About Us
Wildwood Worm Counts is an independent specialist testing service for faecal egg worm counts. Owned and operated by Sarah Dakin, who is a qualified medical laboratory scientist with extensive experience. Providing professional up to date advice on parasite control.
About Sarah
- Has extensive laboratory experience from working in:
- Hospital pathology departments specialising in parasitology and haematology.
- Public health laboratory service specialising in microbiology.
- UK leptospirosis reference laboratory testing for zoonotic diseases.
- Obtained a HND in medical laboratory science and parasitology.
- Is a Registered Animal Medicines Advisor RAMA (SQP) by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate to prescribe and advise on Veterinary medicines within the legal categories of NFA-VPS and POM-VPS for companion animals and equines qualified and registered.
- Member of the British Society for Parasitologists.
- Member of World Association of Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology.
- Enjoys spending time with her horses and has been breeding Alpacas for 5 years and has a 50 strong herd.
Why choose wildwood worm counts?
Fast and accurate service. All samples are tested on the day they arrive and results are sent by text or email the same day.
We pride ourselves on being an exceptionally reliable and cost-effective service.
Unlike others, we carry out species specific testing for each animal group. Providing you with the best faecal egg worm counts.
We carry out both modified McMaster and modified Stoll testing for the more sensitive requirements of camelids.
"Checking the health of my herd by way of faecal testing has become one of my most useful tools in keeping the alpacas well. Sarah provides an excellent service which is quick, accurate and advisable which helps me avoid resistance the treatments we use and vet visits so well worth the cost."
If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Wildwood Worm Count team. We're available online and over the phone to assist with all your testing needs.