A HERDSMAN'S HANDBOOK FOR THE MODERN HOMESTEADER

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January/February 1973
By R.J. Holliday 
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In effect, the naturally immune animal seems to set a limit on the number of parasites it will tolerate. Worming the animal will drop this number only temporarily and a moderate increase in exposure will not result in any appreciable increase the total number of adult parasites in the host. The total worm load can, however, be reduced by lowering the level of exposure to the infective larvae. (These facts are seldom mentioned in the advertisements for most chemical wormers.)

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A young animal is much less resistant to parasites than is adult. Calves, lambs and kids that suffer from a heavy load worms are frequently permanently stunted and even adults suffer lasting damage. Any animal that is malnourished, or sickly, or one subjected to a massive parasitic infection will usually be unable to build any resistance at all. In this case classic symptoms outlined above will develop, and steps must be taken to rid the animal of the bulk of the worms before death results. Bear in mind that almost all recognized cases will be due to a mixed infection involving many different kinds parasites.

» AND FINALLY . . .

Remember the old saying: "There is no shame in having fleas, unless you're not trying to get rid of them." The same thought applies to internal parasites in your livestock.

If you're thinking of buying a horse, watch for"Get a Horse . . . But Read This First!" . . . the next installmentTHE HERDSMAN'S HANDBOOK.

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