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The estimation of gastrointestinal strongyle worm burdens in young sheep flocks: a new approach to the interpretation of faecal egg counts. I. Development

Authors: McKenna PB
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 35, Issue 6, pp 94-97, Jun 1987
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Diagnostic procedures, Nematode, Parasites - internal
Article class: Scientific Article

Abstract: A new approach to the interpretation of faecal egg counts using a simple “formula”, is described. It is suggested that adoption of this procedure may enable the likely level and frequency distribution of strongyle worm burdens (Nematodirus excluded) in young sheep flocks to be estimated. The potential relevance of this information to the diagnosis of gastrointestinal parasitism is discussed.

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