
Nodules from Coccidia in small instestine of sheep (Source: Dr R Woodgate, Department of Agriculture & Food WA)

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The Quick Quiz
This quick quiz tests your knowledge of sheep and goat parasites and their control.
1. Name 2 situations when you would drench sheep without a WormTest.
2. Is it possible to breed for flystrike resistance and still improve productivity?
3. Under what situation is resistance to lice treatments most likely?
4. Name other parasites, other than roundworms, that can cause scouring in goats.
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State Outlooks for July 2018
The drought continues to bite in many areas of Queensland and New South Wales. Most sheep have some degree of nutritional stress at this time of the year, and stock in lower than desirable body condition are predisposed to increased effects of worms even when present in relatively low numbers. Coccidiosis in lambs is also a concern on some properties.