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Back to basics on faecal egg count testing

As we head into spring when worm burdens rise it is advised that ewes should be treated post lambing. Ellie Layton goes back to basics on faecal egg count testing.

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Back to basics on faecal egg count testing

A faecal egg count (FEC) is used to monitor worm burdens in sheep. Not only does it help determine if sheep need treating for worms, but doing a follow up count after drenching also detects if the product...

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