Not sure which test your animal companion needs?
This simple guide helps you choose the right test for your animal, so you can treat accurately, prevent resistance, and keep your animals healthy year-round.
Tests Available
Faecal Egg Count (FEC)
Our Poultry FEC detects a wide range of worms – Roundworms, Caecal worms, Capillary worms, Gape worms, and Tapeworms.
It’s best done every 3–4 months, or when hens lose weight, lay fewer eggs, or look off-colour.
Fluke Test
If your flock has access to wet areas, ponds, or muddy ground, a Fluke Test may be needed.
It identifies Oviduct, Intestinal, and Blood flukes, which can cause sudden drops in egg production and poor condition.
Coccidia Test
Coccidiosis is common in chicks and young growers.
If you see blood in droppings, watery diarrhoea, or weak birds, a Coccidia Test confirms infection so you can treat correctly and protect the rest of the flock.
Quick Table
| Test | Detects | When To Test | Why It's Important |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faecal Egg Counts (FECs) | Strongyle-type Worms, Ascarids, Caecal Worm, Capillary Worm, Gape Worm, Tapeworm | Every 3–4 months or after symptoms | Foundation of parasite control; Routine parasite control improves flock health and egg output |
| Fluke Test | Oviduct Fluke, Blood Fluke, Intestinal Fluke | Birds near ponds, wetlands, or damp runs | Detects rare but serious fluke infections |
| Coccidia Test | Eimeria species | Chicks or growers with diarrhoea, blood in droppings | Confirms coccidiosis for targeted anticoccidial treatment |
The Bottom Line
Testing before treating is the smartest, safest, and most sustainable way to manage parasites.
Whether it’s worms, fluke, sand, coccidia, or lungworm Paragon Scientific gives you clear, accurate answers every time.
Simple. Scientific. Reliable.
That’s the Paragon Scientific way.