National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)
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PRINT ISSN : 2319-7692
Online ISSN : 2319-7706 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcmas@gmail.com / submit@ijcmas.com Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39 NAAS RATING 2020: 5.38 |
Development of anthelmintic resistance has made it essential to develop alternative ways of worm control in animals. One of the most promising approaches is to treat only those animals which require attention in terms of worm management. “FAMACHA” method has facilitated quick identification of Haemaonchus contortus infected sheep and goats without the aid of any laboratory procedures and delivers the treatment only to those who require it. The visible signs of anaemia have been exploited as a simple and rapid diagnostic indicator through the development of the “FAMACHA” system, which involves the assessment of the colour of the conjunctival mucous membranes. The “FAMACHA” system was specifically developed to identify the animals on an individual basis which require treatment, to reduce anthelmintic resistance imposed by the usual and frequent treatment of all animals in the group. The “FAMACHA” chart assigns a number from 1 to 5 to each level of colour in the eyelid. The range of colours used in the “FAMACHA” system goes from Red to reddish pink, to pink, to pinkish-white, to white. The numbers 1 to 5 are assigned to each of these values. The “FAMACHA” system can be a valuable tool in helping to delay resistance issues in sheep and goat herds.
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