Guidance

Subsidised camelid parasitology testing (HTML webpage)

Published 18 August 2025

Applies to England and Wales

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APHA is offering subsidised worm egg and coccidial oocyst counting for camelids until 30 June 2026.

Learn more about the problems caused by parasites, and how to detect and manage them in camelids.

Camelid worm egg and coccidial oocyst counting

The test offered by APHA:

  • is discounted to £7 per sample (from £30.06 per sample)
  • follows the Sensitive Improved Modified McMaster method ()
  • is a two-part process including saturated sodium chloride and saturated zinc sulphate floatation, which enables the detection of all significant nematode eggs and coccidia oocysts, including Eimeria macusaniensis, Eimeria ivitaensis, Trichuris species and Nematodirus species
  • is sensitive to 10 eggs or oocysts per gram of faeces
  • requires at least 4.5g of faeces (a heaped tablespoon)

How to send samples

Submit samples either:

You must:

  • submit the samples through a veterinary surgeon
  • indicate whether the samples are for monitoring or diagnostic purposes
  • ensure the packaging conforms with postal regulations for Category B biological substances () - do not submit samples in gloves

Other parasitology tests

APHA also offer discounted:

  • fluke and camelid worm egg count package test ()
  • differential staining for Haemonchus species eggs () - this test is exclusively carried out by APHA, which enables prompt testing of worm egg count samples submitted to us

See the full price list, guidance on sample and test selection, and submission forms.

If you have any queries, contact your .

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