Sustainable Control of Haemonchosis in UK Livestock Grazing Systems

06 July 2026

Experts from a wide range of UK and international organisations have contributed to the development of this course.

What you'll learn

  • Understand the biology, epidemiology and control of gut worms, and how they cause disease, with a focus on Haemonchus contortus.
  • Conduct investigations to determine whether Haemonchus contortus is responsible for problems seen including using the FAMACHA card system.
  • Advocate for sustainable control and targeted treatment strategies for control of Haemonchus contortus infections in livestock.       

Sustainable control of Haemonchosis in UK livestock grazing systems (FAMACHA card training) | Short Courses | University of Edinburgh