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Wormcasts
Susan Swaney and Ian Campbell
10 episodes
5 months ago
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 exploit the chinks in their armour. Support the show
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Education,
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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 exploit the chinks in their armour. Support the show
Show more...
How To
Education,
Science,
Natural Sciences
Episodes (10/10)
Wormcasts
Episode 7 The History of drenches
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. Email your feedback or topic suggestions: wormcasts@paraboss.com.au Ian's limerick I looked up and just gave a shrug A hundred and one types of drug They all make the claim That sounds just the same And I feel like an absolute mug Support the show
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5 years ago
39 minutes

Wormcasts
Episode 8 What’s important about a parasite’s life cycles
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 exploit the chinks in their armour. Support the show
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5 years ago
33 minutes

Wormcasts
Episode 10 Has organics got anything to teach the non-organic farmer
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 there for those of us who run conventional farms? It seems when everything depends on good planning you really need to do it well. Email your feedback or topic suggestions: wormcasts@paraboss.com.au Ian's limerick Organic farming is grouse But don’t get ...
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5 years ago
14 minutes

Wormcasts
Episode 9 Better control of parasites and extending the life of your drenches through Integrated Parasite Management (IPM)
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 farm. It covers aspects of drenching, testing, breeding, grazing management and pastures. Contact us at wormcasts@paraboss.com.au Support the show
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5 years ago
23 minutes

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Episode 5 Visiting our friends at the APVMA
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 product to registration and how WHP and ESIs are established. Support the show
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5 years ago
17 minutes

Wormcasts
Episode 6 Fly control as you move away from mulesing with John Webb Ware
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 wool Merinos. What it has taken to achieve this and what the traps and downfalls are for the uninitiated. Support the show
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5 years ago
39 minutes

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Episode 4 What about the parasites on the pasture?
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 grazing with cattle how they work, how to do it and what is needed. It also looks at innovative uses and traps for beginners. Email your feedback or topic suggestions: wormcasts@paraboss.com.au Ian's Limerick When choosing a paddock to graze There are onl...
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5 years ago
41 minutes

Wormcasts
Episode 3 What happens when you take your finger off the pulse
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 selection. This includes not only when sheep are purchased, but when your own sheep are returning from agistment or another of your properties. Email your feedback or topic suggestions: wormcasts@paraboss.com.au Ian's limerick Was buying in sheep that it...
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6 years ago
15 minutes

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Episode 2 Code-breaking the jargon
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: wormcasts@paraboss.com.au Ian's limerick The language they use is enough To put you off learning the stuff If you’re not in the know Your knowledge can’t grow And the research just gets really tough Support the show
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6 years ago
20 minutes

Wormcasts
Episode 1 Introducing Wormcasts and its hosts
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, Veterinary Officer Falkland Islands and mixed practice veterinarian) and Ian Campbell (farmer, former Director Department of Agriculture Falkland Islands, sheep extension officer DPI Victoria and researcher Mackinnon Project University of Melbourne). The po...
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6 years ago
4 minutes

Wormcasts
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 exploit the chinks in their armour. Support the show