Learning outcomes
- Describe the main internal and external parasites of sheep and their management
- List the key sheep diseases of concern in Australia and their management
- Carry out safe and effective drenching and vaccination activities
Lesson ideas
Healthy sheep are happy sheep. Ensure your students understand the key pests and diseases that can impact the health of the sheep in their care.
Allow students to explore the wealth of information in the resources provided and ensure your students can carry out basic vaccination and drenching treatments safely and effectively.
Encourage students to explore the Wormboss website and get them to carry out worm egg counts and drench tests as part of an effective parasite control program.
