Abstract
The relationship between sheep farmers and their veterinary surgeons is a challenging enigma in modern day farm animal practice. The necessity for flock health planning, disease surveillance and performance monitoring is ever increasing and demanded by legislation, industry and the consumer, but the working dynamic between both parties may be limited or in many cases non-existent. This article will consider the immense value sheep veterinary surgeons can deliver to sheep flocks, positively influencing productivity and animal welfare. It will attempt to define flock health planning and discuss the challenges for both shepherd and veterinary surgeon in embracing and delivering preventative strategies, considering the potential for engagement in the future and the opportunity to deliver innovative practice.
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