New Small Ruminant Specialist
Dr. Andrew Weaver has been hired as the new Small Ruminant Specialist at North Carolina State University. Dr. Weaver grew up in central Michigan and was active in 4-H. He is a graduate of Michigan State University, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia University. At WVU, his research and extension focused on utilization of genetic tools and management practices to improve parasite resistance, performance, and end product value of small ruminants in the Southeastern US. Dr. Weaver
Comparison of FEC Methods
Measurement of fecal egg counts (FEC) is the standard approach for assessing strongyle-type parasite egg shedding in livestock and is the primary means for assessing dewormer efficacy. There are several fecal egg counting methods. They vary in sensitivity, accuracy, precision, and technical difficulty. Scientists compared three methods (modified Wisconsin 3-chamber, 3 chamber McMaster, and Mini-Flotac) in cattle, sheep, horses, and llamas. In both an egg-spiking study and cl
