Parasites are becoming resistant to common livestock medications; strategic treatment and monitoring might be the better way ...

Calves under one year of age are more susceptible than older cattle. Older cattle frequently have been exposed to the parasites and developed a degree of immunity. Adult worms in the gut of cattle ...

A question on farmers minds as grazing gets underway in parts of the country is should cattle be dosed for worms before going to grass?

The molecular changes they exhibit can allow us to detect the emergence of these virulent parasites that threaten both cattle ...

Sheep farmers are encouraged to monitor their flock’s risk of nematodirus following recent warm weather, which can influence ...

Endoparasites are parasites that live in the internal organs and tissues of their hosts. They include worms and liver fluke and can have a severe impact on growth rates and production of sheep.

Research into roundworms that cause disease in livestock has improved the targeted control of these parasites, resulting in healthier animals and economic benefits for farmers. Gastrointestinal ...