Learn about the survival strategies for Hedgehogs and parasitic worms and how they compare! It's what makes Haemonchus contortus or the Barber's Pole Worm, so successful. You can keep ahead of the curve by understanding what's happening in the alpaca GI tract alongside the worm life cycle. This short, narrated presentation is a little primer to build your understanding of overwintering worms in the alpaca gut.
If you would like to learn how to perform your own herd testing from your own farm, take a look at The Introduction to Parasitology Online Course.
By the New Year, you'll be in the driving seat, no more waiting for test results.
You decide when to test, you use the data in your own setting to make husbandry decisions and judgment calls for your herd.
FAQ section
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The most expensive item is the microscope, where you can pay from about £195 upwards. You don't need to buy a very expensive microscope for this type of work. All other equipment in total would cost under £100.
Both!, You can purchase the online Course directly from this website in the About section and within a few days, be ready to start testing!
The Course has been running for just under 20 years, and many hundreds of keepers and vet techs have been trained. The beauty of the Course is that it is geared entirely to Camelids, not extrapolations from sheep and goats, so the data and images are all from alpacas!