Archive of Timely Topics
Each month, the ACSRPC web site features a Timely Topic, usually written by one of the members of the consortium. You can contact a member of the Consortium to suggest a topic for a future article.
December 2014
Sericea lespedeza: "wise man's alfalfa"
Tom Terrill, Fort Valley State University (Georgia)
November 2014
The "silver bullet" of worm control in small ruminants
Paul Casey, Heifer Project International (Arkansas)
October 2014
Why does it take so long for new dewormers to become available on the market for small ruminants?
Dr. Adriano Vatta, Zoetis
September 2014
Disgusting tapeworms!
Dr. Anne Zajac, Virginia Tech
August 2014
Should I consider using LongRange™ dewormer for parasite control in small ruminants?
Dr. Ray Kaplan, University of Georgia
July 2014
High quality forage helps to maintain resilience
to GI parasites
Dr. Ken Turner, USDA-ARS, El Reno, Oklahoma
June 2014
Pine bark and other natural dewormers for small ruminants
Dr. Byeng Ryel Min, Tuskegee University
May 2014
Sericea lespedeza for natural control of coccidiosis
Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland Extension
April 2014
Haemonchus contortus and camelids
Dr. Lisa Williamson, University of Georgia
March 2014
Do herbal dewormers work?
Dr. Dahlia O'Brien, Virginia State University
February 2014
How can artificial insemination (AI) further parasite resistance in sheep?
Dr. Joan Burke, Dr. Stephan Wildeus, Roxanne Newton, and Kathy Bielek
January 2014
Blueprint for Selecting Parasite Resistant Sheep:
A Shepherd's Perspective
Kathy Bielek, Misty Oaks Farm, Wooster, Ohio
December 2013
Is the fungus still among us? The answer is yes.
Dr. Jim Miller, Louisiana State University
November 2013
Copper oxide wire particles to control Haemonchus contortus in small ruminants
Dr. Joan Burke, USDA-ARS, Booneville, Arkansas
October 2013
Potential solutions for highly resistant worms
in sheep and goats
Dr. Steve Hart, Langston University (Oklahoma)
August 2013
Late summer parasite management strategies in goats
Dr. Ken Andries, Kentucky State University
July 2013
Do you know which dewormer(s) are effective on your farm?
by Dr. E. Nelson Escobar, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
June 2013
Haemonchus contortus thrives in upper midwestern U.S.
by Dr. Richard Erhhardt, Michigan State University
May 2013
Breed type and resistance: building a parasite-resistant meat goat herd at North Carolina A&T State University
by Dr. Niki Whitley and Sara Beth Routh
April 2013
Relatively low-cost, easy fixes to decrease gastrointestinal loads on the farm
by Dr. Jean-Marie Luginbuhl, North Carolina State University
March 2013
10th Year Anniversary Conference (conference proceedings)
February 2013
Resistance: it's a gene frequency thing
by Dr. Will Getz, Fort Valley State University (Georgia)
December 2012
The periparturient egg rise
by Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland Extension
November 2012
Oral moxidectin more effective
Journal of Veterinary Parasitology
October 2012
Building internal parasite resistance in small ruminants: new ATTRA publication focuses on animal selection
by Linda Coffey, NCAT/ATTRA (Arkansas)
September 2012
Controlling worms in dairy goats: a challenge
by Dr. Steve Hart, Langston University (Oklahoma)
August 2012
The DrenchRite Assay
by Sue Howell and Bob Storey, University of Georgia
Lambs and kids are slow to develop immunity to parasites.