Internal parasites are a major cause of lost production in livestock.
Parasite-killing drenches are an effective way of controlling parasites, but experts say some New Zealand farmers are using drenches in a way that will lead to drench-resistant parasites. And once present on a farm, parasite resistance to drench is permanent.
To combat this, Wormwise® – an industry initiative aimed at developing a national worm management strategy – was established.
It provides farmers, vets and rural retailers with information and services to manage internal parasites in sheep and beef.
The Trust includes representatives from Agcarm, Beef + Lamb NZ, Ministry for Primary Industries and the New Zealand Veterinary Association.
Wormwise began in 2005 after a national survey of New Zealand sheep and beef farms revealed significant levels of anthelmintic resistance to internal parasites.
For more information, see the Wormwise website.
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