Alpaca Worm Count
As alpaca owners ourselves, we know how important it is to monitor them for parasites. We can assist with giving a fast and accurate indication of the health of your alpaca's gastro internal tract. We work closely with vets to offer you a complete service.
Our faecal worm counts give accurate picture of specific parasites present allowing selection of the most appropriate anthelmintic. Our tests unlike other services out there are species specific for alpacas and samples are tested for all endoparasites, coccidiosis and fluke*.
Alpacas are more likely to die through parasite infestation than any other cause, yet owners often find it difficult to spot the signs of infestation. Parasites don't always present with diarrhoea and Barber Pole worm (H.Contortus) can often produce firmer faecal, as the infestation is in the stomach rather than intestine.
Faecal tests are available for individual alpacas, which is always recommended. We also offer a composite testing service for up to 5 alpacas, which will give you an indication of the parasite status of your herd. This assists in a targeted approach to your worming programme and is more cost effective for larger herds. Additionally we also offer resistance testing and reduction count testing.
We are proud members of the British Alpaca Society and are the unique worm count lab service which offers new members special discounts when they join.
New members get 2 FREE worm counts worth £42 and then 25% OFF additional worm counts that are ordered at the same time. Please get in touch for more information.
You can also find useful articles which we have written for their alpaca magazine about worm counting for your Alpacas.
* Fluke can be detected in faecal counts only when the parasite is in the egg laying stage. Double the amount of sample is required for fluke sedimentation.
Fluke is automatically tested for when sufficient sample is received. If you have a specific fluke concern please contact before sending or note on submission form.
A negative result does not always mean it is not present always check if you are in a fluke area or your grazing is particularly marshy or wet.
The diagram illustrates how the snail acts as intermediate host and fluke and rumen fluke.
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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.