WormX LIVE! is the new video series from the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control. It is hosted by Dr. Andrew Weaver from North Carolina State University. In most of the videos, Dr. Weaver will interview a consortium member about a different aspect of internal parasite control. To share the videos, Andrew has created a Facebook page and YouTube channel. Be sure to watch the first two videos.
Combination treatments -- with Dr. Reid Redden
How to collect fecal samples -- with Dr. Dahlia O'Brien
In order to teach the FAMACHA© eye anemia system to farmers, students, and others (and be able to purchase more than one FAMACHA© card), you must be a certified FAMACHA© instructor. The American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control has developed a formal process for certifying FAMACHA© instructors. It includes an application and quiz. Certification lasts for two years, after which time, instructors will need to pass an updated quiz.
The American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control dewormer charts have been updated for 2021. Michael Pesato, a veterinarian from Mississippi State University has updated the three charts which give dewormer doses for different sized sheep, goats, and camelids. Additionally, the charts provide withdrawal periods, including for when the drugs are used in an extra-label manner, which is most common with goats and camelids.
The consortium has begun the process of translating some of its resource materials into Spanish. Resources to be translated include infographics, fact sheets, and videos. In addition, the University of Rhode Island is creating a Spanish language FAMACHA© certification course.
Dr. Jim Miller from Louisiana State University (retired) has written a new fact sheet, "The four phases of gastro-intestinal worm infection."
Understanding parasite life cycles and the factors which affect them can help producers develop more effective control programs.
American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control
The ACSRPC is a group of scientists, veterinarians, and extension specialists dedicated to helping small ruminant producers control GI parasites in their flocks and herds. The consortium was formed in 2003 in response to the critical state of the small ruminant industry associated with the emergence of anthelmintic resistant worms.
