Fecal Egg Count (FEC) Service

Better information. Smarter parasite management. Healthier animals.


When it comes to internal parasites, guessing can lead to unnecessary deworming—or missing a problem that needs attention.


Our fecal egg count service helps livestock owners understand parasite egg levels in manure samples, providing useful information to support informed parasite management decisions.


Whether you raise a few beloved goats in your backyard or manage a larger herd, knowing more about your animals' parasite burden is an important step toward responsible livestock care.

Why FEC matters

Make more informed deworming decisions

Not every animal with a parasite infection needs immediate treatment. FEC results can help you and your veterinarian assess whether intervention may be appropriate.

Understand your herd's parasite burden

Microscopic examination can reveal parasite eggs in a fecal sample and estimate egg counts using the method employed.

Help slow anthelmintic resistance

Repeated, unnecessary use of dewormers contributes to selection for drug-resistant parasites. Using FEC results as part of a broader parasite management plan can help reduce avoidable treatments.

Monitor changes over time

Repeat testing can help track parasite egg counts and, when appropriately designed, contribute to evaluating treatment effectiveness with veterinary guidance.

Our approach at Manoa Farm

At Manoa Farm, animal health and responsible care matter to us. As livestock owners ourselves, we understand how much you want to keep your animals healthy while avoiding treatments that may not be necessary.

Our goal is to help livestock owners obtain useful information about parasite egg counts and better understand the role of testing in responsible parasite management.

We believe informed decisions are better decisions—and that healthier herds begin with paying attention, asking questions, and using the information available to us.

Service Area

FEC service by Manoa Farm is currently limited to Puna, Mountain View, and Hilo areas in Hawai'i Island.

Credentials

Our qualified personnel received the FEC training by a licensed veterinarian. Her strong understanding of microbiology from her B.S. degree in Marine Science definitely helps provide reliable test results.

Pricing

We offer affordable price with quality service, so you can save money in the end. Contact us for pricing.


Contact Manoa Farm to ask about sample requirements, pricing, and availability.

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Service disclaimer: Fecal egg count testing provides laboratory observations and estimates, not a comprehensive diagnosis of animal health. Results have limitations and may not detect all parasites or explain all clinical signs. This service does not replace veterinary examination, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Any additional restrictions applicable to the provision of fecal testing services in Hawaiʻi should be confirmed before publication.