Parasite control

Chickens can also be affected by worms, including the economically significant nematode parasites, Ascaridia galli (roundworms) and Heterakis gallinarum (cecal worms) and Capillaria spp. For information on treatment of parasites in poultry, please contact your veterinary practice.

Further information for farmers regarding parasite control, including red mite (D. gallinae) infestations, can be found here.