SCOPS and COWS welcome BVA's latest policy

But they highlight the extent of work already done

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Members of the groups Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS), welcome the recognition by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) of the need for a cohesive strategy to tackle future parasiticide resistance, with the publication of their new policy on responsible use of parasiticides in grazing animals. However, the call to tackle resistance is not new and was the very reason SCOPS and COWS were created, 21 and 15 years ago respectively. These cross industry groups, made up of farmers, SQPs, vets and academics, have provided the latest thinking in sustainable parasite control and best practice for more than two decades.