LIVESTOCK PARASITE CONTROL PROGRAM

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--- ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION & RECORDS ---
[ ] Ear Tag/Microchip Number
[ ] Species (Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses, Other)
[ ] Breed
[ ] Date of Birth/Arrival
[ ] Any Pre-Existing Health Concerns/Notes (parasite history)
[ ] Body Condition Score (BCS) - Initial Assessment

--- PASTURE/ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Average Stocking Density (Animals/Acre)
[ ] Pasture Management Practices Implemented (Rotational Grazing, Manure Removal, Dragging/ Harrowing, Pasture Rest Periods, Diversified Pasture Species)
[ ] Date of Last Pasture Dragging/Harrowing
[ ] Description of Pasture Terrain (e.g., hilly, flat, shaded)
[ ] Presence of Standing Water (Potential Breeding Grounds) (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Pasture Map (Optional)

--- INTERNAL PARASITE CONTROL (E.G., WORMS) ---
[ ] Average fecal egg count (EPG) before treatment (per animal)
[ ] Dewormer Class Used (e.g., Benzimidazole, Macrocyclic Lactone) (Benzimidazole, Macrocyclic Lactone, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] 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) (Oral, Injection, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] 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) ---
[ ] Identify Primary External Parasite Concerns: (Lice, Mites (e.g., Sarcoptic, Demodectic), Flies (e.g., Horn Flies, Face Flies, Stable Flies), Ticks, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' selected above, please specify which parasites are of concern:
[ ] Application Method (for insecticides/acaricides): (Pour-on, Spray (whole herd/group), Spot Treatment, Dust, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] 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): (Pyrethrin-based, Organophosphate, Amitraz, Macrocyclic Lactone, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' selected above for Products Used, please specify:
[ ] Attach photos of affected animals (if applicable):

--- DRUG ROTATION & RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Current Dewormer Rotation Strategy
[ ] Number of Dewormer Classes Used (Ideally 3 or more)
[ ] Frequency of Dewormer Class Rotation (Every 3 months, Every 6 months, Every 12 months, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Resistance Monitoring Methods Used (Check all that apply) (Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test (FECRT), Refugia Strategy, DNA/RNA testing, None)
[ ] Date of Last FECRT/Resistance Test
[ ] Summary of Last FECRT/Resistance Test Results (if applicable)
[ ] Refugia Strategy Implementation (Implemented - Specific percentage of untreated animals, Planned Implementation, Not Implemented)
[ ] Percentage of Animals in Refugia (if applicable)
[ ] Notes on Drug Rotation Challenges & Solutions

--- BIOSECURITY & QUARANTINE ---
[ ] Quarantine Period for New Arrivals (Days) (14 Days, 21 Days, 28 Days, Other (Specify))
[ ] Detailed Protocol for New Animal Inspection
[ ] Signs of Parasitism to Look For in New Arrivals (Weight Loss, Diarrhea, Anemia, Rough Coat, Depression, Other (Specify))
[ ] 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 (No Visitors, Restricted Visitors (Specify), Controlled Access (Specify))

--- MONITORING & EVALUATION ---
[ ] Date of Last Parasite Faecal Egg Count (FEC)
[ ] FEC Results (Eggs per gram - EPG)
[ ] Notes on FEC Results & Interpretation
[ ] Parasite Species Identified (if any) (None, Roundworms, Tapeworms, Flukes, Lungworms, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Signs of Parasitism Observed in Livestock (Check all that apply) (Weight Loss, Diarrhea, Anemia, Poor Growth, Rough Hair Coat, Swollen Limbs, None Observed)
[ ] 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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