Monitoring and controlling worm pressure in poultry

Almost all poultry farmers encounter parasitic gastrointestinal worms in their flocks. The consequences for the birds can be significant. Worms can damage organs and trigger infections. In addition, worms absorb nutrients intended for the layer. The degree of worm pressure and the worm species determines the seriousness of the situation. Worm pressure expresses the number of adult worms and worm eggs present in a flock at any given moment. The 4 main types of worms are found in organic layers