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Why test before you drench if you already know the answer? Why test before you drench if you already know the answer?
When you hear the message, WormTest before you drench, do you think to yourself, "Why bother with this extra cost when I know they need drenching?" View this Article
The value of monitoring for worms and drench resistance The value of monitoring for worms and drench resistance
Rainfall has eased off a fair bit in many parts of south eastern Australia since Christmas and this combined with the onset of cooler weather means that clinical parasitism will become less common than say the last half of 2010. View this Article
New DNA test identifies sheep worm species New DNA test identifies sheep worm species
Sheep producers can now benefit from a new DNA test that identifies the different species of roundworms in the sheep with their proportions calculated in a fraction of the time, and with improved accuracy, compared to traditional larval cultures. View this Article
Drench Resistance Tests - as little as 9 cents a sheep Drench Resistance Tests - as little as 9 cents a sheep
The value of Drench Resistance Tests and how to carry them out. View this Article
Drench Test choices - too easy! Drench Test choices - too easy!
Don't bother testing all those combination drenches you might use, just test the WormBoss list of key single actives, pop the results in the new online calculator and you'll know the efficacy of all combination drenches that contain those singles. View this Article
Larvae on pasture - a view from the laboratory Larvae on pasture - a view from the laboratory
Avoiding or maintaining very low numbers of worm larvae on pasture makes for very effective worm control, so an understanding of larvae and how they develop can help to manage or control larvae on pasture. View this Article
WormTest weaner lambs and kids in autumn and winter WormTest weaner lambs and kids in autumn and winter
Southern winters bring wet, cold, high worm-risk conditions that can seriously challenge weaners - both sheep and goats. Regular worm testing will guide appropriate management and treatment. View this Article
WormTests for goats - collecting and sending samples to a testing laboratory in your region WormTests for goats - collecting and sending samples to a testing laboratory in your region
A worm egg count is the most accurate way to know the worm status of your goats, to then make an informed decision about drenching. But what do you do and where do you get the test done? View this Article
Individual or bulk worm egg counts: is there a difference? Individual or bulk worm egg counts: is there a difference?
There are pros and cons for each method, but either is better than not testing. View this Article
Larval cultures and "Strongyle" type eggs Larval cultures and
In WormTests, how are larval cultures done and why and when are they useful? Also, what on earth are those "strongyle" eggs listed on your report? View this Article
Sheep and wool prices are up, but has your worm control improved? Sheep and wool prices are up, but has your worm control improved?
How can you safeguard your investment and get the best growth from your sheep? View this Article
Worm infection during and after dry weather or drought in the (normally) moderate to high rainfall regions Worm infection during and after dry weather or drought in the (normally) moderate to high rainfall regions
What actually happens to worms during long dry periods or drought? And how are they best controlled during these times in those moderate to high rainfall regions where worms are normally present? View this Article
Is your WEC provider up to scratch? Is your WEC provider up to scratch?
Although the 2019 ParaBoss WEC QA Program confirmed that for the majority of the participants the results were well within the accepted limits, a significant number returned results that were too low, too high or too variable. View this Article
Checking for drench resistance: why collect faecal samples 10–14 days post-drenching? Checking for drench resistance: why collect faecal samples 10–14 days post-drenching?
When a drench resistance test is done, samples are checked 10–14 days after drenching. Why then, and not sooner or later? View this Article
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