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Our Farm Animal Worm Count and Lungworm Test combines two important parasite screens in one convenient package. It checks gastrointestinal parasite egg shedding alongside lungworm larvae.
The faecal egg count uses microscopy to check for common gastrointestinal worm eggs and coccidia. The lungworm test uses a separate larval detection method to screen for lungworm.
This combined test can help with routine parasite monitoring and targeted treatment decisions. It may also be useful for livestock with a previous parasite history or animals showing respiratory signs such as coughing.
Regular testing gives you and your vet more information before deciding whether treatment is necessary. This supports responsible anthelmintic use and can help reduce unnecessary worming.
Our trained laboratory staff carry out both tests in our veterinary laboratory. We provide clear laboratory results and free after-test advice when required.
Sample requirements: the worm count requires a fresh faecal sample. For the lungworm screen, collect samples over three consecutive days to improve the chance of detecting larvae that may shed intermittently.
Why choose the combined pack? It provides broader parasite screening in one package and offers a saving compared with ordering the two tests separately.
ry staff at Wormcount.com Veterinary Laboratory, with clear laboratory reports and free after-test guidance included.Our Farm Animal Worm Count and Lungworm Test combines gastrointestinal parasite screening with a lungworm screen.
The worm count checks the faecal sample for common parasite eggs and coccidia. The lungworm test looks for larvae associated with lungworm infection in grazing livestock.
You will need a fresh sample for the worm count and samples collected over three consecutive days for the lungworm screen.
We recommend this test for: routine parasite monitoring, livestock with a previous parasite history, animals showing respiratory signs or situations where laboratory results may help guide treatment.
Why we recommend this test: combining the two screens provides a broader picture of parasite shedding. It can support targeted treatment and more responsible use of anthelmintics.
Our trained laboratory staff carry out both tests and provide clear results.
Depending on the species submitted, we report commonly detected gastrointestinal parasites including strongyle-type eggs, Nematodirus, Strongyloides, Trichuris and coccidia.
Results are reported as eggs per gram (EPG) or oocysts per gram (OPG) where appropriate, helping indicate the level of parasite shedding present.
The lungworm screen reports whether lungworm larvae are detected in the submitted sample.
Where specific identification of Haemonchus contortus is required, we also offer a dedicated Haemonchus contortus qPCR test for more targeted confirmation.
Wormcount testing is completed, reviewed and issued within 24 hours of arrival into the laboratory. The lungworm screen is an extended testing process and results are issued within 48 hours of arrival into the laboratory.
This package uses the same core Wormcount.com collection and return materials as our standard wormcount kit for each required sample: recyclable padded return packaging, free tracked 24-hour return postage, laboratory request forms and instructions, recyclable sample collection bags, biodegradable second sealable bags and biodegradable natural wood sampling spoon.
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.
