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- 960 lambs from the Isle of Wight over the last 3 months had at least 5% liver condemnations from each load (of approx 100 lambs) and in the worst case 25% of livers condemned due to cysts from the tapeworm Taenia hydatigena. This is reflective of the whole UK which saw the FSA record 548,000 liver condemnations in 2015. This represents a shocking and preventable economic loss to the sheep farming industry and is also a concern as Echinoocccus granulosus has similar risk factors for transmission in dogs to T.hydatigena.
Nominations are open for the 2026 ESCCAP UK & Ireland Parasite Control Champion of the Year Award.
Click here for further details. Nominations close on 18th September 2026.
The award will be presented on Thursday 19th November 2026 at the London Vet Show.
