Sustainably controlling pasture parasites in sheep and goats

{Tool} Sustainably controlling pasture parasites in sheep and goats. [Weideparasiten bei Schafen und Ziegen nachhaltig kontrollieren.] Creator(s): Werne, Steffen and Heckendorn, Felix. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. (2019)

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Summary in the original language of the document

This technical guide shows how gastrointestinal worms in grazing sheep and goats can be sustainably regulated based on current knowledge and how the parasites' development of resistance can be delayed. The feed crop the common sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) as a fodder legume has been relatively well researched with regard to its effects on gastrointestinal worms, the possibilities but also the limitations of this plant in its use against parasites are explained.

Summary translation

Das Merkblatt zeigt auf, wie die Magen-Darm-Würmer bei weidenden Schafen und Ziegen nach aktuellem Wissensstand nachhaltig reguliert werden können und die Resistenzbildung der Parasiten verzögert werden kann. Das Merkblatt geht auch auf die Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Futterleguminose Esparsette ein.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Delaying resistance and using the common sainfoin for parasite management.
What problem does the tool address?:	Grazing sheep and goats poses a high risk of gastrointestinal worm infections. An infestation with these parasites can severely impair the well-being and performance of small ruminants and, in the case of very severe infections, can even lead to death. Due to mandatory grazing, the risk of infestation is particularly high in organic farming.
What solution does the tool offer?:	Good pasture management makes a decisive contribution to the preventive regulation of gastrointestinal worms. This leaflet therefore gives great attention to the life cycle of gastrointestinal worms and suitable grazing strategies. Dewormers often have to be used to maintain good animal health. However, these should be used cautiously, as to not unnecessarily promote resistance. Unfortunately, there are only a few effective, practical alternatives to chemical-synthetic dewormers available in Europe. Alternatives are being researched in many countries. It is hoped that in a few years, solutions will be available to further reduce the use of dewormers.
Country:	Switzerland
Type of Practice Tool:	Leaflets & guidelines
Keywords:	small ruminants, goats, sheep, feed composition, animal health, parasite control
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English small ruminants http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_32579 English goats http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3324 English sheep http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7030 English feed composition http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_10770 English animal health http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_431 English parasite control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_e9cceff4
Subjects:	Animal husbandry > Production systems > Sheep and goats Animal husbandry > Health and welfare
Research affiliation:	Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Small ruminants European Union > Horizon Europe > OrganicAdviceNetwork European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:	101134850
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/53635, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/39609, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/38222, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/38230
Project ID:	OFK
Deposited By:	Rüger, Madelaine Lea
ID Code:	53635
Deposited On:	07 Aug 2024 12:27
Last Modified:	07 Aug 2024 12:27
Document Language:	German/Deutsch, French/Francais, Spanish/Español
Status:	Published

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