This month's Timely Topic from the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control is "Relatively easy, low-cost "fixes" to reduce gastrointestinal parasite loads on the farm."
Written by Dr. Jean-Marie Luginbuhl from North Carolina State University, the article covers the following topics:
You can read the full article on the home page of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control. Each month, there is a new Timely Topic written by a member of the consortium. Previous Timely Topics are archived on the web site.
The American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control was formed in 2003 to address the growing problem of anthelmintic (dewormer) resistance in the small ruminant industry. In May, the Consortium will celebrate its 10th anniversary by holding an International Conference in Fort Valley, Georgia.
Written by Dr. Jean-Marie Luginbuhl from North Carolina State University, the article covers the following topics:
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| Multi-species grazing: cattle + sheep |
- Repairing water leaks
- Fencing off moist areas
- Avoiding grassy pens
- Separating animals into management groups
- Subdividing pastures
- Decreasing stocking rates
- Grazing multiple species of livestock
- Keeping recently purchased goats and sheep off pasture
- Keeping good records and culling aggressively
You can read the full article on the home page of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control. Each month, there is a new Timely Topic written by a member of the consortium. Previous Timely Topics are archived on the web site.
The American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control was formed in 2003 to address the growing problem of anthelmintic (dewormer) resistance in the small ruminant industry. In May, the Consortium will celebrate its 10th anniversary by holding an International Conference in Fort Valley, Georgia.
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