WHAT ARE ANIMAL HEALTH TEST PACKS?
Animal Health Test Packs include 10 sample bags, a submission form, a courier bag, a glove and a scoop. The test packs can be purchased directly from Techion Group Limited for $10 inc gst.
From this pack a farmer can obtain:
- 10 Mob FEC's or 10 Individual FEC's or combinations of the two
- Larval and/or Fluke cultures (NB: it can take up to 3 weeks to culture samples, for more information on Larval Cultures and Fluke Cultures please see below)
- Feacal or Pasture Spore counts for facial eczema detection
Example collection guidelines (full guide lines are found on the back of the submission form): For Sheep a composite mob sample requires 1 scoop from each of 25 - 30 different faecal pats - these are combined into one bag. If your mob is greater than 500 animals increase the number of faecal pats sampled.
Please do not hesitate to contact us on 0800 332 725 if you have any questions regarding sample size or collection.
How can you use the Animal Health Test Pack Service?
The Test Pack Service enables you:
- To carry out pre and post drench FEC's to determine the effectiveness of the drench used
- To collect up to date FEC information that can assist management decisions
- To use Larval Cultures to identify parasite species present (either pre or post treatment)
- To test a variety of animals such as Cattle, Sheep, Alpacas, Horses, Deer and Goats
Please contact Techion Group for pricing of the above tests on 0800 332 725
How quickly can I receive results?
Results generally have a turn-a-round period of 24 - 48 hours from the time the sample is received into the lab - regardless of the time of year.
Your results will come with a general recommendation of whether treatment is required, based on the information received with the sample (please see - submission form)
Each sample must be sent in with a submission form so that samples can be processed quickly and the results provided can be as accurate as possible. If a sample is received without a submission form, results may be delayed or not processed due to lack of information.
Please note: It is advised not to send samples on a Thursday (North Island) or Friday (Nationwide) as they may be delayed over the weekend in the courier system.
Samples should be collected based on freshness, not on appearance (i.e. do not just collect runny samples). Fresh samples can be held in a cool place (fridge is best - do not freeze) until they are able to be sent
If you have any questions at all regarding the sampling or sending of samples, please call us on
0800 332 725
Larval Cultures
Techion Group Ltd Larval Culture Information for New Zealand - Larval Cultures cost $55 ex GST ea. and take 2 - 3 weeks to complete
Larval Cultures are generally recommended to be used to identify possible resistance species present post treatment.
Fluke Cultures
Techion Group Ltd Liver Fluke information for New Zealand - Fluke Cultures cost $25 ex GST ea. and take up to a week to complete
Animals Species Affected:
Age of Animal Required:
- Cattle 18 Months Maximum
- No age restrictions other wise
Time of Year for Detection:
Areas of NZ Affected:
- North island
- Northern and Western Regions of the South Island, Especially Nelson area and Northern West Coast
Amount of Sample Requried:
- 10 Grams minimum if only testing for Fluke
- 20 Grams minimum if testing for Fluke and FEC/FSC
Submission Forms
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to view the AHTP Submission Form to view the AHTP Information Sheet
