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This quick quiz tests your knowledge of sheep and goat parasites and their control.
What is the procedure that is used to conduct a DrenchTest?
Under what situations should I give a quarantine drench?
When will the blowflies return?
Which sheep are most at risk of pregnancy toxaemia?
When a business offers a worm egg counting service, the assumption is that they do it accurately. However, in the 2019 round of the WEC QA Program proved nearly 30% of participants failed to meet the levels of accuracy and variability set by the program.
If you are a WEC provider, ParaBoss plans to run the 2020 round, with registrations opening in late August; notices will be in this newsletter and on the WormBoss web site. >> More info.
If you are a WEC user, check whether your provider is on the WormBoss list of successful WEC QA program participants.
With winter in full swing, we are well reminded to continue monitoring for worms as they still remain a risk, particularly as sheep are grazing closer to the ground. Be on the lookout for for pregnancy toxaemia and hypocalcaemia, especially in areas that have seen an increase in twinning rates. Also, Paul shares a horror story of monumental fluke resistance—remember the importance of quarantine drenching when bringing in stock.
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