There are many ways to tackle parasites and a good understanding of their life cycles is critical knowledge. In this episode we look at the life cycles and the conditions for development of flies, lice and worms and we see how this can help us

Episode 7 The History of drenches

Dec 16th, 2019 39m 28s

In this episode we look at the amazing history of where drenching began then move onto the various classes of drenches available today. We look at what their properties are and their role up to today and the best way we can look after them now.

Episode 9 Better control of parasites and extending the life of your drenches through Integrated Parasite Management (IPM)

Dec 16th, 2019 23m 38s

This episode looks at integrated parasite management (IPM), which is all the different practices you can use to reduce parasites on your property. IPM reduces your reliance on drenches and aids in extending the life of those drenches on your fa

Episode 10 Has organics got anything to teach the non-organic farmer

Dec 16th, 2019 14m 48s

In this episode Susan interviews Ian, who in the past has been an organics standards auditor, and we learn a little about organic farming of livestock and how organic farms manage their parasites. The question is : are there some lessons in the

Episode 6 Fly control as you move away from mulesing with John Webb Ware

Dec 16th, 2019 39m 12s

In this episode we interview John Webb Ware, the senior consultant with the Mackinnon Project, University of Melbourne Veterinary School, about his experiences with his clients that have chosen to move away from mulesing into non-mulesed fine w

Episode 5 Visiting our friends at the APVMA

Dec 16th, 2019 17m 45s

In this episode we speak with James Deller the Director, Residue and Trade, with the APVMA as he explains the role of the APVMA in protecting our livestock, us the farmers, our trade and our environment. He discusses what is needed to bring a p

Episode 4 What about the parasites on the pasture?

Dec 13th, 2019 41m 56s

This episode with Dr Paul Nilon of Tasmania will explore the ways in which we can clean up the parasite stages on the paddocks and make them suitable for young weaners through their first testing season. It covers Smart grazing and cross grazin

Episode 2 Code-breaking the jargon

Oct 30th, 2019 20m 48s

This episode describes some of the language around internal parasites and drench tests, and makes it clearer for our way forward in future podcasts.Email your feedback or topic suggestions: [email protected]'s limerickThe language th

Episode 3 What happens when you take your finger off the pulse

Oct 30th, 2019 15m 20s

This episode looks at disasters that did occur when a quarantine drench was missed, even with experienced producers. It explains the importance of the quarantine process, including drench choice and timing, isolation, monitoring and paddock sel

Episode 1 Introducing Wormcasts and its hosts

Oct 30th, 2019 4m 22s

Susan and Ian introduce themselves and discuss what they see Wormcasts providing for the listeners. This introduces the ParaBoss podcasts and its hosts, Dr Susan Swaney (Technical Manager ParaBoss, former Technical Services Manager Virbac, Vete

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