Keeping a check on the worm burden

<p>Sheep specialist, Damian Costello, is on this week’s OviCast to talk about managing the parasite challenge over the coming weeks. </p><p> </p><p>Damian explains what the burden is and he and Ciarán discuss the current challenge, monitoring worm burden and deciding when to dose. </p><p> </p><p>Damian explains the importance of knowing how effective your wormer is, how to conduct a drench test and interpret the results.  </p><p> </p><p>Finally, he highlights some of the resource material available to help explain some of the issues raised in more detail. </p><p> </p><p>For more info: </p><p><a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/flock-health/anthelmintic-resistance/">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/flock-health/anthelmintic-resistance/</a></p><p> </p><p>For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:<br><a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a></p>