Goat fecal DIY

Redeemed98 · #1 07/25/14, 08:11 AM

I'm really working on figuring out doing my own fecals. I've followed a couple of the websites that give good instruction on the procedure. The problem I'm having is actually telling what type of egg I've found. I've looked at tons of pics but some seem to look a lot alike.
I was wondering if anyone knew of a good resource to help to id the eggs. I would love to be able to buy some actual slides with different eggs already on them but I don't know if that's possible.

WildIdeas · #2 07/25/14, 03:30 PM

You will find this helpful http://www.amazon.com/Veterinary-Par...oscope+animals

Redeemed98 · #3 07/25/14, 07:42 PM

Thanks!

punchiepal · #4 07/25/14, 10:05 PM

I was recommended this one and found a reasonably priced copy on half.com. We use it or the other I am posting all the time.
http://www.amazon.com/Veterinary-Cli...s=Parasitology

This is a nice one on the web.
http://www.merck-animal-health-usa.c...cm96-86736.pdf

Redeemed98 · #5 07/26/14, 07:20 AM

Nice, thanks.

wintrrwolf · #6 07/26/14, 01:47 PM

yeah slides with eggs on them isn't possible because they are only viable for a short period of time and then the eggs "die" plus the fecalsol used in the process of suspension crystallizes after a time and you would not be able to see anything but shards.
Some eggs do look alot alike which is why a microscope that can really magnify certain aspects of the eggs make it easier to identify.

wintrrwolf · #7 07/26/14, 02:03 PM

first pic is of a liver fluke, second pic is of a barber pole (HC) Haemonchus contortus. At first glance they are very similar being able to sharpen focus to see the difference is important.