SCOPS launches regional Nematodirus warning system The rapid increase in temperatures in recent days is expected to result in a mass, synchronised hatch of Nematodirus larvae. To help sheep producers assess the risk to their lambs, SCOPS has today launched a regional warning. What is Schmallenberg? AHVLA, in conjunction with Defra, NSA, BVA, CHAWG, NBA, NFU and SHAWG, has producted a document updating farmers on what we know about Schmallenberg. Prairie Swine Centre Ezine On June 19th  2012 the Prairie Swine Centre co-hosted the final webinar in a series of 8 which focused on feed efficiency. Dr. John Patience of Iowa State University discussed dietary energy and how it relates to feed efficiency. Attached is a PSC Ezine which summarizes the webinar, along with links to the complete webinar and related topics.