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Blanket worming without knowing what’s actually present is no longer considered best practice in farm animal parasite management. Resistance to several chemical wormer groups is now well established across UK livestock, and industry bodies including SCOPS, COWS and RUMA are actively encouraging farmers and smallholders to move towards targeted treatment based on faecal egg count (FEC) results.
Wormcount provides accurate, laboratory-based FEC testing for sheep, cattle, pigs and other farm animals, suitable for individual animals, smallholdings and large-scale farm operations alike. We offer both individual and herd or flock screening options, with results delivered as a detailed PDF report and free access to our in-house clinical team for guidance on next steps. Whether you manage a large working farm or keep a small number of livestock, our tests give you the evidence you need to make informed, responsible decisions about your parasite control regime.
We offer individual and herd or flock FEC testing for a range of farm animals, as well as dedicated tests for liver fluke, lungworm and Haemonchus contortus. Not sure which test or sampling approach is right for your animals? Our quick guide can help you choose.
Gastrointestinal nematodes are among the most economically significant parasites affecting sheep and other grazing livestock in the UK. They are picked up from infected pasture and, in sufficient numbers, can cause poor condition, weight loss, scouring and in serious cases, death. A faecal egg count quantifies the worm eggs present in your animal’s faeces and identifies the species involved, allowing treatment to be targeted precisely where it is needed rather than applied as a blanket measure. Results are reported as eggs per gram (epg) and include detection of coccidia as standard . For herd or flock screening, our pool sampling service allows up to ten animals of the same species and similar age to be tested together, providing a reliable group average result at a cost-effective price.
Haemonchus contortus (commonly known as the barber pole worm) is one of the most dangerous internal parasites affecting sheep and goats, and is of growing concern in the UK as changing weather patterns extend its seasonal activity. Unlike many gut worms, H. contortus is a blood-feeding parasite and can cause severe anaemia, bottle jaw, rapid weight loss and sudden death, particularly in young or pregnant animals. It is also notable for its capacity to develop resistance to anthelmintic treatments, making accurate identification critically important. Our dedicated Haemonchus contortus qPCR test provides a highly accurate and species-specific result, enabling appropriate treatment decisions to be made with confidence.
Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) is a serious and potentially fatal parasite affecting all grazing farm animals, with sheep and cattle most commonly impacted. Infection occurs when animals consume the mud snail that acts as an intermediate host, typically on wet or marshy pastures during summer and autumn. Symptoms can include anaemia, weight loss, bottle jaw, chronic diarrhoea and elevated liver enzymes, though the severity varies depending on the level of infection and the animal’s age and condition.
Please note that due to the irregular shedding pattern of liver fluke, a negative faecal screen is not always conclusive. Where clinical signs are present, a veterinary blood test is recommended alongside faecal screening to build a complete picture.
