is only effective if 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 single sheep is treated at the same time! To find out more information and download your FREE INFORMATION PACK, visit: https://lnkd.in/enNuEdaa Or come and see us at stand 152 in the Avon Hall on Tuesday 30th July at the National Sheep Association Event 2024, Malvern. 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 . . #lowemaintenance #sheepdipping #breakthesheepscabcycle #cityandguilds #sheepfarmers #sheepscab #sheepdip #nostigma #flocktogether

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗯 The NSA show this summer was fantastic, it was a chance to finally meet all our supporters of the Break the Sheep Scab Cycle campaign. This fabulous lady is Zanna Dennis and she is the Development Officer at the Livestock Auctioneers Association this is what she had to say: “𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙗 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙛𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙧𝙢 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙙𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙮𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙗.” We couldn't have said it better, so come on, let's work together and get on top of this sheep scab issue! Look forward to seeing you again on Tuesday Zanna at the NSA Sheep Event 2024. . . #lowemaintenance #sheepdipping #breakthesheepscabcycle #cityandguilds #sheepfarmers #sheepscab #sheepdip #nostigma