FEC Check: Understanding sheep roundworm egg count results at a glance
Roundworms are typically controlled using anthelmintics, however, resistance to one or more of the 5 available drug classes is common on UK farms. Targeting our use of anthelmintics, by treating animals only when they require it, could slow the development of resistance and reduce chemical usage on farm. Faecal egg counts allow farmers to monitor whether animals require treatment, when to administer it and to check whether the treatment was effective.