Sheep Improvement Scheme 2026
Sheep Improvement Scheme Parasite Control (Faecal Egg Count)
Faecal sampling requirements for The Sheep Improvement Scheme;
A) Lowland flocks to carry out a minimum of 2 Faecal Egg Counts per annum between 1st June and 30 September.
B) Hill Flocks 1 Faecal Egg Count must be carried out on lambs within 4 weeks post weaning, depending on farming practices this can be any time throughout the scheme year.
Sheep Improvement Scheme Submission Form
Applicants should discuss their FEC results with their agricultural adviser/veterinary surgeon when drawing up an appropriate worm control programme.
The Sheep Improvement Scheme is a DAFM administered programme – please refer to the terms and conditions below for further details
Sheep Improvement Scheme Terms and Conditions