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Do you know which worms are present on your farm?
Worm burdens present a constant challenge to all poultry producers, but unless you know which worms you are dealing with, it is difficult to implement a robust worming programme.
Intestinal worms are the most common internal parasite affecting chickens, and free-range birds are at constant risk of developing an infestation due to exposure to their own faeces both indoors and outdoors.
Keeping on top of the worm burden
Both profitability and bird welfare levels can be significantly reduced by worm burdens, especially in free-range systems and if a robust worming programme is missing.
The Capillaria threat to hens
Intestinal worms are the most common internal parasite affecting chickens, and free-range birds are at constant risk of developing an infestation due to their exposure to their own faeces in both their indoor and outdoor environment.
Whilst a heavy burden of any of the four main species of worms can lead to disease and, at worst, death, one species carries a greater risk severe problems than the others, namely the Capillaria species.
Chicken worm burdens increase as wet weather continues
With the prolonged wet weather being experienced in the UK, free range egg producers are being reminded to test regularly for worm burdens and implement appropriate worming programmes
Flubenvet 5% w/w Premix: for Medicated Feeding Stuff contains the active substance Flubendazole 50 mg/g. Flubendazole is a broad spectrum anthelmintic, effective against mature and immature stages and eggs of the following nematodes of chickens, turkeys, geese, partridges and pheasants: In the gastrointestinal tract: Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum, Capillaria spp., Amidostomum anseris and Trichostrongylus tenuis. In the respiratory tract: Syngamus trachea. Legal category: POM-VPS.
Information regarding the side effects, precautions, warnings and contra-indications can be found in product packaging and leaflet; further information can be found in the Summary of Product Characteristics
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