SELENIUM DEFICIENCY AN ISSUE
Selenium is an essential element in the diet of animals. It plays an important role in immune function, growth and muscle function, and fertility. Selenium is found in the soil, …
Drench Groups and Actives
Drench groups and actives Worms Examples* of brand names/comments BZ or benzimidazole group (‘white’)Balbendazolefenbendazoleoxfendazole barber’s pole worm, ‘scour worms’, adult liver fluke, nodule worm, aids control of intestinal tapeworm (Moniezia) …
Summer worm problems in cattle, goats, and sheep
23 JAN 2023 – Written by ParaBoss Worms are active all year round. But some worms really love warm wet weather. This means that as the weather warms up in …
Ketosis / Pregnancy toxaemia
Ketosis, or pregnancy toxaemia, occurs in cattle, sheep and goats. It is caused by the abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and volatile fatty acids. Ketosis usually occurs in animals in good …
How to worm your way out of a wet season
At lambing and during lactation, a ewe’s immunity to worms temporarily declines. It is also important to minimise worm infections of your lambs as they have little immunity to the …
Did my stock get sick from Coxie?
You hear a lot of talk about ‘Coxie’ causing disease in livestock. This parasite, more formally called ‘coccidiosis’, affects young sheep, cattle and goats, plus a range of other animal …
Treating sheep for lice
Treatment options need to be tailored according to the situation to gain eradication (or in long wool, effective control). An understanding of available products, the best way to apply treatments …
Barber’s pole worm
(Haemonchus contortus) Barber’s pole worm is most commonly found in Queensland and the northern half of NSW where summer rainfall is common or dominant. This worm is less of a …
Chemical resistance concerns for worms, ticks and buffalo fly
Eric Barker, 03/11/2022 WORMS, ticks and buffalo flies have all been the beneficiaries of repeated wet years across the east coast – prompting many to ramp up their treatment programs. …
