Regularly conduct faecal egg counts to prevent roundworms
Farmers must be on their guard for roundworms in their flocks this season by regularly conducting faecal egg counts, after data from last year…
Source: thescottishfarmer.co.uk
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Last year saw record levels of lamb parasites says Zoetis
FARMERS have been told to be on their guard for roundworms this season after data showed a higher than average worm egg count, despite…
Source: thescottishfarmer.co.uk
Last year saw record levels of lamb parasite, data shows
Farmers told to be on their guard for roundworms this season after data shows a higher than average worm egg counts, despite record-breaking temperatures.
Source: farminguk.com
Records show 2022 was an unusual year for lamb parasite levels
Parasite levels in lambs hit record highs last year, with a peak average strongyle count of 950 eggs/gram, according to an animal health company’s
United Kingdom Peter Baber Plant Health Agency Apha Zoetis Parasite Watch Scheme Plant Health Agency Weir Park Farm
Source: fwi.co.uk
'High worm egg counts being seen in a lot of places'
High worm egg counts in livestock are being seen in areas experiencing drought, prompting experts to warn farmers to test their stock.
Source: agriland.ie
Estate flock halves feed cost and lifts scan rate to 186%
Estate flock halves feed cost and lifts scan rate to 186% >More in © Jelly Bean Creations A major system overhaul on a lowland estate has lifted scanning rates and cut bought-in feed costs by £6.28 a ewe over the past five years. The team at Overbury Estate, near Tewksbury, Gloucestershire, is aiming to rear 1.75 lambs a ewe this year from its 1,100-head cross-bred flock after scanning at 186%. This is a major improvement from the 2...
Source: fwi.co.uk