J S Hubbuck ltd

03/06/2026

Blowflies are one of the most widespread ectoparasites affecting sheep in the UK, with surveys suggesting 80% of flocks will have one or more cases of blowfly strike every year.

Estimates of the number of sheep struck each year range from 500,000 to 700,000 with mortality rates of 2-3% (10,000-20,000 sheep per annum). The extent of blowfly strikes varies hugely from year to year, mainly due to weather conditions. Failure to treat a strike promptly will lead to reduced performance, secondary infections and, in severe cases, death.

There are essentially three types of topical product recommended to sheep farmers for blowfly control.
🪰-Insect growth regulators (IGRs). These products allow the female blowfly to lay her eggs but then prevent the larvae developing, stopping the lifecycle. They prevent strike for eight to 19 weeks depending on the product used. They do not treat an existing strike.
-🪰Cypermethrins. These products will treat an existing strike and give protection from further strikes for six to 10 weeks, depending on the product.
-🪰Deltamethrin. These products only treat an existing strike.

Speak to us for more information about protecting your flock and the options available.

24/05/2026

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15/05/2026

We don't know exactly how this spring will shape up, but we do know that weather patterns are changing, with more milder spells and a longer blowfly season🌦🌤
this means blowflies could appear earlier than we might expect.
now is a good time to think about your blowfly treatment timings and if your not already doing a pre shear treatment for ewes, it could be worth considering.
pre-shear is a high risk period for strike and an early application of an IGR helps cover this vulnerable window.

Blowfly watch gives you information on reported strikes and helps build a picture of strike risks across the country.

https://farmanimal.elanco.com/en_gb/sheep/sheep-blowflies/blowfly-tracker

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13/05/2026

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23/04/2026

🪱Nematodirosis🪱In lambs can strike quickly and with little to no warning, resulting in stunted growth and high mortality rates.

Lamb and Pasture Factors – Are they at risk? The decision on IF and WHEN a treatment may be required has to be based on two factors.
- How at risk are the lambs? Are they in fields grazed by last years lambs, are the lambs moving into heavily contaminated fields?
-Temperature,
The eggs must have a period of cold weather followed by temperatures of 10°C and above to hatch. If these conditions occur within a short period, they trigger a mass hatch.

The forecast predicts the hatching date for nematodirus larvae based on temperature data from 140 weather stations throughout the UK. It should always be used in combination with your grazing history and other risk factors. this data can be found following the link: https://www.scops.org.uk/forecasts/nematodirus-forecast/

TEST, Don't guess what is happening in your lambs alongside using the forecast and farm history.

22/04/2026

15/04/2026

Thinking about Turnout? Plan ahead, From Calf to Cow.
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13/04/2026

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01/04/2026

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