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… making associated with parasite management. How a farm system operates with reduced drench. Background Internal parasites are one of the most important animal health challenges for our sheep and beef farmers. Treatment for parasites has predominantly been through using anthelmintics, or drench.  In-depth interviews will be held with up to 15 … Scientist: Anne Riddler.  B+LNZ point of contact : Cara Brosnahan . … Farmer interviews – reduced drench for internal parasites …

… nematodes (GIN) are a significant concern for livestock health in New Zealand. Effective management of these parasites requires accurate monitoring to determine which treatment tools to use. Currently, the Faecal Egg Count (FEC) … used to assess worm burden. While FEC is quick and cost-effective, it does not identify the specific species of parasites present. To determine species, a follow-up larval culture test is needed, which can take two to three weeks for …

Ill thrift - identifying the causes and measuring their effects …