Tap into best practice parasite management
In a landscape where effective parasite management is crucial, ParaBoss has proved to be a pivotal ally for woolgrowers seeking sustainable solutions.
ParaBoss provides woolgrowers with relevant and timely communications, a producer-centric website and interactive tools, as well as a national network of extension activities and accredited advisors.
Collectively, the three Boss sheep websites – WormBoss, LiceBoss and FlyBoss – promote best practice for the management of sheep parasites at the farm level. ParaBoss provides access to the three websites at www.paraboss.com.au. The websites have been developed by a community of veterinary experts and parasitologists from across Australia and supported by the sheep industry.
The ParaBoss websites provide detailed management information and regional programs to assist woolgrowers across Australia manage worms, lice and flies on their properties.
A free Boss Bulletin e-newsletter from ParaBoss provides monthly updates and articles (subscribe at www.paraboss.com.au/register). There is a ParaBoss Facebook channel at www.facebook.com/paraboss.com.au.
The ParaBoss team hosts webinars specifically tailored to address the parasite challenges faced by producers – see www.paraboss.com.au/webinars-videos-podcasts. The webinars are recorded and are available to view on demand. Recent topics have included ‘Proactive management for sustainable parasite control’ and ‘Effective flystrike management in sheep’.
In a new move, beginning last year, ParaBoss hosted its pilot series of face-to-face workshops for producers on the ground, focusing on worm and other parasite management. The custom-designed one-day workshops aim to empower producers by improving on-farm productivity and enhancing overall skills and confidence in internal and external parasite management.
The ParaBoss extension team at Naracoorte in South Australia in March delivering the fourth pilot WormBoss worm management in sheep workshop.
As well as containing information for sheep producers, ParaBoss contains information for cattle and goat producers. The ParaBoss suite also includes TickBoss which contains information for cattle producers about ticks.
Find a ParaBoss-certified advisor and WEC provider
ParaBoss Certified Sheep advisors: These advisors have completed the ParaBoss Certificate in Sheep Parasite Management and therefore have the skills and knowledge to apply and provide advice about effective, integrated parasite management of sheep. The advisors are listed on the ParaBoss website.
ParaBoss Certified WEC providers: These providers have demonstrated the accuracy and precision of their worm egg count (WEC) services through the ParaBoss WEC QA program, so producers can be certain their worm control decisions are based on accurate results. A list of providers is available on the ParaBoss website.
More information: www.paraboss.com.au
This article appeared in the June 2024 edition of AWI’s Beyond the Bale magazine. Reproduction of the article is encouraged.
