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Gastrointestinal nematode worms (GINs), particularly Haemonchus contortus, pose a growing threat to UK sheep and camelids. Unlike other GINs, H. contortus causes anaemia rather than diarrhoea, and its prevalence is rising with climate change.
The University of Edinburgh is developing an online training platform to introduce the FAMACHA card system to the UK — a practical field tool for identifying H. contortus infection by assessing anaemia. The course targets farmers, camelid keepers, SQPs, and vets, offering two pathways: "users" and "advisors."
Upon completion, participants receive a certificate and unique ID. FAMACHA cards are then sent to their registered veterinary practice, encouraging vets to integrate the system into farm health plans. This approach promotes sustainable parasite control, improves disease management, and builds a collaborative research community — all developed with input from a range of UK and international experts.
