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

___________________________

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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