Parasites
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Reply To: Fecal Sampling to Determine Parasite Load
Why Do Fecal Egg Counts?
“Quantitative fecal egg counting is a procedure that determines the number of eggs per gram (EPG) of strongylid eggs, including barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus), in a fecal sample. Quantitative fecal egg counts can be used along with other information, to design and evaluate a parasite control program. It can also help a producer make breeding decisions and determine the effectiveness of a dewormer.”
