Dairy cattle

Deworming Dairy Cows: Sustainable Parasite Control

Maximize your herd's health and milk yield while fighting anthelmintic resistance. Discover the SPARC project's field-tested strategies for modern dairy farming.

The Challenge: Resistance & Hidden Losses

Routine, preventive deworming is no longer sustainable. Blanket treatments have led to widespread anthelmintic resistance across European dairy regions. Furthermore, subclinical parasite infections silently drain farm profitability, causing severe milk yield loss, reduced fertility, and a shorter productive lifespan for the cows.

The SPARC Solution: Alternatives to Anthelmintics

A shift to precision veterinary medicine is required: diagnose before treating.

The SPARC project promotes an Integrated Parasite Management (IPM) approach, offering proven alternatives to reduce drug use by 30-50%:

Targeted Selective Treatment (TST): Precision treatments based on diagnostics and Faecal Egg Counts.
Smart Pasture Management: Agronomic practices to lower parasite loads naturally.
Decision-Support Tools: Data-driven platforms (like Wormwize®) to guide veterinary interventions.