Labs for faecal egg count tests

There have been a number of queries following last week’s article on worm treatment on where farmers can get faecal egg counts analysed. There is no comprehensive listing of all premises available, with the last list published for the Sheep Technology Adoption Programme listed below.

Note, some labs quoted price included sending out materials required to collect and submit samples, while some also offer a wider range of testing covering coccidiosis and liver fluke, for example.

Laboratories

Animal Health Laboratories, Shinagh House, Bandon, Co. Cork, 023-885 4100.

FarmLab Diagnostics, Emlagh, Elphin, Co Roscommo, 071-963 0792.

Irish Equine Centre, Johnstown, Naas, Co Kildare, 045-866 266.

Oldcastle Laboratories Ltd, Cogan Street, Oldcastle, Co Meath, 049-854 1160.

ParaLabs Ltd, Unit 2 Manderville, Patrick St, Portumna, Co Galway, 087-293 1167.

Pat Farrelly and Partners, Dublin Road, Trim, Co Meath, 046-943 1341.

UCD Veterinary Laboratory, Parasitology Laboratory (028), Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, School of Veterinary Medicine, Belfield, UCD, Dublin 4, 01-716 6168.