Darren McDonald

🪱@UCDvetmed @Teagasc PhD candidate - infection biology/ parasitology/ gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN)/ anthelmintic resistance/ sustainable parasite control

[Cattle Parasites @COWSworms]

Parasitic worms are not evenly distributed among animals within a herd. 20% of cattle could possibly carry 80% of worms. Treatment of poorly performing individuals or those with high faecal egg counts can lead to a disproportionate reduction in roundworm infections. Photo: NADIS

[Darren McDonald @DarrenMcScience]

This day last week I flew Belgium🇧🇪 for 2 weeks of research training at @ugent 🪱🐮 From necropsies for collecting adult nematodes, to on-farm visits for sample and data collection🐄 My first week has been amazing. Here’s to another week of learning (& beer tasting)🍻 @ucddublin

[Darren McDonald @DarrenMcScience]

I had a great morning presenting at a Research Panel Meeting. It was time full of questions and suggestions, all making brilliant discussions 🪱

[PhD_Genie @PhD_Genie]

Adjusting your paper in accordance with the reviewer's suggestions

[Darren McDonald @DarrenMcScience]

Happy #WorldParasiteAwarenessDay 🪱

[☔ @Whotfismick]

when you leave things for tomorrow and tomorrow arrives

[PhD_Genie @PhD_Genie]

When you come prepared for the q&a

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[Timeless Classics @ticlassics]

An Irish child taking part in a street protest against the occupying British army, Ireland, 1980s

[Cattle Parasites @COWSworms]

The aim of Integrated Parasite Management (IPM) is to reduce the use of and reliance on parasiticides to control disease. This means finding other ways to reduce parasite populations eg vaccinating against lung worm - arguably the most serious risk to grazing young stock

[PhD_Genie @PhD_Genie]

Peer review

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[Darren McDonald @DarrenMcScience]

Great few days at the COST Action ENVIRANT WG meeting last week👏 Great discussions, new connections & exciting future collaborations ahead #ENVIRANT #COSTAction #Anthelmintics #Research

[Darren McDonald @DarrenMcScience]

A great start to ENVIRANT (environmental impact of anthelmintics in livestock and alternatives to minimize their use) Cost Action Working Group Meeting 🪱🌱🧬

[Darren McDonald @DarrenMcScience]

@MilliporeSigma Fill in your lab note book neatly as you go! Don’t come back to it at a later date because you may forget important details 🧬 #NewYearwithMilliporeSigma

[Veterinary Parasitology @Vet_Parasites]

Otodectes cynotis ear mite from a feline fecal float. Otodectes is fairly common throughout most of the world. It is primarily transmitted through direct contact with an infested animal, and transmission can be particularly common during the neonatal period #parasites #vetmed

[Parasites Without Borders @PWB_Global]

The Big Red Book made its way across the pond to the University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. 📕 Darren, pictured here, is a PhD Candidate in Infection Biology focusing on parasitology. He is currently researching gastrointestinal nematodes and drug resistance. “This will be super useful to me,” he told us. “I already had a look at it and it’s great. Thanks so much. I’ve been a big fan of you for a while.”

[Cattle Parasites @COWSworms]

Do you weigh each animal before treating with wormer? If not, how do you know how much to give them? If treating a group of cattle, weigh the heaviest and treat all to his/her weight

[David Pires @David1822]

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[Parasites Without Borders @PWB_Global]

GIVEAWAY! 📕 We're giving away one hard copy of the brand new Despommier's Parasitic Diseases, Eighth Edition, textbook. Like this post, share to your page, and follow PWB. We'll pick one winner on Thursday, November 20th at noon EST US. Available to ship anywhere in the world.

[Veterinary Parasitology @Vet_Parasites]

Nematodirus spp egg. Do you see any other parasites in this photo? Nematodirus is a genus of roundworm, commonly known as thread-neck worms, that infects bovine, ovine, and caprine. They are not known to affect canines, felines, swine, or humans #parasites #parasitology #vet #dvm