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Un nstaff awarded at Demen laun
MENTAL health, or poor mental health, is anissu e that affects the farming community greatly and it is well knownthat loneliness and social isolationcanlead to mental health problems.
Those working inthe agricu ltu ral sector, like the FUW, will regu larly
come into contact with lonely people who are at risk of poor mental health and with this inmind, the unionmade a commitment at the Royal Welsh Agricu ltu ral Show in2017 to fu rther raise awareness of mental health problems inru ral communities.
Taking that commitment a step fu rther as anemployer, unionstaff
participated in‘Mental Health First Aid Wales’ training, delivered by Emma Picton‐Jones of the DPJ Foundation.
The two‐day training cou rse looked at variou s elements of mental
health, symptoms and signs of someone with poor mental health and explored how to help someone with poor mental health su ch as depression, anxiety and psychosis.
The FUW understands that failing to deal with poor mental wellbeing
cou ld have seriou s consequ ences and cou ld lead to the farm running inefficiently, a seriou s inju ry, relationship breakdowns, poor physical health and evenworse, it cou ld lead to su icide.
As a resu lt of the cou rse, unionstaff have beenawarded a certificate of
achievement inrecognitionof working towards becoming a Dementia Friendly Organisation.
Carmarthencounty execu tive officer David Waters receving a certificate from Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Evans at the Dementia Friends Launch Event.
FUW su p p o rts jo in t in du stry gu idan ce o n sheep shea
THE FUW has joined other indu stry organisations inprodu cing joint gu idance on sheep shearing to remind farmers and professional contractors to work together to ensu re that sheep are handled appropriately du ring shearing. The gu ide reinforces cu rrent best practise involving every step from
the presentationof sheep onfarm throu gh to livestock handling and ensu res that the shearing process is well‐planned, organised and calmly implemented. The FUWwelcomes a joint indu stry approach onthis issu e inorder to
ensu re the best possible welfare for sheep du ring the shearing process. Shearing is a highly skilled process and the retentionof skilled and
ADVERTORIAL Spring brings a
change in the weather (not always good) and many new arrivals to keep us busy. So what should we be looking out for parasite-wise to avoid unpleasant surprises?
Nematodirus – some areas have already seen nematodirus, but there is huge variation between regions and between farms (most of England is at moderate risk with large parts of the South showing high risk). Continue to monitor the SCOPS Nematodirus forecast (
www.scops.org.uk/forecasts/ nematodirus-forecast/) to see when the risk warrants treatment on your farm.
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professional shearers is essential. This gu idance provides a checklist for the entire procedu re and helps inthe planning and undertaking of shearing sheep. Shearing is absolu tely essential for redu cing the likelihood of disease
and those parasitic infections which cau se health and welfare problems for sheep. Sheep keepers inBritainadhere to rigorou s scientifically validated
animalwelfare regu lations and this gu idance reinforces the commitment by indu stry to ensu re that shearing is condu cted to very high standards. FUW members wishing to receive a copy of this gu idance shou ld contact their local county office.
Coccidiosis – at this busy time for calving and lambing, we should not forget that coccidiosis will be a constant challenge on most farms. Preparing now for a strategic treatment for calves and lambs, before clinical signs appear, will help minimise the financial impact of coccidial infections on farm.
Blowfly strike – can occur very quickly once the temperature is above 9ºC, so early season protection is important to avoid geing caught out. The NADIS Blowfly Alert compiled by Professor Richard Wall provides up to date risk alerts by region. Wherever you farm, it is important to stay vigilant as the weather improves. Visit hps://
alerts.nadis.org. uk/ for risk alerts or report new cases of strike atwww.
farmanimalhealth.co.uk/ tracker.
For more information, visit
www.farmanimalhealth.co.uk. Ask your vet or animal health adviser for farm specific advice.
Matthew Colston
Ruminant Technical
Landowners requiring
Consultant, Elanco
Elanco Animal Health, Lilly House, Priestley Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NL. Tel +44 (0)1256 353131. © 2019 Elanco or its affiliates. PM-UK-19-0292.
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