Internal Parasites of Sheep & their control, now & in the future

It has suddenly become very important for sheep farmers regardless of flock size to understand how internal parasites (worms) function and especially how they develop resistance to the chemicals in drenches.

Buying drench can now be a very confusing business with over 40 products on the market all based on only three chemical active ingredient families.So seeking reliable independent advice free from commercial promotion has never been so important.

This book is essential background for sheep farmers regardless of flock size, who want to have a meaningful discussion with their veterinarian to develop a worm control programme for their farm as every farm is different.It will also be a valuable resource for students of sheep husbandry, veterinary nursing and animal care students, as well as staff in the farm servicing industries who have to sell drench to many clients who are not sure what is needed.

It is written in an easy-to-read style so you only need to read what you need to know and can skip the rest to save time. Heres what the book covers:

• Worms in sheep - some current myths and half truths.
• Worms in sheep -what are they and how do they live?
• Worm burdens - how to test for worms in sheep.
• Worm control - good farm management. * Drenching -its role in controlling worms.
• Drench resistance - what is it?
• Resilience and resistance - what are these?
• Refugia - what is it?.
• Immunity - its role in controlling worms
• Advice -old, new, good and bad.
• Other options - present and future.
• Where to from here? * Breeding worm-free sheep.
• References and further reading.

P&P on this item is $2.50 within NZ