Question

Khalil has a flock of sheep that he has just paid the vet a huge amount of money to deworm. Within just a few months, Khalil's sheep are once again infested with them. What can Khalil do to hopefully prevent the sheep from picking up worms after they are treated this time?

Answer 1

Answer: Khalil can use the practice of 'DOSE AND MOVE' method.

Explanation:

A parasite can be defined as an organism that depends on another organism, usually referred to as it's host, for all or part of its life cycle while obtaining it's metabolic requirements. These organisms are capable of infesting both man and animals. The most common parasite that infests sheep includes:

--> lung worms

--> stomach worms

--> liver fluke and

--> Intestinal parasites.

The parasitic infections of these worms has caused alot of economic loss for sheep producers that is why they often at times DEWORM their sheep. Deworming is a process by which anthelmintic drugs are given to animals to get rid of intestinal worms.

To ensure an effective deworming treatment is carried out, farmers like Khalil as advised to practice 'DOSE AND MOVE' method.

This method ensures that once the sheep is treated, it is moved to a new area for pasture to minimize them from being reinfested rapidly again. Reinfection usually occurs when these animals pick up the larve of the parasite while grazing, therefore moving them to a new location can minimize it. Also deworming at regular basis is equally advised after moving the cattle to a new pasture location.