Management
Deworming isn't the only way to control internal parasites in small ruminants. In fact, having to deworm a lot of animals may be an indication that current management is inadequate and that changes are necessary. There are many management practices which will help to minimize the number of animals that require anthelmintic treatment. Grazing management is one of the most powerful tools for managing internal parasitism in small ruminants.
Articles
Controlling worms in dairy goats: a challenge; by Steve Hart, Extension Goat Specialist, Langston University [Timely Topic, August 2012].
High quality forage helps to maintain resilience to GI parasites; Dr. Ken Turner, USDA-ARS, El Reno, Oklahoma [Timely Topic, July 2014].
Late summer parasite management strategies in goats; Ken Andries, Kentucky State University [Timely Topic, August 2013].
Managing the barber pole worm; part 2 in a six part series on worm control in goats. Steve Hart, Langston University. Originally published in Goat Rancher Magazine [April 2008]
.; J.M. Burke; USDA, ARS, Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center, Booneville, AR [August 2006].
; Steve Hart; Langston University.
Relatively low-cost, easy fixes to decrease gastrointestinal loads on the farm; Jean-Marie Luginbuhl, North Carolina State University [Timely Topic, April 2013].
The "silver bullet" of worm control in small ruminants
Paul Casey, Heifer Project International. [Timely Topic, November 2014].
Conference proceedings
; Jean-Marie Luginbuhl, North Carolina State University; 10th Anniversary Conference of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control [May 2013].
. J.F.L. Torres-Acosta et al. 10th Anniversary Conference of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control [May 2013].
. Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland Extension. 18th Annual Dairy Sheep Symposium of North America. [October 2012].
External Links
Handbook for the control of internal parasites of sheep; University of Guelph, Canada [2010].
Internal parasite (worm) control; Sheep 201: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Sheep; by Susan Schoenian; University of Maryland Extension [2012].
; Kate Hepworth and Mike Neary, Purdue University; and Terry Hutchins, University of Kentucky [August 2006].
; K.A. Abbott, A. Taylor, L.A. Stubbings (SCOPS). [June 2012].
Fact sheets
; Margo Hale; National Center for Appropriate Technology/The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) [2006].
Steps to effective and sustainable internal parasite management; Will Getz and Susan Schoenian; Let's Grow With Two Plus, American Sheep Industry Association [2011].
; William Shulaw, Rory Lewandowski, Jeff McCutcheon, and Joyce Foster, Ohio State University Extension [2012].
; Margo Hale and Linda Coffey; and Southern Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control [April 2011].
; Linda Coffey and Margo Hale; National Center for Appropriate Technology/The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) [October 2012].
; William Shulaw, Rory Lewandowski, Jeff McCutcheon, and Joyce Foster, Ohio State University Extension [2012].
; by Jeff McCutcheon, Rory Lewandowski, William Shulaw, and Joyce Foster, Ohio State University Extension [2012].
Journal articles
A comparison of two integrated approaches of controlling nematode parasites in small ruminants; J. Miller, J. Burke, T. Terrill, and M. Kearney; Veterinary Parasitology [June 2011].
Experiences with integrated concepts for the control of Haemonchus contortus in sheep and goats in the United States; T. Terrill, J. Miller, J. Burke, and J. Mosjidis; Veterinary Parasitology [March 2012].
Impact of rotational grazing on management of gastrointestinal nematodes in weaned lambs; J.M. Burke, J.E. Miller and T.H. Terrill; Veterinary Parasitology [July 2009].
Meeting abstracts
Influence of season of lambing on gastrointestinal nematode infection of lambs; J. Burke and J. Miller. Southern Section of the American Society of Animal Science [February 2011].
Integrated control of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) using sericea lespedeza (SL), FAMACHA, and copper oxide wire particles (COWP) in weaned goats in Arkansas; J. Burke, J. Miller, J. Mosjidis, and T. Terrill; Southern Section of the American Society of Animal Science [February 2010].
Integrated control of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) using sericea lespedeza (SL), FAMACHA, and copper oxide wire particles (COWP) in weaned lambs in Arkansas; J. Burke, J. Miller, J. Mosjidis, and T. Terrill; Southern Section of the American Society of Animal Science [February 2010].
Sunn hemp with chicory or pearl millet to minimize gastrointestinal nematode infection in weaned goats; J. Burke, J. Mosjidis, and J. Miller; Southern Section of the American Society of Animal Science [February 2011].
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"Grazing management is the most powerful tool we have for maintaining animal health and performance." |