We all need a farmer

Stop the Creeps on Sheep! New animation out now

Moredun, in conjunction with Elanco Animal Health, have released an engaging short animation in their entertaining series.

“Stop the Creeps on Sheep” is a fun way to learn about the four main ectoparasites of sheep, which treatments are effective and how to use them for best effect. It clearly explains the different treatment options available and how to use these correctly to ensure treatments are effective.

The ectoparasites concerned - sheep scab, lice, ticks and blowfly - cause economic, health and welfare concerns in sheep production systems and are endemic in UK flocks. Lack of clear knowledge of the treatments available, and which are effective against each parasite, can lead to control measures not being fully effective. This is very important for both short and long-term parasite control. Using the wrong treatment for any one parasite can leave you with serious welfare and production problems and using any product incorrectly can select for resistance within the parasite groups.

Created by the talented Selina Wagner of Ping Creates, this animation describes which product groups are effective for each parasite in a fun and entertaining way, and how to use them to effectively control those parasites. Matt Colston, Ruminant Technical Consultant at Elanco Animal Health said: “I must give Selina full credit for tackling what can be a confusing subject, and presenting the information in such a clear, concise and entertaining way.”

Dr Beth Wells, Knowledge Exchange Specialist at Moredun said: “It has been great working with Elanco and Ping Creates to put together this animation, with its fun graphics and clear messages. We have found using animation to communicate complex information is valuable in terms of increasing understanding and engagement.”

https://www.moredun.org.uk/foundation/ outreach/animation-series

We all need a farmer

Scott Brown, who farms in Midlothian and is one of Moredun’s Regional Advisors for the South of Scotland Board, was moved to develop this short film with the main aim to boost morale and mental well being in the agricultural community.

“Everyone, including the farming community has had a difficult time facing up to Covid-19 in the past 18 months. But, in many cases, the impact of the pandemic simply added to the burden of uncertainty faced by Scottish farmers around issues like Brexit and climate change. Sadly, these wider challenges can pile up on top of people and in the past few years we have seen a significant increase in mental health issues in the farming community.”

The film entitled, ‘We all need a Farmer’ is the work of award-winning Director, Jason Connery, and narrated by renowned Scottish actor Ian Pirie with a musical score by Tom Lyne. The film includes a series of striking images of farming and the Scottish countryside and highlights the work that farmers do to produce food and maintain the Scottish countryside whilst looking out for communities and helping neighbours with many of the daily challenges facing farmers. Moredun were delighted to support this project through the donation of some images from the Livestock Keepers project taken by photographer Kevin McCollum. https://www.youtube.com watch?v=6lbWDC6CWc8

Scott Brown.

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