Is FAMACHA a good control program for Haemonchus?
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.
What is the FAMACHA system?
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.
How do I properly implement FAMACHA?
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.
What is the proper FAMACHA scoring technique?
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.
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