Welcome to the latest edition of the worm intensity heat map showing the parasite challenge across different regions of Australia. This edition looks at data submitted in June. Now that we have well and truly started winter, most regions have recorded a drop in worm challenge, but some regions have bucked this trend. Read on to find out how your region has fared.
Remember that our map shows average worm egg counts, worm eggs have not been speciated. Commentary on what species the worm challenge may be, can be found in the discussion per region, if relevant.
For context, if you have found this website via social media, the map represents gastrointestinal nematode (otherwise known as roundworms, strongyles, or simply as ‘worms’) worm egg counts quantified from sheep faeces using the innovative FECPAK machines.