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Don’t get complacent with worm burdens in your stock. Over the past four weeks we have seen worm counts remain fairly level, and are definitely lower than anticipated. However, WECs can rise sharply in vulnerable stock, so maintaining a monitoring program is essential, especially over the next six weeks. The season continues to be a moderate risk year, with prior worm control in summer and autumn dictating the amount of parasite problems we see now coming into winter. If you feel your worm control hasn’t been up to scratch, now is a good time to start re-thinking your spring and early summer drenching plans.
Hoggets, weaner cattle and light lambing ewes are most at risk of worm burdens, and it is important to keep this in mind when selecting lamb paddocks that may not have had a good larval kill over summer. We have also seen pockets of barber’s pole worm outbreaks in lighter, sandy soils and areas with minimal frosts.