Worms reduce weight gain, predispose shoats to other opportunistic diseases, reduce feed intake and lower skin and wool quality. Small ruminants refer to goats and sheep also collectively called ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Recent mild weather has set the stage for what could be a significant infestation of potentially deadly parasites in sheep and goats this spring, a Purdue Extension expert says.

If you asked what the top three challenges sheep and goat producers are facing, their response would be “parasites, parasites and parasites." It isn’t news to anyone that management of internal ...

When dealing with parasites in goats, one of the most frustrating scenarios is when a dewormer seems to fail. Before we dive into the reasons behind this, it’s essential to understand the basics of ...

SAN ANGELO -- West Texas along with much of the state, has been in various stages of drought for so long that sheep and goat parasite problems may be the last thing on a producer's mind. But with ...

Recently, there’s been a surge in misinformation online claiming that lye (sodium hydroxide) can be used to deworm goats and other livestock. These claims are not only unsupported by science — they’re ...