Some dewormers are not suitable for specific types of worms. An example is a farmer I found using Levamisole to deworm her sheep, yet the worms she had seen the sheep voiding were tapeworms.

The sheep and goats develop a swollen neck. My vet says this is due to stomach worms. Initially, I was deworming by myself and it was effective but the vet advised that I Iet him do it.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Sheep farmers are being urged to stay vigilant for signs of liver fluke and worms. The risk of parasites is said to be 'hugely variable' in the ...