Livestock Parasite Control Program Checklist

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Animal Identification & Records

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Accurate identification and record-keeping are essential for targeted parasite control.

Ear Tag/Microchip Number

Species

Breed

Date of Birth/Arrival

Any Pre-Existing Health Concerns/Notes (parasite history)

Body Condition Score (BCS) - Initial Assessment

Pasture/Environment Management

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Managing grazing land and the environment to reduce parasite burdens.

Average Stocking Density (Animals/Acre)

Pasture Management Practices Implemented

Date of Last Pasture Dragging/Harrowing

Description of Pasture Terrain (e.g., hilly, flat, shaded)

Presence of Standing Water (Potential Breeding Grounds)

Pasture Map (Optional)

Internal Parasite Control (e.g., Worms)

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Strategies for preventing and treating internal parasites.

Average fecal egg count (EPG) before treatment (per animal)

Dewormer Class Used (e.g., Benzimidazole, Macrocyclic Lactone)

If 'Other' Dewormer Class selected, please specify:

Dewormer Dosage (per animal)

Date of Dewormer Administration

Number of animals treated in this round

Method of Dewormer Administration (e.g., Oral, Injection)

If 'Other' Administration Method selected, please specify:

Post-treatment Fecal Egg Count Monitoring (EPG) - Time After Treatment (Days)

Post-treatment Fecal Egg Count Monitoring (EPG) - Value

External Parasite Control (e.g., Lice, Mites, Flies)

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Measures to control external parasites affecting livestock.

Identify Primary External Parasite Concerns:

If 'Other' selected above, please specify which parasites are of concern:

Application Method (for insecticides/acaricides):

If 'Other' selected above for application method, please specify:

Date of Last External Parasite Treatment:

Number of Animals Treated During Last Application:

Products Used for Last Treatment (Select all that apply):

If 'Other' selected above for Products Used, please specify:

Attach photos of affected animals (if applicable):

Drug Rotation & Resistance Management

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Best practices to prevent parasite resistance to dewormers and insecticides.

Current Dewormer Rotation Strategy

Number of Dewormer Classes Used (Ideally 3 or more)

Frequency of Dewormer Class Rotation

Resistance Monitoring Methods Used (Check all that apply)

Date of Last FECRT/Resistance Test

Summary of Last FECRT/Resistance Test Results (if applicable)

Refugia Strategy Implementation

Percentage of Animals in Refugia (if applicable)

Notes on Drug Rotation Challenges & Solutions

Biosecurity & Quarantine

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Preventing the introduction and spread of parasites onto the farm.

Quarantine Period for New Arrivals (Days)

Detailed Protocol for New Animal Inspection

Signs of Parasitism to Look For in New Arrivals

Distance from Main Herd/Flock for Quarantine Area (Meters)

Date of Last Biosecurity Review

Method of Disinfection for Equipment Entering/Leaving Quarantine Area

Proof of Vaccination Records for New Arrivals (if applicable)

Visitor Policy for Quarantine Area

Monitoring & Evaluation

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Regular assessments to ensure the program's effectiveness.

Date of Last Parasite Faecal Egg Count (FEC)

FEC Results (Eggs per gram - EPG)

Notes on FEC Results & Interpretation

Parasite Species Identified (if any)

Signs of Parasitism Observed in Livestock (Check all that apply)

Percentage of Livestock Showing Signs of Parasitism

Date of Next Scheduled Monitoring/FEC

Summary of Overall Program Effectiveness & Areas for Improvement

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