Virginia State University and Fort Valley State University Online FAMACHA© Certification Training
Dr. Dahlia O’Brien and Dr. Niki Whitley
Requirements for Receiving FAMACHA© Cards and Certificate
STEP 1 — Watch the Certification Video
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​Watch the FAMACHA©/Sustainable Integrated Parasite Management video at: https://youtu.be/Q8QKeC64-hE
STEP 2 — Submit Your FAMACHA Demonstration Video
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​Email a short video of yourself conducting FAMACHA© eye score on a sheep, goat, llama, or alpaca using the correct technique *COVER, PUSH, PULL POP* to famachavideo@gmail.com.
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Please ensure that your video does not exceed 30 seconds.
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A demonstration video can be found at: https://youtu.be/I5rcuvVG56Q?t=1661
STEP 3 — Complete the FAMACHA© Training Quiz
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Take the online FAMACHA training quiz.
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A score of 70% or higher is required to pass.
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The exam may be taken multiple times if needed.
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To take the quiz, click here or cut and paste the following link into your browser: http://vsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1U2IU6d6Fl4Akwl4
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CERTIFICATION
Once all 3 steps are completed and reviewed, your FAMACHA Certificate and Certification Card will be mailed to you.
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Please allow 10 to 14 days for processing and mailing.
If you do not receive your packet within 10 to 14 days after submission, please email:
famachavideo@gmail.com, whitleyn@fvsu.edu or dobrien@vsu.edu
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Additional Resources:
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Video on how and why to do fecal egg counting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZQymZKe_hs&t=11s and associated publication on how to do fecal egg counting: https://web.uri.edu/sheepngoat/files/McMaster-Test_Final3.pdf
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Website with videos, fact sheets/best management practices, links, etc. on parasitemanagement/control: www.wormx.info
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Website with many resources related to goat and sheep production: www.sheepandgoat.com​​
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Last Updated on 05/11/2026 by Sanjok Poudel
