WORMInfo
What's new in the world of worms?
July 24, 2018
WORMINFO is a monthly newsletter about worms. It is sent to subscribers to the WORMINFO listserv. The WORMINFO listserv lets subscribers know when something new has posted to WORMX, the web site of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control (ACSRPC). To subscribe to the WORMINFO listserv, send an email to listserv@listserv.umd.edu. In the body of the message, write subscribe WORMINFO. You can also subscribe to the newsletters via Smore.
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DrenchRite© Test Currently Unavailable
The laboratory of Dr. Ray Kaplan at University of Georgia regrets to inform clients with small ruminants and exotic animals that we are currently on back order for the DrenchRite® resistance testing assay plates. We hope to resolve this problem in the coming months, however, at this time we are unable to perform this resistant testing assay. We regret any inconveniences this may cause.
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The DrenchRite® test uses special assay plates that are made in Australia. Testing was recently halted because the plates were not available. Good news: the lab at UGA should receive new plates in a few weeks and be able to resume DrenchRite® testing before the end of August. Contact the lab before collecting and submitting samples.
Sue Howell
(706) 542-0742
Using a Smart Phone to Count Fecal Eggs
Researchers at the Gluck Equine Research Center at the University of Kentucky have developed Smartphone technology for doing fecal egg counts. The technology has been licensed by Zoetis, which is focusing on small animals, while the University of Kentucky continues to fine-tune the technology for the equine industry.
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Managing Parasites in an Organic System
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Viability of the Happy Factor™ Method
Nutrition for Resistance and Resilience
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Sericea Lespedeza and Worm Control
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Meningeal Worm Fact Sheet
Upcoming Events
September 16-18
National Goat Conference Hosted by Tuskegee UniversityInformation Link
September 21
Southwest AREC Sheep Field Day and Ram Test Sale
(rams are evaluated for parasite resistance)
Virginia Tech Southwest Agriculture Research & Education Center, Glade Spring, Virginia
Info: Scott Greiner at (540) 231-9159 or Lee Wright at (276) 944-2200
December 8
Delmarva Small Ruminant Conference: ALL WORMS ALL DAY
Western Maryland Research & Education Center, Keedysville, Maryland
Info: Susan Schoenian at sschoen@umd.edu or (301) 432-2767 x343
American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control (ACSRPC)
Website: http://www.wormx.info