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Faecal egg count (FEC) is an accessible diagnostic test that can guide the need for treatment. However, interpretation of FECs can be challenging.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A prototype decision support tool (DST) was developed using a \u2018traffic light\u2019\u2010style gradient of potential clinical impact on sheep FEC results. Focus groups were conducted with farmers, livestock advisors and veterinary clinicians to examine the barriers to FEC uptake and provide feedback on the prototype tool.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Barriers to uptake for FEC testing included timeliness of reporting, lack of perceived need and knowledge gaps. 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