Bangor University Study - The prevalence of non-treatment of sheep scab in Wales and the economic cost to the livestock industry

Sheep scab is a significant welfare issue for infected sheep and has cost implications for Welsh industry.  Due to the high number of sheep movements, it is difficult to determine the prevalence of sheep scab in Wales.  However, feedback indicates that it is high.  

The Welsh Assembly Government has supported a study by the School of the Environment, Natural Resources and Geography at Bangor University.  The report itself aims to improve on the previous estimates of the proportion of farmers in Wales who are currently protecting their sheep from scab.  It is envisaged that the resulting prevalence data will assist in improving the economic estimates of the cost of non-treatment to the livestock sector in Wales.  

Please click on the link to read the report in full.