Parasite Egg identification

Discussion in 'Health & Wellness' started by MadHouse, Aug 3, 2020.

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  1. Oct 24, 2020 #61
    TCOLVIN

    TCOLVIN TKC Farms

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    Looks like a lot of air bubbles and debris to me. I new at this myself but I have not had a decal that clean myself. As Moers Kiko said make sure your fecal solution is working.
     
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  3. Oct 25, 2020 #62
    Michaela Van Mecl

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    I bought a hydrometer and checked the specific gravity of my solution; right on track!
     
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  5. Oct 25, 2020 #63
    Michaela Van Mecl

    Michaela Van Mecl Well-Known Member

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    Thanks ! I always pull fresh samples and process within 30 minutes. The specific gravity was exactly 1.2 after measuring with the hydrometer.
     
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  6. Oct 25, 2020 #64
    NigerianDwarfOwner707

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    Only thing I would add is the "verification" by a vet likely won't have numbers too similar to yours as goats drop the eggs at different times, every sample should have something different. Don't be discouraged even if you are off by 50 or 100 EPG, it doesn't mean you did it wrong, it's just a variation of eggs.

    Now if you have 0 and the vet has found lots of eggs that is a different story!
     
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  7. Oct 25, 2020 #65
    Moers kiko boars

    Moers kiko boars Well-Known Member

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    Well all I see is digested food particles & air bubbles. So a clean spot on your fecal. Looks good...hope the rest of it is that clean !
     
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  8. Oct 29, 2020 #66
    TCOLVIN

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    If your using the McMaster chambered slide you may not can do a 40x because of thickness of slide??
     
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  9. Oct 29, 2020 #67
    MadHouse

    MadHouse Well-Known Member

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    I have the same problem as you, @TCOLVIN , When I switch to the 40x objective, I cannot go close enough, it always touches the slide before the image gets clear. And that is for regular slides and McMaster slides. The first time I trid I cracked the slide cover.
    Yes, it has the adjustable knob, that’s what I use all the time.
     
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