[tommytink]

Are you sure they actually need worming? Adult ewes shouldn’t need routine worming, unless it’s at lambing when their immunity drops. It’s better to buy separates then you can use them independent of each other and prevent wormer resistance

It was the vet that suggested worming after they’ve lambed. Otherwise I’m not planning any routine worming and will get FEC done first. I thought as the next general time to fluke them would be spring that a combi would do the job and save on time/money.

[twizzel]

Yes agreed, just means that you’re restricted to using that product when you need to fluke and worm, rather than being able to use it in autumn for example to worm lambs that would need a triclabendazole drench as well, or worm any thin ewes that fec shows need a drench.

[tommytink]

Ah okay, I think I see your point. Sometimes I will just need a wormer as opposed to both, or there’ll be times that I need to worm and fluke but a triclabendazole based product would be preferable. So (stupid question alert...) if I do them all with the fluke treatment, can I then do the wormer at the same time??
Also, is the point of switching active ingredients to try and limit resistance? I’ve read about the different colours and varying degrees of resistance but not fully sure what it means.

[harmony]

Are you sure they actually need worming? Adult ewes shouldn’t need routine worming, unless it’s at lambing when their immunity drops. It’s better to buy separates then you can use them independent of each other and prevent wormer resistance

It was the vet that suggested worming after they’ve lambed. Otherwise I’m not planning any routine worming and will get FEC done first. I thought as the next general time to fluke them would be spring that a combi would do the job and save on time/money.

You are doing the right thing by getting egg counts done. You can then get the appropriate wormer if a wormer is needed. Combination wormer/fluke has contributed to resistance so better to avoid. You can check monthly fluke and worm levels at nadis.org.uk. Also check local hotspots with your vet and local farmers.