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Health Plan – Suckler Beef(Beef farms with breeding cows)
Farmers Name (print)
Herd Number(s)
PVP Name (print)
Date of Completion of plan –(On farm visit)
Farmer signature
Vet signature
Please confirm that a copy of this plan has been given to the farmer □Have any diagnostic tests (listed at back) been carried out – Yes □ No □
Guidance for vets is available at
Data sharingWhen completed, a copy of this plan will be retained by CAFRE to meet the audit requirements of the Rural Development Programme. Your PVP should keep a copy for reference.If required CAFRE will provide you (farmer) with a copy of this plan on request.
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Contents:
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Farm detailsa Farmer/ Practice / herd detailsb Farm layoutc Health Performanced Current diseases/problems
2Disease prevention
a Quarantine / isolation facilitiesb Management of incoming stock
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Livestock Health Managementa Common Proceduresb Common Diseasesc Action Plansd Nutrition
4Cattle Housing and Handling
a Main Buildingsb Handling Facilities
5Calendar and Priorities
a Calendarb Prioritiesc Additional comments
Notes
For Farmer
In advance of the vet visit please collect & prepare the following information1. A farm map (can be the most recent SFP claim map)2. A Yard plan – can be a picture from DAERA map online, from Google maps or a
hand drawn sketch3. Try to note down issues that have occurred in the past year – often worth
discussing with other business/family members4. Have the medicine record book available to remind you of treatments and
timing of treatments for discussion
During the visit make sure you understand the recommendations your vet is making including the products or treatment and when they are to be carried out
For Vet
In advance of the visit please review visits and treatments prescribed/purchased in the last year
The focus should be on prevention through biosecurity, reducing environmental challenges and preventative treatments.
Clearly identify withdrawal periods for all treatments recommended.
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1a: Farm Details
Farm Details: Veterinary Practice Details:
Name: Name:
Address: Address:
Phone No: Phone No:
Mobile No: Mobile No:
Email: Email:
Herd Number
Last herd test date (TB)
Farm Enterprises and size
Number(yr)1
Of these how many were
Reared PurchasedBreeding Stock
Suckler Cows
In Calf Heifers
Maiden Heifers
Bulls
Other
Dairy bred calves
Suckler calves
Stores
Notes1. Simply to give an impression of the size of the enterprise
For breeding stock & calves = average number on the farmFor finishing cattle/stores = number purchased/sold each year
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1b Farm Layout
Attach
1. Map to show all fields farmed including outfarmsActions
Identify the main farmyard and any other yards where livestock are housed Identify high risk boundaries1 – Mark in red Identify any areas where livestock could have access to contaminated water
supply
Summary of issues that should be addressed to improve biosecurity in relation to boundaries
2. Farmyard layout – main yards where stock are housedCan be a hand drawn sketch or printed from DAERA or Google maps
Identify and mark Main livestock housing Handling areas Isolation housing Meal storage –
o to identify risk from deliveries (if hauling their own – not required)o Feed security from wildlife & vermin
Pick-up / storage point for deadstock Visitor parking/meeting point
Are there any improvements that would improve biosecurity or welfare of stock (1)
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(1)High risk boundaries = boundaries that could permit nose to nose contact & boundaries with high risk herds i.e. breakdown hers or herds that have repeatedly had breakdowns
(2) A more detailed assessment of isolation facilities is covered in section 2a
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1c Health Performance
Period covered __/__/____ - __ / __ / ____ - (1 year)
LossesNo Cause / Comment Further action required
Cows Culled
Not in calf
Lameness
Mastitis
Aged
Other
Deaths - Cow
Stillbirths
Deaths – Calves 0-3 mths
Deaths – Cattle 3 – 12 mths
Deaths – Cattle 12 mths +
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(1)If the problem will be addressed later in the plan (e.g. Pneumonia Action Plan) refer to this
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1d Current cattle diseases/problems on farm identified by farmer and/or vet
Membership of any health scheme(s) (e.g. Johnnes/BVD monitoring):
Disease or Problem How often Summary of Problem Vet Comment(1)
2 Disease Prevention 2a Quarantine/isolation facilities and use (as detailed on farmyard map)
(If separate housing is used for new arrivals and sick animals assess both on additional page)
Comment on suitability
1. Degree of isolation from other stock incl airspace
2. Is it an adequate size for anticipated use (1) (suitable for stock size and proportionate to farm size)
3. Is flooring adequate for animal welfare
4. Are there adequate handling facilities
5. Can it be easily cleaned and disinfected
6. Is waste/runoff collected and kept separate from other stock
Any changes/improvements required
(1) (suitable for stock size and proportionate to farm size)
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2b Management of Incoming Stock
Stock Type Bio-security Policy & Action taken (eg Isolation, treatment, tests etc)
Replacement Heifers
Source(s):
Isolation:(Where, how long)
Tests:(Non statutory)
Treatment:
Stock Type Bio-security Policy & Action taken (eg Isolation, treatment, tests etc)
Source(s):
Isolation:(Where, how long)
Tests:(Non statutory)
Treatment:
Stock Type Bio-security Policy & Action taken (eg Isolation, treatment, tests etc)
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Source(s):
Isolation:(Where, how long)
Tests:(Non statutory)
Treatment:
Stock Type Bio-security Policy & Action taken (eg Isolation, treatment, tests etc)
Source(s):
Isolation:(Where, how long)
Tests:(Non statutory)
Treatment:
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3 Livestock Health Management
3a Common Procedures
Procedure Product Operation
Castration(See next page for FQAS welfare & rules)
Disbudding(See next page for FQAS welfare & rules)
Dehorning(See next page for FQAS welfare & rules)
Navel Dressing
Colostrum Provision(to replace/supplement maternal colostrum)
A medicine record must be kept up to date recording animal ID, medicine, meat withhold period and batch numbers
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From FQAS Product Standard 2014 (Livestock and Meat Commission)
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3b Standard Operating Procedures - Common Diseases -
Calf Scour SEE CALF SCOUR ACTION PLANIf no improvement seek veterinary advice
Pneumonia SEE PNEUMONIA ACTION PLANIf no improvement seek veterinary advice
Stomach worms SEE STOMACH WORMS ACTION PLAN
Liver Fluke SEE LIVER FLUKE ACTION PLAN
Disease/Problem Product Operation
BVD
Lameness
Mastitis
Coccidiosis
______________________
______________________
A medicine record must be kept up to date recording animal ID, medicine, meat withhold period and batch numbers.
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3c Calf Scour Action PlanPreventionColostrum
Vaccination
Environment
TreatmentDiagnosis
Fluids
Nutrition
Antibiotics
Other treatments (Eg Probiotics)
A medicine record must be kept up to date recording animal ID, medicine, meat withhold period and batch numbers
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3c Pneumonia Action PlanPreventionEnvironment
Vaccination
Stress
Parasite control - lungworm
TreatmentDiagnosis
Antibiotics
Other treatments / care
A medicine record must be kept up to date recording animal ID, medicine, meat withhold period and batch numbers
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3c Stomach worm Action planLivestock group Timing of
treatmentsProduct Comments
Options to reduce worm burdens – prevent or reduce infection
A medicine record must be kept up to date recording animal ID, medicine, meat withhold period and batch numbers
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3c Liver Fluke Action PlanLivestock group Timing of
treatmentsProduct Comments
Options to reduce fluke burdens – prevent or reduce infection
A medicine record must be kept up to date recording animal ID, medicine, meat withhold period and batch numbers
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3d NutritionFeed Available - Type / Quality:
Condition: Cows - Comment of present Condition scores and recommend BCS for key stages in production cycle
Other stock – Condition & Appearance – Are there any issues? – if so recommend actions
Any Trace Element/Vitamin/Minerals deficiency identified on farm? Yes No (Delete)
If “Yes” – actions recommended
If “No” – given farming system and/or local issues are there any tests/checks that should be carried out to identify potential problems (Include type, numbers of and timing of tests)
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4 Cattle Housing & Handling Facilities4a Main Buildings
Building Name Looking at: Comment
___________________________
Space/animal
Ventilation
Floor type & condition
Water & lighting
Drainage/waste management
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Space/animal
Ventilation
Floor type & condition
Water & lighting
Drainage/waste management
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4b Handling FacilitiesComment
Main handling area(s) Operator safety
Livestock safety & welfare
Cattle movement within system
Cleaning and Waste management
Calving facilities Operator safety
Livestock safety & welfare
Are there enough calving facilities for herd size & calving spread
Cleaning and Waste management
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5 Summary - Calendar and priorities5a Calendar of actions/treatmentsLivestock group ______________________________ ________________________________January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Calendar of actions/treatments – Continued if necessary Livestock group ______________________________ ________________________________
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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5b Priorities for Improving animal Health
1. _________________________________
What needs to be done
When does it need to be done
How will it improve Animal Health / Welfare
2. _________________________________
What needs to be done
When does it need to be done
How will it improve Animal Health / Welfare
3. _________________________________
What needs to be done
When does it need to be done
How will it improve Animal Health / Welfare
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5c Additional Comments (Optional)
Any comments by vet or farmer that could improve animal health or welfare that are not included in the planThis may be a unique problem or situation that has not been addressed but could impact on the health & welfare of the herd
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Attachments & Tests
Farm Map (s) Number of maps ____
Farmyard layout Number of sheets ____
Other _______________________________
Other _______________________________
Diagnostic test (AFBI) – see guidance notes
I have carried out the following tests (one of below) & will report findings to farmer
Tick
1. Ruminant Comprehensive Profile (maximum of 4 samples per plan - £104/plan); (total protein, albumin, globulin, Ca, Mg, phosphorous, urea, BHB, urea, GLDH, GGT, copper, GPX)
OR
2. Herd / Flock mineral profile (6 samples per plan - £52.50 / plan);(Pooled plasma inorganic iodine, GPX (individual heparinised), Copper (individual)
OR
3. Zinc sulphate turbidity (ZST; serum) (10 samples per plan - £35 / plan
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