WORMCHECK
Confirm before you worm
WormCheck is a parasite diagnostic service for horse and grazing livestock owners - WormCheck takes the guesswork out of deworming! Our aim is to improve parasite management in livestock through diagnosis and scientific practise to reduce reliance on chemical wormers,
Happy Holidays
The lab will be closed from 24th Dec - 6th Jan for the summer break.
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Keep an eye out for all the new 2025 drop off dates and news
WORMCHECK NEWSLETTER
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SAMPLE SUBMISSION
Services avaliable:
Standard FEC $10
Equine Standard + Tapeworm FEC combo $25
Liver Fluke FEC $15
FEC plus Barbers Pole PCR test $60
See the Services Page for more information on each test and which you may need for your livestock/horses.
HOW TO SUBMIT SAMPLES
Samples can be posted Australia wide, or dropped off at the Lab. See the below PDFs for information:
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WORMCHECK LAB DROP OFF
For West Gippsland locals, drop-off can be made to WormCheck lab. Message the WormCheck Facebook Page for the address. See PDFs above for details on sample collection.
IN STORE DROP OFFS
Samples can be dropped into store at any of the locations during the dates listed. Bring along a SMALL, labelled sample and correct cash payment (stores are drop off points only, they do not sell the FEC service). Results will usually be sent out within 2 days after the end of the drop off period.
2025 Dates will be announced soon
BARBERS POLE WORM TESTING
A new test is now avaliable to diagnose barbers pole infection in sheep, goats and alpacas. This test detects the presence of BP DNA in manure samples, for a fast and sensitive yes/no diagnostic.
Laboratory Services:
Faecal Egg Counts
Equine Tapeworm FECs
Barbers Pole PCR testing
Liverfluke FECs
Educational Services
Club/Farm workshops
Info Articles for Societies/Clubs/Magazines
QUESTIONS?
Have a particular question you'd like to ask? Due to notification issues with the website, PM the Facebook page, or email jacquipanozzo@wormcheckaustralia.com for a faster response.