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Farmers Urged to Stay Vigilant as Weather Break Increases Risk of Worms in Lambs.

Farmers "must" be on high alert for worms in their lambs after wet weather, according to animal health company, Zoetis.

High worm egg counts in livestock are being seen in areas experiencing drought, prompting experts to warn farmers to test their stock.

There has been a challenging start to the grazing season across the country with an unusually cold and dry April leading to poor grass growth in many regions. This is likely to have an impact on the parasites that we often expect to see at this time of year and emphasises the importance of monitoring flocks to make sure any treatments are given at the correct time. NEMATODIRUS Lambs that are grazing fields that were grazed by lambs the previous year will be at risk of Nematodirosis – caused by the Nematodirus battus worm. We would usually expect Nematodirus to cause problems in lambs ...