Knowby Dairy Systems
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Drench and FEC
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It's important we make sure our drenches are working. AND we have a good plan around parasite control.

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<p>It's important we check our drenches are working at the beginning of the season. To do this: FEC ( egg count ) prior to drenching Repeat 14 days post drenching</p>

It's important we check our drenches are working at the beginning of the season. To do this: FEC ( egg count ) prior to drenching Repeat 14 days post drenching

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Limit the amount of drench we use by doing FEC every week after three weeks post drench to determine when they actually need drenched.

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<p>Drench to the heaviest weight in the mob.</p>

Drench to the heaviest weight in the mob.

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Resistance develops more easily to pour ons, followed by injectables with orals the least susceptible.

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So pour ons can be used on calves BUT NOT CONTAINING ABERMECTINS.

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<p>The rule around not using Trifecta on calves under 140kg is real. YOU WILL KILL CALVES IF YOU BREAK IT.</p>

The rule around not using Trifecta on calves under 140kg is real. YOU WILL KILL CALVES IF YOU BREAK IT.