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Table 4 Guide to the interpretation of individual fecal egg counts in lambs

From: Practical guide to the diagnostics of ruminant gastrointestinal nematodes, liver fluke and lungworm infection: interpretation and usability of results

Worm egg count (EPG)

Comment

Action

50–350

Light infection

Treatment not necessary

400–600

Moderate infection

Anthelmintic treatment may be necessary

650–1000+

Heavy infection

Anthelmintic treatment necessary

  1. Reference: [27]
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