Sheep farmers are being urged to conduct regular faecal egg counts, as data reveals there is no such thing as a ‘regular worm ...

The sheep and goats develop a swollen neck. My vet says this is due to stomach worms. Initially, I was deworming by myself and it was effective but the vet advised that I Iet him do it.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sheep farmers are being urged to stay vigilant for signs of liver fluke and worms. The risk of parasites is said to be 'hugely variable' in the ...

Sheep farmers are encouraged to monitor their flock’s risk of nematodirus following recent warm weather, which can influence ...

In South-East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, worm infection is ranked as the animal health constraint with the highest impact on resource-poor livestock keepers. In regions where livestock such as goats ...

Ectoparasites are external parasites that attack the skin. Control of ectoparasits in sheep relies on strategic prevention, treatment and good biosecurity. In this course we cover the most importa ...