Health and Fitness - Subjects ranging from keeping fit and healthy to alternative medicine, disabilities, senior health, weight loss and more.
Large Pets - This discussion is for those who like to keep horses, tigers, monkeys and other large pets. Come on in and share your pics and stories and join in the discussion.
Pets - Come on in and talk about your pets, whether they be cats, dogs, fish, rabbits, horses, reptiles, birds or something else. Join the discussion, post pics, have fun.
Blowfly Strike in Sheep - Blowflies are the most widespread ectoparasites affecting sheep in the UK. DEFRA provides guidance in dealing with the problem and a list of approved products for prevention. [PDF]
Controlling Internal Parasites in Sheep - To effectively control internal parasites at a reasonable cost, one needs to understand the interaction between the worms and sheep, have knowledge of the parasite life cycle and use dewormers and other management practices wisely.
Fighting and Winning the Parasite Battle in Sheep - Worms: sheep get them, shepherds try to kill them. For a control and prevention program, some knowledge of type of parasites, life cycle of parasite, sheep susceptibility, anthelmintics (dewormers) available, management options available, local and regional considerations, and whole farm prevention programs are necessary to win the battle.
Integrated Parasite Management in Small Ruminants - Internal parasites are the most important health problem affecting sheep and goats. Outlines an IPM strategy for preventing, controlling and treating parasites.
Internal Parasites - Life cycles, drench resistance, lab tests and other information.
Meningeal Worm - Provides information on the brain or deer worm, Paralaphostrongylus tenius, and the illness it causes in sheep and goats, the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, with a movie of an affected goat.
Sustainable Worm Control Strategies for Sheep - This technical manual for veterinary surgeons and advisers covers the parasites, the diseases they cause and anthelmintics, and gives guidelines on preventing anthelmintic resistance from developing. [PDF]
