Understanding the perception of biosecurity measures surrounding sheep scab disease and round worm control on the island of Lewis and Harris.

The phrase ‘biosecurity’ was not commonly recognised, but when talking, some participants described good biosecurity practices. “Best-fit” biosecurity practices are adopted on the island Awareness of the issues, available diagnostics and control options for sheep scab and roundworm vary considerably Few participants were familiar with the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep recommendations (https://www.scops.org.uk/) Leisure users were identified as a risk to livestock Disease risks posed by wild geese and red deer are believed to be a threat to livestock (and human) health