Faecal worm egg counts at Croft Seventeen, Lemreway.

14/09/2025

I will be demonstrating how to do FWECs as part of this online course with Scottish Crofting Federation

'Managing Internal Parasites Sustainably: Practical Advice and Support' is a new SCF online training course now available to book...

Helen Carty, Veterinary Centre Manager at SRUC , Scotland's Rural College, will take us through the animal health and other benefits of worm and fluke testing, and the funding that is available to support this.

Izzy de Santis, Croft Seventeen Lemreway Isle of Lewis will demonstrate how you can carry out faecal worm egg counts yourself.

Both will be happy to answer all your burning questions on the topic!

To book your place and find out more, visit: crofting.org/training

08/07/2025

After doing a faecal egg count it turned out Matty needed treating for fluke, he wasn't impressed but I made up for it by giving him a digestive biscuit as a treat!

19/06/2025

Just a reminder that egg count packs are available at Lewis Crofters Ltd or Ravenspoint Centre . Recent results from samples are showing that not all flocks of sheep are needing drenching and frequently horses are not needing treatment. Help prevent anthelmintic resistance!

05/02/2025

When you collect a sample pack from Lewis Crofters Ltd or Ravenspoint Centre ( one per sample) you will also receive an envelope for returns. All the instructions are on the envelope and samples will be collected after midday on a Friday from Crofters or by arrangement for clients in S Lochs. Results will then be sent by email or phone call and hopefully will be mostly negative and no need for treatment. If treatment is needed however then Crofters will be able to advise and provide or you can speak to your vet for advice.

01/02/2025

Sample packs available Lewis Crofters Ltd or Ravenspoint Centre Egg counts done for sheep, cattle and horses.

14/01/2025

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A useful webinar for anyone interested in best practice for worm control.

Join us for a Webinar on “Equine Worming Programs: Effective Strategies for Healthy Horses” with Ashley Robinson, RAMA (SQP), Equine Lecturer at CAFRE Enniskillen on Wednesday 5 February 2025 7pm to 8.30pm
This webinar will provide a comprehensive look at modern approaches to equine parasite control, focusing on sustainable working practices, resistance management, and the latest scientific insights to ensure horse health.
This evening will be of great benefit to horse owners, stable managers, equestrian professionals and equine veterinarians and will count as 1 CPD point for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches.
This evening is Free of Charge.
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14/01/2025

Sample packs dropped off Lewis Crofters Ltd today. They are kindly going to distribute them to anyone who needs them and also collect samples.

17/12/2024

In mid January we will be offering a new service for livestock keepers on Lewis and Harris.

Faecal worm egg counts (FWEC) will allow you to understand the level and type of infestation and enable targeted drenching and treatment in your flock, herd or horse. Getting it right will reduce unnecessary treatment and costs, provide the right intervention for your stock and help to reduce the increasing likelihood of parasite resistance to current available treatments.

We will be specifically targeting screening for all common endoparasites including liver fluke.

Sampling can be animal specific or part of a larger flock or herd screening.

A FWEC can be a key part of your Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.

Screening will be provided by Izzy De Santis (RVN) Registered Veterinary Nurse from Croft Seventeen, Lemreway.

Izzy has worked in equine and large animal veterinary practices before moving to the Isle of Lewis, where she continues to offer equine support (Lewis and Harris Equine Care) and actively crofts with sheep and cattle.

We have arranged sample kit collection and drop off in town at Lewis Crofters. More details to follow in early January but please share and any queries please get in touch.

Izzy