Crook of Devon Farm manager, Alan Sim who manages a farm for the Kinloch Family says investing in a FECPAK unit was driven by the need to monitor worm burdens and reduce the chance of developing wormer resistance on his 675-acre farm.  

“Since starting to use it in July 2024, we’ve seen a significant reduction in wormer usage, saving over £900 in drench costs by avoiding unnecessary treatments for approximately 1,400 lambs. This has also saved valuable time by reducing the need to handle lambs when treatment wasn’t required,” Alan says.  

“Our success with FECPAK led us to explore other health management practices, such as blood testing for mineral deficiencies and we’re planning to conduct resistance tests on different wormers during periods of high worm counts.” 

Shepherdess Beth Farmer says one of her realisations from using FECPAK is that blanket dosing is unnecessary. “By using a targeted approach, FECPAK has changed the way we manage worm control.” 

“The investment has already proven its worth, with savings on wormer costs almost covering the initial outlay within just three months.” 

For farmers considering FECPAK, Alan says it’s a good investment. “While there’s a learning curve, it becomes second nature with time. Testing all the lambs might take some time initially, but the time saved by not having to dose them all makes it more than worthwhile.” 

“Overall, the experience has been very positive, and we’re learning more and improving our farm management every day.”