- "Validation of a new faecal egg counting technique for horses." (University of Bristol, UK )
Released in April 2004, this report discusses the findings of testing the simplicity, sensitivity and repeatability of both the McMaster and FECPAK methods of faecal egg counting in horses.
Results conclude that large inaccuracies are present in the current method used for faecal egg counting and how the FECPAK method is twice as sensitive thus producing more accurate results.
This paper has been recently accepted for publishing by the internationally respected Veterinary Record journal. Click here to read the paper.
Furthermore, the abstract of this paper has been recognised and accepted for publishing by the British Equine Veterinary Association. This will also be posted on this website as soon as it is released.
- "Evaluation of FECPAK and McMaster methodology for counting nematode eggs in sheep faeces." (Teagacs, Ireland)
This report details two experiments, designed to compare variance of results and repeatability of samples from different methods of faecal egg counting (FEC), illustrating FECPAK's accuracy in relation to faecal egg counts.
The results showed no consistent or important difference in FEC obtained from FECPAK or McMaster methods, yet the FECPAK method showed less variation between results, highlighting the accuracy of the product that is much simpler to use.
- "Transforming FEC (Teagacs, Ireland)"
This report outlines trials, carried out to investigate the validity of the FECPAK system with particular reference to levels of phenotypic, chamber, and sample variance when compared to the McMaster procedure.
Findings include the benefits of having FECPAK's two counting chambers, and a lower variance in chamber-to-chamber egg counts.
- "Evaluation of the FECPAK Method" (Danish Veterinary Institute, Denmark)
In Denmark, farmers have a close working relationship with their veterinary services because anthelmintics must be prescribed by veterinarians. This report suggests how the FECPAK system could best be used in the Danish market considering this close tie.
The report further outlines the low variability and ease of performance of the FECPAK equipment. It also credits the FECPAK counting chambers, which allow for easy detection of Strongyle eggs, as well as Coccidia.
- "Evaluation of the FECPAK Cattle Method" (Moredun Institute, Scotland)
A comparison between the FECPAK method and Moredun's own salt flotation technique, outlining each method's required materials and procedures. While results between the two techniques shows no significant difference, the FECPAK kit provides a simple, reproducible means of determining FEC numbers.
- "Evaluation of the FECPAK Sheep method (Moredun Institute, Scotland)"
A comparison of the FECPAK system with Moredun's own salt flotation method, and McMaster technique, describing each method's materials and procedures. Findings conclude that differences in the data were significant, and the complicated steps and time taken to complete tests were reduced greatly with the FECPAK system.
