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A UGA Extension Newsletter for Georgia Sheep and Goat Producers. MAY 1 2019. VOL. 1 Cont. from page 2-The FAMACHA system was developed.
Use of the FAMACHA and matching them to the equivalent color on the FAMACHA ... can be obtained through the University of Georgia (famacha@uga.edu).
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Originally compiled by the Faculty of Veterinary Science University of Pretoria
When using the FAMACHA system animals are allowed to Dr. Ray M. Kaplan
A UGA Extension Newsletter for Georgia Sheep and Goat Producers. DECEMBER 23 2019 March 14 - FAMACHA and Small Ruminant Hands-on.
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Sep 18 2010 · Why Use FAMACHA? Becoming resistant to dewormers Selectively deworming decreases development of resistance Resistance and resilience are moderately heritable Reduces costs by treating only those animals that need it Culling animals creates a flock that is more resistant and resilient
The FAMACHA© guide chart must be used during inspections of the eyes Proper training is imperative before using this system Association (Prof Gareth F Bath Project Coordinator) Distribution in the USA is through the laboratory of Dr Ray M Kaplan The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Aug 22 2019 · The FAMACHA© card developed in South Africa was introduced to the U S by the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control (www acsrpc org) This online training program was developed by Dr Katherine Petersson and Dr Anne Zajac DVM members of the ACSRPC as part of a Northeast SARE grant being administered by the University of
FAMACHA© is only a component of a good management program for Haemonchus and cannot be used on its own. A good, integrated control program using smart drenching principles must still be used. Other worms can also be important.
Use of the FAMACHA© system allows small ruminant producers to make deworming decisions based on an estimate of the the level of anemia in sheep and goats associated with barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) infection.
To properly implement FAMACHA©, it is essential for all users to: (1) obtain practical hands-on instruction in the use of FAMACHA©; (3) read and carefully follow all the instructions in this guide. As this information Guide is used in circumstances outside the compilers’ and distributors’ control, users must undertake to use it at their own risk.
Proper FAMACHA© scoring technique includes exposing the lower eye mucous membranes and matching them to the equivalent color on the FAMACHA© card (Figure 3). COVER, PUSH, PULL, POP is a 4-step process describing the proper technique. Figure 3. FAMACHA© scoring a goat.