Worms in Pigs:
Making Money in any rural enterprise can be difficult and the last few years in pigs has been no exception, with high feed costs and competing with cheap imported products. Routinely testing for worms in Pigs can make the difference. Drench only when necessary and enure feed conversions are the best they can be. A StockWatch worm egg count for pigs only costs cents per pig when numbers are involved. Lost production costs significantly more! Why Test: Without information you could be tearing up money drenching when it's not needed or miss a worm problem that leads to scouring and lost production as a result. A visual appraisal of a mob is not a reliable way to assess worm burdens in goats. A worm test is the only method to definitive method. Drench because you know your goats have worms...not because you think they might! StockWatch results are represented in eggs per gram and split into the basic roundworm types and include comments on any other parasites observed. Results are forwarded within 24 hours of arrival at the Lab. Standard Test: Mob average offering simple sample collection, quickly answering if drenching is required or your recent drench has performed. Premium Test: Mob average including range of 10 samples, which offers producers more detail to make decisions when the risk of infestation is high. Liver Fluke Testing: Liver fluke in Pigs is not common however free range pigs can pick up fluke. A StockWatch Liver Fluke Test is reported as either Positive or Negative. A positive result indicates the presence of adult liver fluke. If positive, management actions are most likely required. Individual Samples for Genetic Selection: 50+ animals $3.85/head (Less than 50 samples = $5/hd) Basic Drench Resistance Testing: It doesn't get simpler. Collect a sample 10 to 14 days after you have drenched to see if the drench you are using is effective or if it's time to rotate your drench. For the best results send a sample prior to drenching to give you a starting point.
The main parisitic worms in Pigs are Ascaris suum which are very pathogenic any number is considered significant in young pigs. Strongyloides spp. of which heavy infections may affect young suckers. Oesophagostomum spp. These are widespread and are often a cause of scouring in pigs. Trichuris spp. (whipworm) and Metastrongylus spp. We comment on all parasitic egg species seen in fecal flotation.
" Sample Collection" is a generic guide suitable for all animal types. The main thing is to get fresh samples from the animals you wish to test. A StockWatch Worm Egg Count Test will provide quick turn around mob average or individual worm egg counts that will help you decide if you need to drench or if your current drenching program is effective. For the fastest results simply download a Request Form, fill in the details and send with your sample/s to: StockWatch Reply Paid 423 Temora NSW 2666. Or order a free StockWatch Kit which includes everything you need to test 1 to 4 mobs. Kits contain Sample Collection Instructions, a Request Form, and a Guide to Egg Count Results. Still unsure - We are always available to discuss results or answer questions. The majority of our work comes from repeat clients and through word of mouth from our happy customers. Feel free to forward our link to a friend. Link.
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