UK vets report rising use of faecal egg counts, helping farmers cut treatments, improve flock health and tackle parasite resistance.

SHEEP FARMERS in Australia and New Zealand have a problem. Their charges are susceptible to intestinal nematode worms which cause them to waste away and can, in severe cases, kill them. Over the years ...

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Parasitic worms can weaken cattle and sheep and cost the livestock industry millions of dollars. The cost is rising as parasites develop drug resistance.

The disease – which is increasing in prevalence – can hit flocks sporadically, resulting in rapid infection and possible mortality where the disease goes unnoticed.

A welcome forecast lift in temperatures will hopefully boost growth rates and facilitate more shearing, but could come with a ...