Parasite Control TASAH Consult (Cattle & Sheep)

As part of the Targeted Advisory Service on Animal Health (TASAH), a Parasite Control TASAH consult, between trained veterinary practitioners and their clients will continue to be available for 2023.  This is a free and voluntary programme supported as part of the Rural Development Plan 2014-2022, co-funded by the Irish government and the EU. All Irish herds and flocks are eligible to take part in the programme for 2023.

Please note that the Parasite Control TASAH programme for 2023 will close on the 31st of October 2023. Please ensure that all Parasite Control TASAH activities are complete before this date.

Register for Parasite Control TASAH Consult here

A link to the Parasite Control TASAH Frequently Asked Questions can be found below.

Parasite Control TASAH Frequently Asked Questions

Antiparasitic resistance is an increasing concern in livestock farming. Resistance is present when a medicine does not kill the target parasites as expected. Every time animals are treated with an anthelmintic (wormer), there is a risk of selecting for resistant worms. Therefore, alternate methods of controlling worms in livestock that do not rely only on dosing (e.g. herd or flock health plans, grazing management) should be considered. Multiple factors contribute to the increased risk of resistance and parasite control planning should try to address these where possible.

Funded Parasite Control Consult

The purpose of the Parasite Control TASAH is to facilitate discussions and planning between farmers and their veterinary practitioners on the best practices around parasite control with the long view of minimising the further development of anthelmintic resistance.  The TASAH will fund a veterinary farm visit and two faecal egg counts.

Eligibility

The Parasite Control TASAH Consult is open to all cattle and sheep farmers in Ireland. Herd or flock owners must nominate a trained, participating veterinary practitioner to undertake the farm visit.

If you are a Herd or flock owner and would like to register for a Parasite Control TASAH Consult, see above.

A map containing all participating veterinary practitioners is available to view below.