Prevent Parasites Through Grazing
Parasites continue to plague many sheep and goat producers throughout the grazing season. Internal parasites decrease growth rates and in high levels can even cause death. However, sheep and goat producers can follow several practices to minimize the impacts to their flock or herd. These practices center on grazing management, but can also include genetic selection principles. Read full article from the Sheep Site
Reduced Activity May Indicate Parasitism
Parasitism impacts grazing behavior. Parasitized animals reduce their intake of pasture. These changes are potential indicators of disease. The technology now exists to measure animal activity on pasture. Scientists are using the available technology to determine whether physical activity can be used to access the impact of gastro-intestinal parasites. New Zealand researchers measured body weight, fecal egg count (FEC), and overall activity in two groups of Romney x Suffolk l
