A pooled fecal sample was collected from random goats on August 4. The sample was sent via overnite mail to the University of Georgia for analysis.
The fecal egg count of the pooled sample was 400 epg, compared to 450 epg for the pooled sample collected on July 7. The average fecal egg count for individual fecal samples collected on August 4 was 338 epg.
For the pooled sample collected on August 4, ninety-three percent of the strongyle-type eggs were barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus). Six percent were Trichostrongylus. The remaining 1 percent were Nematodirus.
A final pooled fecal sample was collected on September 1. The fecal egg count was 1,000 epg. It takes about a month to get the results from the coproculture.
The fecal egg count of the pooled sample was 400 epg, compared to 450 epg for the pooled sample collected on July 7. The average fecal egg count for individual fecal samples collected on August 4 was 338 epg.
For the pooled sample collected on August 4, ninety-three percent of the strongyle-type eggs were barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus). Six percent were Trichostrongylus. The remaining 1 percent were Nematodirus.
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| A pair of Kiko bucks |
