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thumbnail for publication: Guide to Performing McMaster’s Fecal Egg Count for Small Ruminants

Guide to Performing McMaster’s Fecal Egg Count for Small Ruminants

Bridget Stice, Laura H. Bennett, Christa L. Kirby, Allison L. Williams, and Brittany N. Diehl

This article is meant to serve as a general guide to perform quantitative fecal egg counts on grazing small ruminants, specifically sheep and goats. This tool is utilized to estimate the extent of pasture parasite burden as well as individual animal parasite burden, and to determine the efficacy of dewormer or anthelmintic treatment. Written by Bridget Stice, Laura H. Bennett, Christa L. Kirby, Allison L. Williams, and Brittany N. Diehl, and published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension, December 2024.

thumbnail for publication: Identification and Control of Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants

Identification and Control of Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants

Izabella Toledo, Kevin Korus, Cassidy Dossin, Lizzie Whitehead, and Caetano Sales

The management of gastrointestinal parasites is one of the primary concerns of small ruminant producers. It is best practice for producers to understand and monitor for signs of illness in their herd or flock and use appropriate methods to identify parasite infection. This publication discusses symptoms of parasite infection, identifying animals for testing, managing anthelmintic resistance, and more. Written by Izabella Toledo, Kevin Korus, Cassidy Dossin, Lizzie Whitehead, and Caetano Sales, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, April 2025.

thumbnail for publication: Pregnancy Toxemia (Ketosis) in Ewes and Does

Pregnancy Toxemia (Ketosis) in Ewes and Does

Kari Hancock, Martha Mallicote, Sally DeNotta, and Brittany N. Diehl

This article is meant to provide producers with a general overview of pregnancy toxemia, or ketosis, in small ruminants. Written by Kari Hancock, Martha Mallicote, Sally DeNotta, and Brittany N. Diehl, and published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension, August 2025.

thumbnail for publication: Small Ruminant Gastrointestinal Parasite Management

Small Ruminant Gastrointestinal Parasite Management

Laura H. Bennett, Christa L. Kirby, Bridget Stice, Allison L. Williams, and Brittany N. Diehl

This article is meant to provide small ruminant producers with an overview of gastrointestinal parasite management concepts. Written by Laura H. Bennett, Christa L. Kirby, Bridget Stice, Allison L. Williams, and Brittany N. Diehl, and published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension, May 2025.

thumbnail for publication: Foundational Small Ruminant Management and Husbandry

Foundational Small Ruminant Management and Husbandry

Christa L. Kirby, Allie L. Williams, Laura H. Bennett, Bridget Stice, and Brittany N. Diehl

This article is meant to serve as an overview of small ruminant husbandry practices, which include basic nutrition, health, and preventative management concepts. Written by Christa L. Kirby, Allie L. Williams, Laura H. Bennett, Bridget Stice, and Brittany N. Diehl, and published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension, June 2025.