The problem producers across the state treat their cattle with dewormers without a thought of 'do I need to deworm', or do I set it on 'automatic' and deworm each time they go through the chute.  

In the beginning, I said our county would be willing to participate.  Farms were chosen and the pursuit was on to collect samples for the FECRT.  

Of course keeping up with the vaccination and cattle working schedule and then to come back to the farm in 14 days to collect field samples, we a bigger task than anyone thought.  We survived the spring working schedule with 5 farms and no we plan for the fall collection of samples on the same farm and the same herd.  

The producers in the program have been very receptive to us going out and working with the herds, taking the time to assist in the collection of samples and verifying information.  They are eager to find out the results, plan for the 'fall' working dates.