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Breeding for resistance best insurance against worms
Monday 17th of March 2014
Sheep breeders pursuing worm ‘resilience’ rather than ‘resistance’ could be placing undue pressure on their sheep during the current dry seasonal conditions. According to Executive Officer of the WormBoss program, Dr Lewis Kahn, sheep breeders selecting better grown sheep are indirectly selecting for worm ‘resilience’ but this does not improve worm ‘resistance’ because they... Click here to view this media release »
Producers see information as key for beating worms in sheep
Tuesday 17th of September 2013
In a state that battles year-round with worms, Tasmanian sheep producers are arming themselves with the latest information and advice to keep on top of potential and developing worm issues. Paul Nilon, an animal health consultant based south of Launceston with 30 years’ experience in sheep health and production, said a recent meeting of producers revealed that roughly half were using the WormBoss website and actively... Click here to view this media release »
New national survey of sheep roundworm drench resistance reveals staggering levels of resistance to market leading drench
Friday 30th of August 2013
29 August 2013, Sydney, Australia: The first national drench resistance study in nearly 20 years has revealed unexpectedly high levels of resistance to commonly used sheep drench actives, including to the market leading active moxidectin. The results of this study identifies the ever growing prevalence and severity of resistance to the ‘old’ drench classes as a serious concern, and supports urgent calls for sheep... Click here to view this media release »
Worm control needs a holistic approach
Thursday 23rd of May 2013
Worms cost Australian sheep producers more in lost productivity than any other animal health problem, a situation made worse with drench resistance now widespread and increasing in severity in all sheep regions. Sheep producers need reliable information on a holistic approach to management, and according to Novartis Animal Health Veterinarian Ben Brown, WormBoss is the best online resource to do so. Click here to view this media release »
Grazing management lowers worm burden at Kurrajong Park
Monday 18th of February 2013
A multi-pronged approach of grazing management, regular monitoring, resistance testing and strategic drenching, has been the key to managing worm burdens in the 20,000-head flock at Kurrajong Park, Coolah. Click here to view this media release »
ASBVs key to worm resistance and resilience at Petali
Wednesday 30th of January 2013
Selecting breeding stock with superior in-built resistance to worms is delivering improved growth rates and more resilient lambs for New England breeder Martin Oppenheimer. Click here to view this media release »
Breaking the worm burden at Ben Lomond
Thursday 6th of December 2012
Small changes to grazing management have resulted in a big reduction in the worm burden, as well as significant cost savings, for NSW sheep producer Nigel Bourne. Click here to view this media release »
New WormBoss website delivers on the spot advice
Wednesday 21st of November 2012
Sheep producers now have access to localised best practice advice for controlling worms, with the launch of a revamped WormBoss website. Worms cost Australian sheep producers more than any other animal health problem & sustainable management is essential for on-farm productivity. Click here to view this media release »
Evidence mounting for targeted worm treatment in sheep
Wednesday 9th of May 2012
Evidence is mounting that selective treatment of adult sheep to control worms can work under south east Australian conditions and help prevent the build-up of drench resistance, following the completion of year one of a two-year field trial. Click here to view this media release »
New WormBoss Worm Control Workshops to cut sheep management costs
Wednesday 10th of August 2011
Worms can cost sheep producers thousands of dollars each year in lost production, but a new series of WormBoss Worm Control Workshops are about to commence to help producers improve the effectiveness of their worm control practices. Click here to view this media release »

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