At Micron Agritech, we’re building the future of animal diagnostics – and today we are excited to share some of our biggest updates yet.

These new features aren’t just “nice to have.” They’re first-of-their-kind advances that give vets, farmers, and animal health professionals deeper insights, faster decisions, and more precise control over parasite management. And most importantly – they’re available right now.

Nematodirus Speciation – A First in the Industry

Until now, faecal egg counts (FECs) have only reported Nematodirus at the genus level. But our new update (live today) distinguishes between Nematodirus spp. and Nematodirus battus – both in the Micron Kit reports and the app.

Why is this a breakthrough?

1. Clinical importance: Nematodirus battus is one of the most pathogenic worms in young lambs, causing sudden deaths even at low egg counts. Differentiating it from other, less harmful Nematodirus species is critical for treatment decisions.
   Better targeted treatments: This is the first FEC system in the world—including both rapid-test systems and lab-based services—to offer this level of speciation.
2. Smarter disease surveillance: By identifying N. battus specifically, vets and researchers can track outbreaks with unprecedented accuracy, supporting more sustainable parasite control at scale.

For sheep farmers, vets, and the wider animal health industry, this level of detail is a game-changer that’s ready to use today.

Parasite Testing for Alpacas plus Coccidiosis Speciation

We are proud to announce that our Micron Kit now supports parasite testing in alpacas and llamas – available today. This makes us the only system in the world to offer rapid, on-site testing for these species.

The parasites detectable in camelids include:

• Eimeria ivitaensis
• Eimeria macusaniensis
• Other Eimeria spp. (Coccidia)
• Strongylus spp. (Strongyles)
• Nematodirus spp.
• Marshalagia spp.
• Strongyloides spp.
• Moniezia spp.
• Trichuris spp.
• Capillaria spp.

This broad panel means alpaca and llama owners can finally access fast, reliable, lab-level diagnostics via their vets.

Coccidia: Speciation for Camelids + Exact OPG Counts

Together with the additional of Alpaca & Llama testing to the system we are also adding coccidia speciation in these species, identifying Eimeria macusaniensis and Eimeria ivitaensis (and reporting other Eimeria spp.) – this a first-in-class and is another major breakthrough in FEC speciation.

That specificity matters:

1. Pathogenicity differs: E. macusaniensis can cause severe disease in camelids and may not always correlate with high oocyst counts; speciation helps you react earlier and more appropriately.
2. Better decisions: Knowing which Eimeria is present supports targeted treatment, isolation, and environmental management.

For teams who need more granularity, we also now offer exact coccidia OPG (oocysts per gram) counts across species – not just thresholds.

App & Workflow Improvements

Alongside these major updates, we’ve also rolled out a range of system and app enhancements designed to make your experience smoother. These improvements boost upload speeds, overall performance, and usability, so day-to-day testing is faster and more reliable than ever.

All of these are live in the app today.

In Summary

Today’s announcement doesn’t involve small tweaks – these are scientific milestones that expand what’s possible in veterinary diagnostics:

1. Nematodirus battus speciation: First-in-class capability only available with Micron Kit today.
2. Alpacas & Llamas: Expanding our reach into more species, giving vets the tools they need in the field today and coccidia speciation.
3. Exact coccidia counts: More control, more data, better treatment choices.
4. Improved workflows: Faster, cleaner, easier for every user.

At Micron Agritech, our mission is clear: to give animal health professionals faster, smarter, and more precise insights than ever before.

And with these updates, we’ve just taken a big step forward – not in the future, but right now.

👉 Want to learn more about these features or enable Coccidia OPG counts for your clinic? Get in touch with our team today.