Facial Eczema Risk Bulletin
for week ended 5 March 2021
| Feilding | Awapuni | Dannevirke | Pahiatua | Taumarunui | Levin | |
| No. of sites monitored: | 9 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Average Spore Count | 25,000 | 15,000 | 0 | 10,000 | 15,000 | 40,000 |
| Highest Spore Count: | 45,000 | 35,000 | 0 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 120,000 |
| Lowest Spore Count: | 10,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,000 | 0 |
| Facial Eczema Risk Rating | MED | LOW-MED | LOW | LOW | LOW | HIGH |
Spore counts are not really climbing and are remaining consistent in most areas. Toxin effects on the liver are cumulative and some of these sites are at levels that will be affecting the liver of unprotected animals. There was a jump to 120,000 sp/gm at Te Horo and Moutoa had a third week round 80,000. See the table below for individual results for a guide as to what's happening near you.
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Totally Vets FE Bulletin WE 5 Mar 21 (0.32MB)
Spore counts can vary greatly between properties and even between paddocks. We encourage farmers to bring in grass samples to get a more accurate idea of the facial eczema risk on their own property. Contact us if you would like more information on bringing in your own samples for testing.
