American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control

Certified FAMACHA© Instructors

 

The FAMACHA© eye anemia system was developed by South African scientists and veterinarians. To teach FAMACHA© to farmers, students, and others (and purchase more than one FAMACHA© card), you must be a certified FAMACHA© instructor. The American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control has developed a process for becoming a certified FAMACHA© instructor. It includes an application and an exam.  A panel of consortium members will review the application to determine qualifications for teaching FAMACHA© and other best management practices for controlling internal parasites in small ruminants. A passing grade on the exam is 80 percent. The exam reflects the information that should be taught in workshops and is comprehensive. While you may take the exam more than once, all scores are submitted. Once approved, you will receive a certificate. Certification lasts for two years, after which certified instructors must pass an updated exam.  Instructors will be contacted via email when their certification is due to expire. New certificates will be issued after recertification. Questions about the instructor program should be directed to certifiedfaminstructor@gmail.com

Currently, there are 150 people certified as FAMACHA© instructors from thirty-three US states, three Canadian provinces, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica. Certified instructors include veterinarians, animal scientists, extension agents, and farmers (producers).

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To Become a Certified FAMACHA© Instructor, Please Complete the Application and the Exam in the Link Below-

1. APPLICATION LINK

2. EXAM LINK

To find an instructor near you, click on the name of the state or country.