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… is #1  No matter what systems are in place on a farm, very good nutrition greatly reduces the risk of worms to stock. Conversely, farms where underfeeding is a feature, frequently have issues with worms.  The tables below show you …

… of the worm life cycle – there are ways our management can interrupt this cycle to reduce worm challenge to susceptible stock.  … seven days for eggs to hatch, grow through two juvenile stages in the poo, and become L3 larvae capable of re-infecting stock.   Ideal conditions for larval development Moisture is a must. The right amount of warmth (20–25C). If it gets too … larvae can also survive in the first 1–2 cm of soil – this provides a ‘reservoir’ of larvae that emerge to challenge stock when rain arrives after a drought. Listen to this podcast on Autumn animal health to learn more. L3 are hardy, and …

… in your flock could be a lamb displaying the following behaviours or characteristics:    Mounting/riding of other stock. Flehmen Response – curling back the upper lip. Inhaling deeply-head held high. Aggressive behaviour – if more than … however if you are planning on sending sheep to sale or slaughter it is recommended you do a full assessment of your stock to ensure you don’t end up with any surprises during transit.   If you are unsure consider scanning cull ewes (can …

… are management strategies that farmers can put in place to protect the future performance of their capital breeding stock, such as early weaning, body condition scoring and feed budgets. Most importantly, farmers need to look after the …

… What type of worm laid those eggs? Faecal egg counts tell us how many worm eggs our stock are passing. Larval cultures tell us what worm genus the eggs are from.   …