Rob Woodgate, DAFWA, Albany, says worms are starting to get active and regular monitoring is needed to avoid issues later:

Faecal worm egg counts in some areas of WA appear on the rise. It is very important to check any mobs that are not performing adequately.
 
There also appears to be some Barber's Pole worm activity along the south coast.
 
Mobs that did not receive a summer drench should receive careful attention over the next few weeks, as these animals could be harbouring significant worm burdens and hence pose a contamination risk for pastures from late March onwards.

Nicole Swan, Swan’s Veterinary Services, Esperance reports that, while egg counts are currently low, recent rain may well change that – be alert:

There has not been a great deal of worm monitoring so far this month. Of the mobs counted only one ewe mob has had a significant count. The remainder of mobs have had counts averaging less than 50 epg.

In the last week there have been a couple of big rain events with rainfall variable over the district.

Areas which had significant amounts of rain will need to consider monitoring their sheep in 3-4 weeks time.

This will coincide with a mid March monitor, a bit earlier than usual. The weather has been uncharacteristically warm and humid for Esperance– perfect worm weather!