FAMACHA card for parasite detection in small ruminants

FAMACHA card for parasite detection in small ruminants

A FAMACHA color-guided chart is used to assess the degree of anemia in the mucous membranes of small ruminants. The degree of anemia is used as a criterion to selectively treat only animals in need of treatment against Haemonchus contortus, in order to maintain a sufficient susceptible H contortus population (refugium) on the pasture.

Courtesy of Dr. Edwin Claerebout.