
Is a pre-lambing drench necessary?

Detecting strike early has benefits

LIver fluke infections can increase in drought
The Quick Quiz
This quick quiz tests your knowledge of sheep and goat parasites and their control.
- If a pre-lambing drench is necessary, why is it given in the three week period before the start of lambing?
- What are 4 requirements of a feedlotting system for goats to ensure that feed remains free from worm contamination?
- How do you identify early flystrikes and what is the benefit of early detection?
- How can you increase the probability of finding lice on sheep in an early (new) infestation?
>> Check the answers.
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State Outlooks for April 2019
Some sheep areas of Queensland may see falls of rain in the next few days, but parts of western New South Wales are not expecting to see much rain at all. As the weather, particularly rainfall, worms and pastures are closely linked, any sheep grazing on green grass need to be carefully monitored for parasites. In the temperate regions of the country, autumn has been dry and rather warm. Worm and fly activity has continued well into April.
The April fluke drench
‘After the first frost’ in April is said to be the best time to give the most important liver fluke drench of the year! Given that this autumn is warmer than expected, and frosts may be delayed, does this adage still hold true?
Lou Baskind, DV, Braidwood, NSW, provides some interesting commentary to assist with your decision making.