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… Not all testing for worms involves handling poo! Here we discuss how animal performance and health checks can be used in worm monitoring. This includes things you can … Pole worm  This system was developed in South Africa.   It is a way of assessing blood loss from Barber’s Pole worm in sheep by looking at the membranes around the eye.  This is much more accurate than trying to determine gum colour! FAMACHA is an ideal diagnostic tool for small sheep mobs where there is enough labour to individually inspect each animal By using FAMACHA, you can greatly reduce the …

… The aim of this study was to analyse existing data sets from animal health laboratories around New Zealand and from animals at slaughter … in beef cattle could be quantified. … Background Facial eczema is a disease of concern in New Zealand known to affect sheep, cattle, goats, llama and alpaca. FE is attributed to the ingestion of a toxin (sporidesmin A) produced by strains … Pseudopithomyces chartarum which sits in the litter at the base of some pasture swords. The damaging impacts of FE on sheep and beef farms include reduced production and income, stress on farmers and their animals, impacts on animal welfare …

… Safe Work Procedure when handling or working in the vicinity of livestock. ‘Livestock’ is defined as either cattle or sheep. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Worker must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent … Be firm Maintain control of dogs Exercise caution when dealing with cows with calves Use good technique when lifting sheep and calves Wash hands after handling livestock Take care with sharp objects, such as sheath knives and needles What … Illness Where can you find more information? WorkSafe Good Practice Guidelines “ Safe Cattle Handling ” and “ Safe Sheep Handling ”. … Livestock …