Trichuris: Whipworms
Trichuris, whipworms in Australia, what they are and how to manage them Trichuris, commonly called whipworms, are intestinal worms with a thin front end and thicker tail end. In Australia …
Eimeria (Coccidia):, Signs, Oocyst Testing and Control
Eimeria in Australia, what it is and how to manage it Eimeria are coccidian protozoa that infect the gut lining. They are most important in young stock that are crowded …
Giardia: Signs, Testing and Control for Sheep and Cattle
Giardia in Australia, what it is and how to manage it Giardia is a protozoan parasite that affects the small intestine. It is most important in young stock on wet …
Cestodes: Tapeworm, Signs, Testing and Control
Cestodes, tapeworm in Australia, what they are and how to manage them Tapeworms (cestodes) are flatworms that live in the gut of grazing animals. In Australia they are most often …
Effective Management of Strongyle Nematodes
Strongyles, sometimes written strongyls or strongylids, are roundworms that live in the gut of grazing animals. In Australia they affect sheep, cattle and goats to varying degrees. This page explains …
Coccidia Symptoms and Transmission
Coccidia in Australia, what they are and how to manage them Coccidia are protozoan parasites, mainly Eimeria species, that affect sheep, cattle and goats. They are most important in young …
Ascarids in Young Horses
Ascarids, what they are and how to manage them Ascarids are large roundworms with thick shelled eggs that persist in the environment. In Australian grazing systems they are most relevant …
Strongyloides Life Cycle and Treatment
What are Strongyloides? Strongyloides are tiny roundworms that can affect sheep, cattle and goats. They are most important in young stock on wet, warm country. This page explains what a …
Understanding Trematodes
The Complex Life Cycle of Flukes Liver fluke is a trematode parasite that cycles through snails on wet country, irrigation areas and swampy paddocks. It affects sheep and cattle across …
Faecal Egg Count Guide: EPG Results
Faecal egg count (WEC) results just arrived? This page explains what your EPG means, how parasite class and the McMaster test guide a safe worm egg count treatment plan, and …
Drench Groups and Actives
Choosing a drench in Australia comes down to what works on your property, your stock class and the season. Here is a quick guide to the main drench actives, written …