Can worms be controlled by correct feeding?

Authors

Laurence C. Snook

Keywords

Sheep, Cattle, Helminths, Pest control, Feeding, Western Australia

Disciplines

Nutritional Epidemiology | Sheep and Goat Science | Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health

First Page Number

382

Last Page Number

384

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

THE extensive losses which result from the ravages of internal parasites are a matter of serious concern.

Livestock owners realise this all too well and welcome advice concerning control measures which can be adopted. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give clear cut advice on the subject.

Much publicity is given to the use of drugs which will expel the worms. Various systems of strategic drenching have been developed.

It is well to remember, however, that drenching is only one of many methods which can be used to control worm infestation.

In this talk attention will be concentrated on experimental evidence which shows that good husbandry in general, and good feeding in particular, may greatly reduce the worm burden carried by livestock.

Recommended Citation

Snook, Laurence C. (1961) "Can worms be controlled by correct feeding?," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 2: No. 4, Article 19.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol2/iss4/19