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Faecal Egg Count (FEC) and Sustainable Parasite Management

Learn to carry out faecal egg counts - and understand what your results mean

Practical faecal egg count training for horse owners, sheep and goat keepers, cattle keepers, farmers and animal professionals. Learn how to carry out FECs accurately, identify common parasite eggs and use the results to support more sustainable parasite control.

Choose practical in-person workshops near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, or comprehensive online courses for horses and other equines, sheep, goats and cattle, with optional LANTRA accreditation

Request workshops around the UK for your Group, Society or Association.


Step-by-step videos  ·   Real microscope footage   ·  Downloadable guides  ·   Optional Lantra assessment

Understand parasites
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Explore parasite lifecycles, immunity and wormer resistance. Understand how parasites affect your animals and how faecal egg count testing, informed treatment decisions and sustainable management work together to protect their health.

Develop practical skills
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Learn to collect and prepare samples, use your microscope and carry out faecal egg counts. Step-by-step demonstrations, real microscope footage and photographs help you recognise parasite eggs and understand your results.

Learn with confidence
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Follow clear, manageable lessons at your own pace. Pause, replay and revisit videos whenever you need to, with quizzes to check your understanding and downloadable guides to support you as you put your learning into practice.


Meet Sarah...

I bring 30 years of experience in training and communications to a subject I care deeply about: helping animal owners understand parasites and manage them sustainably.

I've helped more than 500 learners develop their knowledge and practical skills in faecal egg counting and sustainable parasite management through FEC it® training.

These online courses bring together carefully explained lessons, practical demonstrations and real examples under the microscope to help you put your learning into practice.
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FEC it Faecal Egg Count and Sustainable Parasite Management online courses and workshops are LANTRA approved, recognising the course's high standards of practical, industry-relevant training.

LANTRA is a leading awarding body for training and qualifications within land-based industries across the UK and Ireland.





FEC it® Faecal Egg Count and Sustainable Parasite Management workshops are Vetpol accredited for 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

This accreditation provides formal CPD recognition for veterinary and animal health professionals looking to strengthen their knowledge and hands-on skills in sustainable parasite control and faecal egg counting.

100% ★★★★★ reviews
What learners say about FEC it® training

“Absolutely brilliant training course. Highly recommend plus very well supported discussion group which is invaluable for advice especially for beginners.
Well run with great resources.”

Rosie - West Yorkshire (Aug 2025)
"Excellent informative and practical training course. Best training course I have been on for a long time, Sarah is a wealth of knowledge and makes a complicated subject clear and logical. Highly recommend plus the added bonus of ongoing support after the training."

Simon - Kent (July 2025)
" I 100% recommend this course! A great balance of theory (with detailed support material to take home) and practical work on the day with active discussions. When you leave you feel equipped, enthusiastic and supported to start your FEC journey on farm! Thank you!"

Tracey - Cumbria (Oct 2025)
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