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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 … 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 re-infected after a drench (how contaminated is the pasture they’re grazing?). Whether sheep or calves need a drench or not. Whether a drench has worked or not (there shouldn’t be eggs present after …

… conducting a ground-breaking research programme to explore the benefits of eating pasture-raised beef and lamb. … This study is led by Meat Industry Association Innovation Ltd (MIA Innovation) and jointly funded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand … This is a three-year project due for completion in November 2022. B+LNZ investment is $375,500 for the duration of the study. B+LNZ point of contact : Suzanne Keeling . … Pasture Raised Advantage …

… What’s the story with genetics for worm management? Aren’t worm-resistant sheep poor performers? What’s the difference between resistance and resilience? Who’s CarLA (hint: It’s not your sister’s mate from Temuka). Resistant sheep have high immunity to worms and pass less worm eggs in their faeces. Resilient sheep continue to grow and perform despite worm challenge. Both traits are being measured and selected by NZ sheep …

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