As we are coming into autumn and slowly approaching the winter months the parasites to look out for are gut worm and lung worm.
Lung Worm
Lung worm is a parasitic infestation caused by the worm Dictyocaulus viviparous that targets the respiratory system, and with heavy infestations can be fatal. […]
As we have approached the summer months, we have seen the temperatures soar which is good for catching a tan but not good for parasites on the horizon.
Due to warm weather, we have seen a high volume of Nematodirus, a round worm which particularly affects lambs, causing high mortality […]
One of my favourite events of year coming up…TURN OUT! Who else is excited? As the easy task of letting all the stock commences it also opens the door to all the questions about how best to maintain a low parasite burden in your stock.
The Lancashire team have flourished […]
Don’t tuck parasites in for winter
We are now coming up to housing which is a good time to think about getting on top of parasites for the year and going forward into next grazing season. However, it is important this is done correctly to ensure the optimum outcome is […]
Anthelmintic resistance is one of the biggest challenges to the health and profitability of sheep and affects the entire sheep industry. A recent study found that parasitic worms has been estimated to cost the European livestock industry more than €1.8 billion per year, with drug resistance costing at least €38 […]
In Lancs the vets and techs have been busy putting together Parasite Control Plans (PCP’s) and planning for a summer of worm egg counts. Last year we had farms who successfully made it through the grazing season without the need to worm their animals whilst out at grass. This really […]
With turnout hopefully not too far around the corner now is the opportune time to get Lungworm control fresh in your minds to avoid losses at a later date.
Lungworm (also known as ‘husk’, ‘hoose’ and ‘parasitic bronchitis’) is caused by the parasite Dictyocaulus viviparus. Animals are infected after grazing on […]
Liver Fluke (Fasciola hepatica) is an ever-present concern in livestock farming, particularly in dairy where treatments are limited due to long withdrawal periods. Unlike worms, animals do not develop any immunity to fluke infection and can be reinfected each year or even every few weeks in particularly high-risk areas. Winter […]
We are nearing winter and cows are slowly making their way inside for the dark nights. Most ewes have by now seen the tup and are off onto winter grazing. The months to come have us SQPs thinking about fluke and your housing dosing.
Fluke
Typically seen in ‘boggy’ areas/ […]
The sun has been shining and a lot of you by now have either braved a first cut, or have the clamp ready and waiting to be filled (que the rain). This being said, the emergence of this warm and damp weather should have you thinking about what parasites it […]
