FECPAK G2 Digital Microscope System
FECPAK G2 is positioned as a best-in-class field-capable digital microscopy system for parasite egg and oocyst imaging, prized for its portability, cloud-based image sharing and low per-sample operating cost that suit large-scale resistance monitoring programs. Compared with lab-bound assays like DrenchRite it trades some laboratory sensitivity for rapid, decentralized screening and lower capital expenditure, and it outcompetes manual McMaster counts by delivering standardized digital records that reduce operator variability. For programs needing scalable, cost-effective surveillance and remote expert review, FECPAK G2 offers a technical and financial balance between precision and practicality.
Phone-ready imaging — pocket lab
Rapid egg counts — speed demon
Phone-ready imaging — pocket lab
Rapid egg counts — speed demon
Review Summary
"Users praise the FECPAK G2 for portable, digital fecal egg counts and easy image sharing that improve consistency across operators; common criticisms are initial setup complexity, training needs, and the system cost."
Field sharing — herd messenger
Portable tablet-based digital microscope that captures standardized fecal images for egg counts.
Field sharing — herd messenger
Portable tablet-based digital microscope that captures standardized fecal images for egg counts.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
FECPAK G2 is positioned as a best-in-class field-capable digital microscopy system for parasite egg and oocyst imaging, prized for its portability, cloud-based image sharing and low per-sample operating cost that suit large-scale resistance monitoring programs. Compared with lab-bound assays like DrenchRite it trades some laboratory sensitivity for rapid, decentralized screening and lower capital expenditure, and it outcompetes manual McMaster counts by delivering standardized digital records that reduce operator variability. For programs needing scalable, cost-effective surveillance and remote expert review, FECPAK G2 offers a technical and financial balance between precision and practicality.
Phone-ready imaging — pocket lab
Rapid egg counts — speed demon
Field sharing — herd messenger
Portable tablet-based digital microscope that captures standardized fecal images for egg counts.
Cloud connectivity enables remote expert review and longitudinal resistance monitoring.
Phone-ready imaging — pocket lab
Rapid egg counts — speed demon
Field sharing — herd messenger
Portable tablet-based digital microscope that captures standardized fecal images for egg counts.
Cloud connectivity enables remote expert review and longitudinal resistance monitoring.
$6,000-10,000 CAD
DrenchRite Larval Development Assay
DrenchRite remains the market leader for phenotypic anthelmintic resistance detection because it provides drug-specific, quantitative larval development results with high sensitivity and regulatory acceptance in surveillance studies. Although more expensive and laboratory-intensive than point-of-care options like FECPAK G2 or McMaster, its technical precision and interpretability make it the gold standard for confirming resistance and guiding treatment economics at herd or regional scale. Programs that can absorb higher per-sample costs benefit from DrenchRite’s reliable dose-response data when validating resistance trends detected by faster screening tools.
Gold-standard assay — resistance sleuth
Larval sensitivity — nemesis hunter
Gold-standard assay — resistance sleuth
Larval sensitivity — nemesis hunter
Review Summary
"Laboratories report DrenchRite delivers sensitive, reliable detection of anthelmintic resistance and useful quantitative results, but it is labor- and time-intensive, relatively costly, and requires experienced personnel."
Quantitative readout — number nerd
Laboratory assay detecting anthelmintic resistance by assessing larval development in presence of drugs.
Quantitative readout — number nerd
Laboratory assay detecting anthelmintic resistance by assessing larval development in presence of drugs.
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
DrenchRite remains the market leader for phenotypic anthelmintic resistance detection because it provides drug-specific, quantitative larval development results with high sensitivity and regulatory acceptance in surveillance studies. Although more expensive and laboratory-intensive than point-of-care options like FECPAK G2 or McMaster, its technical precision and interpretability make it the gold standard for confirming resistance and guiding treatment economics at herd or regional scale. Programs that can absorb higher per-sample costs benefit from DrenchRite’s reliable dose-response data when validating resistance trends detected by faster screening tools.
Gold-standard assay — resistance sleuth
Larval sensitivity — nemesis hunter
Quantitative readout — number nerd
Laboratory assay detecting anthelmintic resistance by assessing larval development in presence of drugs.
Quantitative results guide drug class efficacy and resistance profiling for herd management.
Gold-standard assay — resistance sleuth
Larval sensitivity — nemesis hunter
Quantitative readout — number nerd
Laboratory assay detecting anthelmintic resistance by assessing larval development in presence of drugs.
Quantitative results guide drug class efficacy and resistance profiling for herd management.
$600-900 CAD
Parasight System Fecal Analysis Platform
Parasight is a high-throughput, AI-assisted fecal analysis platform that speeds parasite detection and quantification while reducing observer bias, offering clinics and central labs a middle ground between manual microscopy and specialized assays. Technically it outperforms traditional McMaster counts on consistency and throughput, and while its upfront and subscription costs are higher than manual kits, the labor savings and integrated analytics make it financially attractive for high-volume surveillance and resistance-monitoring workflows. Against lab assays like DrenchRite, Parasight excels at rapid screening and triage, flagging samples that require more detailed resistance testing.
High-throughput imaging — lab sprinter
AI-driven ID — parasite whisperer
High-throughput imaging — lab sprinter
AI-driven ID — parasite whisperer
Review Summary
"The Parasight System is valued for fast, automated fecal analysis and clear digital reporting that speeds workflow; users note a high purchase/maintenance cost and occasional classification errors that need manual review."
Standardized reports — no surprises
High-throughput digital fecal analyzer producing standardized images for parasite egg detection.
Standardized reports — no surprises
High-throughput digital fecal analyzer producing standardized images for parasite egg detection.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Increased Safety & Security
Parasight is a high-throughput, AI-assisted fecal analysis platform that speeds parasite detection and quantification while reducing observer bias, offering clinics and central labs a middle ground between manual microscopy and specialized assays. Technically it outperforms traditional McMaster counts on consistency and throughput, and while its upfront and subscription costs are higher than manual kits, the labor savings and integrated analytics make it financially attractive for high-volume surveillance and resistance-monitoring workflows. Against lab assays like DrenchRite, Parasight excels at rapid screening and triage, flagging samples that require more detailed resistance testing.
High-throughput imaging — lab sprinter
AI-driven ID — parasite whisperer
Standardized reports — no surprises
High-throughput digital fecal analyzer producing standardized images for parasite egg detection.
Automated image capture speeds sample processing and supports resistance monitoring workflows.
High-throughput imaging — lab sprinter
AI-driven ID — parasite whisperer
Standardized reports — no surprises
High-throughput digital fecal analyzer producing standardized images for parasite egg detection.
Automated image capture speeds sample processing and supports resistance monitoring workflows.
$12,000-25,000 CAD
McMaster Egg Counting Kit Professional
The McMaster Egg Counting Kit Professional is the low-cost, widely adopted manual standard for fecal egg counts, valued for minimal capital outlay and straightforward technique that makes it ideal for routine on-farm monitoring and preliminary resistance screening. Financially it’s the most accessible option for small operations, but technically it is operator-dependent and less sensitive than digital or AI platforms (FECPAK G2, Parasight) and cannot replace DrenchRite for definitive resistance phenotyping. As part of an integrated monitoring strategy it provides inexpensive baseline data and helps prioritize samples for advanced diagnostics.
Simple slide method — field classic
Cost-effective counts — wallet-friendly
Simple slide method — field classic
Cost-effective counts — wallet-friendly
Review Summary
"Professional McMaster kits are widely praised for being inexpensive, simple, and robust for routine egg counting; users accept operator variability and lower sensitivity compared with automated/advanced methods."
Reusable chambers — eco pal
Simple McMaster flotation slide kit for manual eggs per gram quantification in field or lab.
Reusable chambers — eco pal
Simple McMaster flotation slide kit for manual eggs per gram quantification in field or lab.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The McMaster Egg Counting Kit Professional is the low-cost, widely adopted manual standard for fecal egg counts, valued for minimal capital outlay and straightforward technique that makes it ideal for routine on-farm monitoring and preliminary resistance screening. Financially it’s the most accessible option for small operations, but technically it is operator-dependent and less sensitive than digital or AI platforms (FECPAK G2, Parasight) and cannot replace DrenchRite for definitive resistance phenotyping. As part of an integrated monitoring strategy it provides inexpensive baseline data and helps prioritize samples for advanced diagnostics.
Simple slide method — field classic
Cost-effective counts — wallet-friendly
Reusable chambers — eco pal
Simple McMaster flotation slide kit for manual eggs per gram quantification in field or lab.
Low-cost and widely accepted method suitable for routine monitoring of parasite burdens.
Simple slide method — field classic
Cost-effective counts — wallet-friendly
Reusable chambers — eco pal
Simple McMaster flotation slide kit for manual eggs per gram quantification in field or lab.
Low-cost and widely accepted method suitable for routine monitoring of parasite burdens.
$80-200 CAD
VETSCAN IMAGYST Fecal Dx Analyzer
VETSCAN IMAGYST is a market-leading, clinic-grade fecal diagnostic analyzer that combines deep-learning image analysis with a compact benchtop platform to deliver rapid, veterinarian-friendly parasite identification and quantification. It demands higher upfront investment than manual kits but delivers fast, reproducible results and decision support that can reduce external lab costs and accelerate resistance surveillance workflows; compared with DrenchRite it is not a replacement for phenotypic resistance assays but functions efficiently as a point-of-care screening and monitoring tool. For veterinary practices and diagnostic labs seeking automation and consistent reporting, IMAGYST offers a technically robust, if premium-priced, option.
Automated AI reads — lab autopilot
High accuracy — eagle-eyed
Automated AI reads — lab autopilot
High accuracy — eagle-eyed
Review Summary
"VETSCAN IMAGYST is appreciated for its automated image-based workflow that increases throughput and standardization in clinics, though users report missed low-level infections and ongoing subscription/maintenance costs."
Clinic integration — workflow buddy
AI-based image analysis platform offering rapid, automated fecal parasite identification and counts.
Clinic integration — workflow buddy
AI-based image analysis platform offering rapid, automated fecal parasite identification and counts.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
VETSCAN IMAGYST is a market-leading, clinic-grade fecal diagnostic analyzer that combines deep-learning image analysis with a compact benchtop platform to deliver rapid, veterinarian-friendly parasite identification and quantification. It demands higher upfront investment than manual kits but delivers fast, reproducible results and decision support that can reduce external lab costs and accelerate resistance surveillance workflows; compared with DrenchRite it is not a replacement for phenotypic resistance assays but functions efficiently as a point-of-care screening and monitoring tool. For veterinary practices and diagnostic labs seeking automation and consistent reporting, IMAGYST offers a technically robust, if premium-priced, option.
Automated AI reads — lab autopilot
High accuracy — eagle-eyed
Clinic integration — workflow buddy
AI-based image analysis platform offering rapid, automated fecal parasite identification and counts.
High sensitivity and standardized outputs support large-scale resistance surveillance programs.
Automated AI reads — lab autopilot
High accuracy — eagle-eyed
Clinic integration — workflow buddy
AI-based image analysis platform offering rapid, automated fecal parasite identification and counts.
High sensitivity and standardized outputs support large-scale resistance surveillance programs.
$25,000-40,000 CAD