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This kit is for one animal and includes:
Farm Animal Faecal Egg Count (FEC) Test
| Parasite group tested | Information reported | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Strongyle‑type gastrointestinal nematodes (e.g. Haemonchus, Teladorsagia, Trichostrongylus) | Overall egg load expressed as eggs per gram (EPG) for the strongyle group as a whole | Routine microscopy (FEC) can identify “strongyle-type” eggs but cannot distinguish between Haemonchus, Teladorsagia, and Trichostrongylus eggs. To be certain, you’ll need either a larval culture or a DNA‑based test (qPCR). |
| Cestodes (tapeworms*) | If eggs are present we’ll identify the tapeworm species | *Tapeworms shed eggs intermittently, so a single sample may miss them. |
| Protozoa (coccidia) | Counts and identification of the two most common Eimeria species |
Routine FEC is a quick, cost‑effective way to check whether strongyle worms are present and how heavy the burden is. If you specifically need to know whether Barber‑pole worm is present then please view our Haemonchus contortus test here.
This screen is suitable for individual animals kept alone, or individual animals of concern. Groups of animals should be screened using the ‘Flock/Herd Worm Egg Count’ kit
Select the appropriate parasite test for your animal(s), or use our quick guide to find the most suitable option.
Collect the sample using your test kit and return it to our laboratory using the free, 24-hour tracked delivery which is included in your kit.
The laboratory team analyses your sample and provides a detailed PDF report via email, with access to our clinical team for further guidance if needed.
