In this fourth edition of Novartis Animal Health’s quarterly Parasite Matters Bulletin, we will discuss ewe nutrition and the effects on reproductive performance. We will also discuss the latest findings on the fluke surveillance farm in Fife and how they have impacted the control programme. The Parasite Matters Bulletin then looks at the importance of ensuring we make the most of the medicines including correct administration which is an important subject for the whole industry and one which Novartis Animal Health takes seriously. We will extrapolate to a non-parasite example to highlight the need for action.