Harriet will cover a bit of the history on compulsory dipping and the de-regulation of sheep scab in th UK, look at the legislation now (Scotland v England & Wales), and the extent of the problem in the UK. Then cover mite biology, diagnosis and treatment options, before discussing the reasons why scab is so out of control.
Harriet qualified from the RVC in 1986 and went in to mixed practice in Cornwall. She has spent periods working for the Veterinary Investigation Service (now AHVLA), and farming (sheep and sucklers) but now divide her time between practice (beef and sheep) in Herefordshire and working as a consultant for ADAS. The majority of her time in practice is spent on herd or flock health.