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If only we didn’t have to collect poo, but we do!!! Faecal egg counts can be done on individual samples or on a bulk sample (composite samples). Learn about when you might use one or the other. … A faecal egg count (FEC) is a measure of the number of egg-laying adult worms in an animal’s gut. It mostly doesn’t show what species of worms are there. Faecal egg counts can be used to help assess: Whether sick sheep or young cattle are sick because of worms. How quickly young animals are becoming …
If you want the best information from your worm monitoring, make sure you collect fresh samples and store them correctly. Here’s a quick guide. … It’s best to collect fresh samples by quietly moving the mob of animals to a corner and letting them stand for 5–10 minutes, and then collecting what has been dropped. If it’s not possible to hold a mob somewhere , just let them drift quietly away from you through a gateway or narrow area. Ideally collect ones you’ve actually seen pass out the back …
Faecal egg counts, larval cultures and other diagnostic methods can be used to assess the level of worm infestation in stock, and whether drench treatments have been effective. … Worm diagnostics …
Meet the ‘other’ critters that might be freeloading in your stock! Tapeworm is a mostly harmless parasite of young lambs. Lungworm is most common in young calves and can cause serious disease if left unchecked. Liver fluke can be a cause of ill thrift on some farms. Learn about these worms and their management here. … **WARNING: CONTENT MAY OFFEND … Tapeworm, liver fluke and …
The lifecycle of most gut worms is the same – understanding this helps with decision-making around grazing and drenching. Understanding the patterns of what worm species predominate where, when and in which stock classes can also help you manage worms on your farm. … Worms …
