The effect of monthly anthelmintic treatment on the growth of young sheep rotationally grazed on hill pastures

Authors: Whitten LK, MacFarlane IM
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 1, Issue 6, pp 150-153, Dec 1953
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Animal remedies/veterinary medicines, Anthelmintics, Parasite control, Parasites - internal, Growth/development, Treatment/therapy
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract:

Extract: Regular anthelmintic treatment is often recommended as a routine procedure in the management of lambs and hoggets over the summer, autumn, and winter months. There is, however, little published information available on the effect of such a procedure on the health and productivity of sheep. It is clear that the effect will vary widely under different conditions of climate, management, plane of nutrition, and level of parasitic infestation.

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