Modified Wisconsin Fecal
Parasite Egg Flotation Starter Kit
Materials provided to complete 72 tests with Fecal Parasite Egg Flotation Starter Kit:
1. High specific gravity sugar flotation solution made specifically
for hard to
float ruminant parasite eggs such as
- E mac (Eimeria macusaniensis – a nasty form of coccidia)
2. dispensing bottle and syringe
3. tea strainer
4. reusable plastic cups
5. tongue depressors
6. reusable tapered bottomed centrifuge tubes
7. test tube rack
8. standard microscope slides and 22mm cover slips
9. laminated step by step instruction card and photo guide
to internal parasites
Equipment required:
1. Fecal Parasite Egg Flotation Starter Kit
2. Centrifuge (Horizontal or swinging bucket type preferred)
3. Microscope (Binocular with 4X, 10X and 40X Objectives)
Benefits:
- Turn-key kit design: All components are matched for 72 sample tests, you will not be out of one component or another when the time comes to testing your samples.
- Easy to use dispensing syringe makes measuring an accurate volume of sugar solution effortless and reproducible.
- No obnoxious chemical preservatives or solutions to deal with.
- Most components are reusable and easily cleaned with soap and water.
- Replacement kits available & include only disposable components (Preserved Sugar Solution, slides, cover slips and stir sticks).
- Sugar Solution is pre-made with the correct specific gravity so there is no guesswork or sugar mix to make. It contains a preservative that will prevent the growth of mold and bacteria and provide for a long shelf life. In addition, cover slipped sample tubes and slides can be stored for several days in the refrigerator before reading.
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Rolling Hill
Parasite Test
Our parasite screening kit has all the supplies you will need to perform your own fecal flotation screening tests.
Please understand the intention here is to assist the breeder in screening their animals for parasites in the feces. We do not expect you to be microbiologists or pathologists. Should you identify a problem, you can then decide your best course of action depending on your level of expertise. You may feel competent with treating what you identify, or you can submit the remainder of your sample to your vet or state lab for further study.
Equipment needed to complete the parasite screening:
Parasite Screening Kit including instructions & parasite egg photos
Microscope (40x-400x magnification) best for eggs and oocysts
Centrifuge (recommended but optional)
Flotation Solution (recipe included)
The screening kit includes guidelines that will give you a general idea as to how to use fecal examination to determine parasitic disease loads. Remember, this is only an aid & will take a little practice.
As a breeder we are not experts at parasitology. If you have any questions, consult your vet or state lab for a definitive diagnosis of what you are seeing.
All animals have low levels of parasites. Sometimes high levels do not show up in fecal exams. You should examine 10-20 head or 25% of each grazing unit. We do not want to treat our animals blindly.
There are different treatments for various parasites. In some cases, a change of environment may work. When worming medications are used, be sure to use one that is effective against the parasite that you are treating. Always consult with your veterinarian on a complete parasite management program.
Wash all reusable items with hot soapy water and a dash of bleach. Dispose of slides in your sharps container.
 Our fecal parasite testing kits use a conical bottom tube.
Research has shown that the conical bottom tubes provides better results in fecal parasite testing however they are hard to clean the fecal matter out of the bottom tip of the tube. You’ll want one of these brushes for sure!
For cleaning test tubes and narrow mouth bottles. White natural bristles with black nylon tuft. Twisted wire handle with loop for hanging. |
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Microscope Slides (72/Box)
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