Making the Most of Faecal (Worm) Egg Counts (FEC) on Farms The diagram below shows the general life-cycle of roundworms in sheep: How can we use FECS? How can I get FECs done? Faecal Egg Count (FEC) testing kits are available from Murray Farmcare, these can be either collected in-store or delivered on farm. For… Read more »
Calf scour is the most common cause of disease and death in calves during the pre-weaning period. In a 2020 survey, 81 percent of farmers had seen scour in calves during the previous 12 months and 50 percent had lost animals to the disease over the same period1. Scour can be due to both infectious or non-infectious causes. Poor… Read more »
Lungworm (or Husk) is caused by the parasitic worm Dictyocaulus viviparous which can infect cattle of all ages and breeds which have not been able to build immunity through natural exposure or vaccination. Lungworm is now well established on grazing land across the UK which means that planning lungworm control strategies against this widespread disease is important… Read more »
Oral administration Administering via injection As with any type of injection for sheep, injection of an anthelmintic must be done according to the manufacturer’s instructions for one of three administration routes. Massage the site of any injection gently after administration. Other things to consider
Sheep flocks often suffer from an increase in lameness during the summer months – hence our adoption of July as Lameness Month to focus on measures to bring peace of mind and prevent problems developing when the flock may not be easily accessible. The run up to weaning is an ideal time to identify and… Read more »
After 50 years of dedicated service in the animal health supplies industry, we are pleased to announce that Murray Farmcare has been acquired by Harbro Group, a well-known and well-established agricultural business. Harbro Limited is a privately owned independent Scottish company formed in 1976, Harbro trades throughout the UK and internationally, operating three feed mills,… Read more »