Article summary Faecal egg counts (FECs) are a useful way to monitor parasite egg shedding, but small mistakes can produce misleading results. Poor sampling, incorrect storage, inaccurate dilution, unsuitable flotation solutions and counting errors can all affect the final figure.
Background: For decades, equine parasite control has relied heavily on routine anthelmintic administration. As resistance to multiple medicine classes becomes increasingly widespread,first-opinion practitioners face the challenge of balancing effective parasite control with preserving the efficacy of the treatments that remain available.
Spring In The Beehive – Time For A Bee Health Check? Spring weather boosts honeybee activity and with it the risk of disease and colony collapse. Here’s a fast test to help hobbyist and commercial beekeepers keep a check on colony health.
Counting parasite worm eggs in the faeces from your animals is easy and economical with Vetlab Bespoke FEC starter kits, that include flotation solutions, veterinary quality microscopes and everything you need to carry out Faecal Egg Counts.
Regular testing for equine tapeworm in horses and donkeys with the Equisal Saliva Test and Bespoke FEC Kits can increase the effectiveness of anthelmintic treatments, reduce the risk of parasite resistance and promote the long-term health of your horses and donkeys.
Testing re-homed and rescue dogs for Canine Brucellosis is simple with this in house testing kit. Canine Brucellosis is on the rise for kennel keepers, puppy breeders and pet owners. Here’s why the simple and effective FASTest Brucella Canis test is now the vital off-the-shelf resource for dog rescuers, breeders and re-homers.
What beekeepers can do now to check if their honeybee hives risk three devastating diseases. Honey bees are key to crop health making the vital contribution to pollination in crop production and in the natural environment.
Test For Species-Crossing Avian Flu Helps Cornish Sanctuary Save Seals Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is devastating wild seabird colonies and commercial poultry flocks worldwide. Scavenging on HPAI infected seabird carcasses is blamed for increased avian flu deaths in seal populations.
Safe, Simple and Mess Free Faecal Parasite Egg Monitoring For Alpacas and Llamas As pets, companion animals, for commercial recreation or as a source of quality textiles, alpacas and llamas require constant monitoring for intestinal worms and parasites.
Statspin Ovatube®: Reliable DIY Parasitic Worm Egg Monitoring for Animal Keepers Keepers and handlers of companion, recreational and rescue animals will find the Statspin Ovatube® Test is the quick, clean and convenient do-it-yourself method for detecting and monitoring intestinal worms and parasites.
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