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Understanding Poultry Worm Count Results
Here is a guide to interpreting your poultry worm count result. For coccidia results see further down this page.
< 50 EPG No eggs seen in sample including no cocci
No worm eggs or coccidia oocysts were seen within the sample. Retest quarterly to keep monitoring parasite burdens within your flock.
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Clear results should be treated with slight caution as many factors can affect sample quality. If you suspect a worm burden contact us (with photos if you have seen anything come out) so that we can help advise further.
LOW (under 200 EPG)
A low level of eggs were detected, below the usual threshold for treatment based on this type of worm. You can in some cases delay treating the animal/herd and retest approx 12 weeks time.
*Heterakis (caecal worm) in poultry may benefit from treating even at low levels due to its association with the disease histomoniasis.
MEDIUM (200- 1100 EPG)
MEDIUM: The sample has a burden of parasite eggs that is above the threshold for worming for this type of worm.
Worm the individual/flock and test each quarter (12 weeks) routinely.
HIGH (1150 + EPG)
HIGH: The sample shows a significant burden of parasites and treatment is recommended.
Ideally retest 14 days post worming to check if further treatment is needed. Coop/run hygiene should be reviewed to avoid future high burdens.