Reports
This Section covers a variety of scientific and project related reports.
The reports in this section are in a PDF format, if you do not have a PDF reader on your computer you can download one free from http://get.adobe.com/reader/. Simply follow the prompts to install the reader.
It is important to Techion Group that research and information on topics relating to farm management issues are avaliable for farmers and others using any of our technology. We promote information as a basis for good decision making.
"Parasite Management based on Information, not Imagination"
An Axisymmetric Meniscus Converges Particles For Microscopy
Capillary rise on a tapered cylindrical rod creates a static axisymmetric meniscus that quantitatively attracts buoyant particles into a single microscopic field of view, providing a new method for small particle microscopy. This approach simplifies the visualization of micrometre-sized particles, such as pollen and parasite eggs, and has potential utility in remote location monitoring and clinical diagnosis.
Parasites and R1 Beef Calves
The Beef + Lamb Beef Profit Partnership 6 month study findings. The study found significant mobs of R1 beef calves were heavily parasitised and that the live weight gain production impact can be severe.
Breeders Industry Survey Results Summary
The survey was performed to provide a greater understanding and explanation for the low industry uptake of breeding as a tool to combat the cost of parasitism.
Controlling Worms in Horses - The Need For Change
A report by Greg Mirams - Managing Director of FECPAK International Ltd, on controlling worms in horses.
Greg covers the importance of sustainable worm control, monitoring FECs and drench resistance in horses.
PARASOL - European Research Project
"Novel solutions for the sustainable control of nematodes in ruminants" PARASOL is a 4 million Euro project (3 million Euro through EU Contributions) with the aim to replace current practices with Targeted Selective Treatments (TST), where only animals showing clinical symptoms or reduced productivity are given anthelmintics.
S3 Project - Sheep Sustainability Strategy
Improving farm profitibility through sustainable best practice breeding and parasite managament intiatives. In todays challenging farming environment, behind nutrition, parasites are the number one factor limiting production in livestock.
Cattletech Project - A study of on-farm worm control in cattle
A year long case study, conducted on a mixture of 12 beef and dairy farms, investigating the significance of a refined FEC procedure for cattle. Key findings include recognising that each property is unique, taking seasonal conditions into consideration, and developing an integrated approach to better manage worm burdens.
Drench resistance on some properties and the detection of drench failure on others, were two important issues investigated, leading farmers to manage their animal health treatments more efficiently, without compromising animal performance.
Sheep Industry Anthelmintic Investment?
With a decrease in the number of sheep wintered nationally, this report questions why there has been an increase in drench spending. It provides explanations as to why the trend has occurred, and explores what effects annual drench rotations has had on the sheep industry.
It also emphasises the importance of integrated planning, where all issues affecting the development of drench resistance are taken into consideration.
Extract from the "Stapledon Report"
An insight into the current problems associated with FECs tested off the farm, and the ways in which the FECPAK system can eliminate these issues, with a higher degree of accuracy and ease of use.
This extract explains how the FECPAK kit is designed to help the farmer make informed decisions, and comes complete with all necessary equipment and an illustrated manual. Frequent monitoring of results will allow the farmer to collaborate results from FEC testing and other variables to better manage their property activities, and reduce worm burdens in stock.
Big Dollars to be Saved on Farm
Farmers participating in the year long Cattletech Project, conducted by FECPAK International, have witnessed significant time and money savings. The trial, supported by experts such as consultant and Lincoln University scientist Alex Familton, and companies such as NRM, Ravensdown and CRT, resulted in improved accuracy of FEC test results and farm-specific information. All this led to developments allowing farmers to formulate unique management strategies to reduce costs, while improving farm productivity.