Parasite testing allows you to monitor livestock production by checking for clinical and sub-clinical diseases that may be hampering growth rates or production. Regular monitoring of livestock can reduce drenching frequency and delay the onset of resistance as you are not “blanket drenching’ your herd of flock, but drenching only when worm egg counts reach a threshold level.
he threshold or drench trigger levels vary throughout the year according to seasonal influences and stock type, age, condition and pasture availability. At Livestock Logic, we objectively analyse the sample, and give free veterinary interpretation of the results! This helps you make informed management decisions! As well as monitoring for the physical appearance of parasite eggs in the faeces, we can test your drench efficacy by conducting a drench resistance test. A drench resistance test is an extremely valuable tool that identifies the most suitable classes of drenches to use on your property.
After we set up the trial on your property, conduct the worm egg counts, and culture and identify the worm species present, we will put together a three year drench program that is specific for your property. Combined with this package are free phone consultations and a yearly meeting to discuss progress. Combined with frequent monitoring throughout the year, conducting a drench resistance test allows you to select the most effective drench(s) for use on your farm and will ensure you maximise your livestock’s productivity, health and performance!
You can conduct individual worm egg counts on sires – this allows you to select sires for worm resistance.
Worm Logic offers a cost effective and rapid testing service backed by 30 + years of servicing the industry and a combined 90+ years industry knowledge and experience. We don’t just test your sample – we provide phone and farm support by qualified veterinarians and interpretation of the results to help you make informed stock management decisions.
