Farmers, vets and scientists agree.
It’s time for genetics.
“We’ve dramatically reduced the frequency of drenching”
Glenbrook Romneys – Kaukapakapa. Running our own worm fecal egg counts using the FECPAC kit from Techion Group, we are able to ascertain the…
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“Breeding resistance to internal parasites is an essential tool”
Danny Hajdu – retired veterinarian. Parasitism has consistently been ranked the No. 1 Animal health problem by sheep farmers in NZ In 1962 the…
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“WormFEC Gold members have the track record, passion and knowledge to produce a genuine genetic advantage”
Mark Anderson – MVSc VetsNorth. Gut parasitism is a major problem for sheep farming. It has been estimated that up to 30% of modern…
“It will take time to build this trait into the flock and see effects. So start now”
Dave Warburton – Vet Services Hawke’s Bay. Drench resistance is the number one animal health issue affecting sheep performance across New Zealand. Introducing worm…
“A low-cost sustainable approach to reduce the effects of parasitism”
John McEwan – AgResearch Scientist. Breeding for host resistance to internal parasites in sheep has been shown from more than 40 years of research…
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“Breeding sheep with an increased ability to resist infection is an important part of the strategy”
Kathyrn McRae – AgResearch Scientist. Currently, control of parasites in sheep relies heavily on the use of anthelmintic treatment. The increasing prevalence of drench…