Drench Test - Checking Product Efficacy

The drench test is a very simple procedure to check and see if the drench is working and killing the worms in the lambs. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep in Teagasc runs through checking product efficacy of drench.

Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Programme, Teagasc explains that you find out how effective the products currently being used on farm by conducting a drench test. It is a very simple procedure and in this video Michael goes through the process of how to carry out a drench test.

Find out more about the control of stomach worms here

Listen to the latest episode of OviCast below where Ciaran Lynch is joined by Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, to discuss why it’s so important to check products on farm.