Boss Bulletin #15: On-farm seasonal updates and tips, Drench resistance tests, fast fact & more.
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THE BOSS BULLETIN
In this edition
Lice treatment made easy: A guide to effective application methods
Integrated parasite management to control bush ticks and theileriosis
Taking control of cattle ticks: timing and methods explained
New webinar alert: The latest management for lice, and how to use ParaBoss to help you manage lice
Fast fact - Shake it baby - drench combination
Our monthly seasonal focus update with Megan Rogers
Cooler season brings its own set of challenges.
Cooler weather means scour worms are living their best lives – as they will survive on pasture longer over the cooler months.
Tests for drench resistance
Test – don’t guess!
Testing is easy and aids in verifying the effectiveness of the drench by providing insight into improved weight gains, increased wool production, general health, and immunity to diseases.
Worm egg counting for accurate control
Don’t wait until your goats get sick - worm egg counts can predict this before it happens.
It’s important to know how many and what sort of worms your goats have.
Lice treatment made easy: A guide to effective application methods
It's essential to rotate the use of chemicals and avoid relying on the same group every time.
While choosing the products, consider their implications for fly treatment used earlier.
Integrated parasite management to control bush ticks and theileriosis
Did you know bringing in animals in winter rather than summer or spring allows them to develop gradual immunity to theileria?
Learn all about the adjustments you can make to the management of the herd to gain an upper hand on tick numbers.
Taking control of cattle ticks: timing and methods explained
Taking advantage of the seasonal decline and treating ticks during late autumn can be beneficial.
Low tick numbers going into winter mean less challenge for cattle in spring.
Upcoming events
Webinar | 13 June 2023 | 1 PM
The latest management for lice, and how to use ParaBoss to help you manage lice
Join the ParaBoss team for a new webinar, where we take you on a journey to minimise the impacts of lice in your herds and flocks.
In this webinar, Dr Jane Morrison will discuss how to effectively manage lice in sheep, cattle and goats and avoid, minimise or slow the development of chemical resistance on farm.
As always, we encourage you to send in any questions to extension@paraboss.com.au or ask them real time in the webinar!
Watch previous ParaBoss webinars
Checkout our latest webinar series below.
Fast fact
Drench ingredients don’t always dissolve evenly. When the label says ‘shake before use’, this means that ingredients can settle into layers, like gritty water.
If it’s drawn up unshaken, some animals will get a ‘watery’ low dose that doesn’t kill their parasites - wasting money and speeding up resistance – and some will get a ‘gritty’ overdose that could be harmful.
A bouncy truck ride isn’t enough to re-mix it! Check the label, but in general:
1) Tilt the pack ~90-180o where possible, as well as side-to-side;
2) Give large drums an especially thorough shake before decanting into backpacks;
3) Shake well after storage or being left to stand.
ParaBoss Certified advisors and providers
There are now over 100 graduates of the ParaBoss Certificate in Sheep Parasite Management, including rural resellers, veterinarians and sheep consultants.
If you are looking for sheep parasite management advice, look for the ParaBoss Certified Sheep Advisor logo. Learn more here.
Regular WormTests drive the optimum drenching time and can save you the expense of unnecessary drenching or using the wrong drench!
Look for the ParaBoss WEC QA Certified logo to know your worm control decisions are based on accurate counts. Learn more here.
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