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How to Collect & Mail a Fecal Sample for Parasite Testing
Sending a fecal sample for parasite testing? Learn how to collect, store, package, and mail your sample so it arrives at the lab in good condition and ready for testing.
How To Interpret A Fecal Egg Count: Looking Beyond The Number
A fecal egg count gives you a number, but what does that number actually mean? Learn why FEC results are most useful when interpreted alongside the individual animal, its history, clinical signs, and other important pieces of the parasite management puzzle.
The Best Microscope for DIY Livestock Fecal Egg Counting (My Recommendation)
Shopping for your first microscope? In this guide, I explain the features that matter most for routine livestock fecal egg counting, the upgrades you can safely skip, and why the AmScope B120 Series is the microscope I recommend most often to my students.
Understanding parasite exposure in backyard chickens
Parasite exposure can be a normal part of many outdoor poultry systems. This article explores how environmental conditions, flock management, and long-term monitoring all influence parasite pressure in backyard chickens.