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Objective:
This project is designed to control internal parasites in sheep and
goats using herbs compared to ivomec, a commercial dewormer and a
controlSummary of Work:
We are currently collecting data from the feces of hair sheep (katahdin
breed), wooled sheep (dorset breed) and boer meat goats (the fastest
growing commodity in the nation). The ova are being counted under
the microscope after processing to determine how many eggs (ova) were
laid by adult nematodes. The hoemonchus contortus genus and specie are
the main culprit in the summertime when it is hot and humid and causes
the demise of sheep and goats with goats being more susceptable than
sheep. Since these are blood-sucking parasites, the blood volume is
lowered resulting in anemia in the animals and can result in death. As a
result, we are also collecting packed cell volumes in these animals to
determine the hematocrit and the status of the blood levels in all
animals; i.e., 1) controls, 2) those treated with ivomec and 3) those
treated with herbs. After our final collection we will then perform a
statistical analysis of the data and publish our results for use by
small animal producers.
For More Information, Contact:
Helen
Swartz, Ph.D., Professor / State Specialist / Principal Investigator
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
305 Allen Hall
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0029
Voice:
(573) 681-5551
Fax: (573) 681-5546
E-mail: Helen Swartz
swartzh@lincolnu.edu
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