DiscoverThe Sheep GeeksEpisode 4: Talking to Dr Fiona Lovatt about protecting young lambs from watery mouth
Episode 4: Talking to Dr Fiona Lovatt about protecting young lambs from watery mouth

Episode 4: Talking to Dr Fiona Lovatt about protecting young lambs from watery mouth

Update: 2025-02-19
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Dr Fiona Lovatt is a vet and consultant, and founder of Flock Health Limited. She has been heavily involved in reducing antibiotic use in the sheep sector. She is passionate about improving the relationship between farmers and their vets. 

In this podcast she talks about a project she did with NoBacz Navel - a non-antibiotic barrier. It was compared against iodine for treating navels in young lambs. They also compared dipping versus spraying, and looked at mortality and growth rates. 

Links

https://www.veterinary-practice.com/2024/new-study-highlights-significant-benefits-of-using-nobacz-navel-in-lambs

https://nobacz.com/

Dr Liz Genever is a farmer, consultant and co-founder of Carbon Calling CIC. 

Dr Nerys Wright is a sheep consultant and technical lead for SCOPS.

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Episode 4: Talking to Dr Fiona Lovatt about protecting young lambs from watery mouth

Episode 4: Talking to Dr Fiona Lovatt about protecting young lambs from watery mouth