Monitoring parasite burden and interpreting the results

As part of this week’s OviCast podcast, Ciaran Lynch is joined by Dr Orla Keane where they talk about monitoring the parasite challenge in lambs.

The challenge stomach worms pose from this point of the season onward is discussed, with Orla talking about using faecal sampling to monitor worm burden, explaining the process, what’s being tested and what the results mean.

Orla also discusses the thresholds for dosing and the factors that influence the rise in worm counts. 

Drench testing to determine dose efficacy is also discussed, with the podcast concluding by highlighting best practice around faecal sampling and why it should be used on farms.

Listen in below:

For more information on best practice when dosing, visit here.

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