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Discover gut worm & lungworm control in dairy youngstock. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and managing wormer resistance for healthy herds. #DairyFarming"

Gut worms are a big problem in sheep, impacting health, welfare and productivity. Here we take a closer look at Moxodex and the active moxidectin, and why it could be a good option for parasite control in your flock.

Gut worms can be the cause of scouring and/or poor growth in lambs and sheep late in the season. This occurs when sheep graze infective pasture in the autumn and winter and ingest a large number of worm larvae. Don't let winter worms affect your sheep!

Wormer resistance is an increasingly significant problem in the UK sheep flock. Various UK-wide studies looking at the level of wormer resistance in sheep have shown alarming results. The level of resistance to the different wormer classes varies across farms.

Discover the diagnosis and treatment of parasitic gastroenteritis (PGE) caused by gut worms in lambs. Learn when to worm lambs, how to choose the right wormer, and strategies to combat wormer resistance. Stay informed to ensure successful worm control in your

Discover the signs and impact of parasitic gastroenteritis (PGE) in lambs caused by gut worms. Learn about prevention, management, and treatment options. Stay informed about the latest updates on gut worms in lambs. Last updated June/2023

We look at practical rotation of cattle wormers during the season and explain how it minimizes the development of resistance.

Chanelle Pharma is adding a new wormer active ingredient to its cattle anthelmintic range. Doramax pour-on contains doramectin and is available in three pack sizes, all automatic drenching gun-compatible.

In this article we examine where Doramax Pour-On would fit into parasite management strategies on dairy farms.

In this article we outline the most beneficial uses and timings for Doramax® Pour-On on beef and suckler farms.

Here, we look at were doramectin broadly sits among the other cattle worming ingredients available on the market currently.

Ciarán talks about dosing ewes and rams around breeding time for fluke and worms, including some points on when farmers should and shouldn't dose.

Calves born in the spring will now be grazing hard enough to take in worm larvae. Visual symptoms of gastrointestinal worm infection include dirty back-ends (and condition loss in large-burden scenarios).

This week, Ciarán describes how farmers should pick which positive benefit of Animec® Pour-On appeals the most to their farm system.

Cattle are more prone to respiratory issues like pneumonia than any other species. Here, Ciarán compares their lung capacity with other animals and talks about stressors than can trigger these lung issues.

Recently, there has been reports of cattle presenting with hoose or husk symptoms. This coughing is likely caused by lungworm. But why are we only seeing problems now, suddenly? Ciarán answers that question here.

This week we look at macrocyclic lactones, more commonly known as clear wormers. What is special about these products versus yellow and white wormers? How do we use them properly while ensuring we build the animal's own natural immunity?

Yellow wormers, or levamisoles, are the second family of wormers for use in cattle and sheep. Here, Ciarán goes through the key points for getting the most from yellow wormers and where they fit in practically.

In out latest blog, we outline the different wormer classes, which parasites the products in these classes can treat and some of the pitfalls to be avoided around identifying wormers.

Why do we dose and move? It's not to shed dead worms - contrary to popular belief. It's to do with resistance and keeping it to a minimum in our parasite populations.

Sometimes, even with the best will in the world, underdosing can happen without a farmer knowing it. This week Ciarán goes through some of the scenarios in which this might happen.

Increasing areas of the UK and Ireland are now classified as high risk for the Nematodirus worm based on weather patterns. Lambs born in February and early March are most at risk.

We examine coughing cows in sheds this week - a common occurrence in the weeks post housing. Ciarán looks at the most common causes and talks about when we should take action. Is it lungworm? Could it be your ration? Is it simply environmental conditions?

Ciarán looks at the active ingredients and products farmers can use to dose beef cattle this back-end.

There are three wormer classes for use in cattle; white (BZs), yellow (LVs) and clear (MLs). Each class has its own attributes and limitations when it comes to dairy farms.

When deciding on timing between dosing treatments, it’s important to know a couple of things about the products.

A question often asked – “do I go back to where I came from after dosing lambs, or move them to fresh pasture?” When using products with persistent activity, such as those containing moxidectin, the re infection method will not work.

A question often asked – “do I go back to where I came after dosing lambs, or move them to fresh pasture?” When using products with zero persistency, like Albex, Chanaverm, Animec Oral, Zerofen or Bovex, advice is to...