Short Course Program 2010 Tamworth

Faecal Egg Count for Worms

COURSE OUTLINE

A one day course for those interested in managing internal parasites and worms in their
livestock and developing an understanding of targeted control options. Participants will
learn how to perform basic faecal egg counts for worms in sheep, goats, cattle, alpacas
and horses.

This practical course will be delivered in our training workroom by experienced I&INSW
(Primary Industries) staff. A summary of the course content is as follows -

• Introduction to parasites
• Basic worm cycles
• Learn to use a microscope
• Identify how to take samples and complete faecal egg counts
• Identify different worm eggs under a microscope
• Analyse results from samples
• Control options.

COURSE DETAILS

Date: 10 MARCH 2010 (1 day)

Registrations Close: 3 March, 2010 (payment must be received by this date)
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Venue: Tamworth Agricultural Institute, 4 Marsden Park Road,
Calala, Tamworth
Trainers: Steve Love and Doug Richard
Course cost: $260 GST free – includes provision of course notes and a
certificate of attendance.

To register phone Cassie Gardiner on 6763 1276 (M:0488238261) or

Julie Chapman on 6763 1285
or email us: tamworth.profarm@industry.nsw.gov.au
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Tamworth Agricultural Institute
4 Marsden Park Road, Tamworth NSW 2340
Tel: 02 6763 1100 Fax: 02 6763 1222