The management and treatment of worms for a livestock enterprise is critical to its success. Worm egg counts are an accurate method of checking the worm status of a mob or individual animals. With this in mind TFS launched a worm initiative in late 2019 that provides members with $310 of free worm testing through Dawbuts Animal Health. An aim of this project is to provide meaningful feedback to members on the worm burdens within the TFS area and for more testing to take place. Matt Playford, MD of Dawbuts estimates that only around 15% of producers worm test their livestock. To take advantage of the free testing please get in touch.
Drench Resistance Testing
TFS has been approached by Dawbuts for members to take part in a drench resistance project that Dawbuts have funding for and there are still a few spots available to take part. If you wish to take part or require further information please get in touch soon as the project winds up at the end of June 2020.
Controlling worms in livestock – Dealing with rain after drought
Matt Playford from Dawbuts Animal Health prepared this article for TFS members in February 2020. It gives members an idea of what to expect from worms after rain events that follow extended dry spells. It goes on to explain monitoring worm burdens and then the potential need for treatment. To review the entire article please click to download.