Parasites
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Reply To: Fecal Sampling to Determine Parasite Load
How To Conduct Modified McMasters Fecal Floatation Test
“The most common and efficient way to obtain fecal egg counts for sheep, goats, young cattle and
horses is to use the Modified McMaster Test. This is a flotation test that separates parasite eggs
from debris based on density; the eggs float to the surface of the counting chamber. This test
uses a special microscope slide with a grid, which makes counting easier”
