Welsh Lamb & Beef Promotions Ltd

Health Plan – Sheep

(Flocks with breeding ewes)

Farmers Name (print)
Flock Number(s)
PVP Name (print)
Date of Completion of plan –
(On farm visit)
Farmer signature
Vet signature

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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 sharing

When 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.

Contents:

1 / Farm details
a / Farmer/ Practice / flock details
b / Farm layout
c / Health Performance
d / Current diseases/problems
2 / Disease prevention
a / Quarantine / isolation facilities
b / Management of incoming stock
3 / Livestock Health Management
a / Common Procedures
b / Common Diseases
c / Action Plans
d / Nutrition
4 / Housing and Handling
a / Main Buildings
b / Handling Facilities
5 / Calendar and Priorities
a / Calendar
b / Priorities
c / Additional comments

Notes

For Farmer

In advance of the vet visit please collect & prepare the following information

A farm map (can be the most recent SFP claim map)
A Yard plan – can be a picture from DAERA map online, from Google maps or a hand drawn sketch
Try to note down issues that have occurred in the past year – often worth discussing with other business/family members
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.

SECTION ONE: FARM DETAILS

Farm Details: / Veterinary Practice Details:
Name: / Name:
Address: / Address:
Phone No: / Phone No:
Mobile No: / Mobile No:
Email: / Email:
Herd Number / Last AHT date (TB)

Farm Enterprises and size

Number
(yr)1 / Purchased / Reared/ Both
Breeding Stock
Ewes
Hoggets
Ewe Lambs
Rams
Other

Notes

Simply to give an impression of the size of the enterprise

For breeding stock & ewe lambs = average number on the farm

For finishing stores = number purchased/sold each year

Farm Layout

Attach

Map to show all fields farmed including outfarms

Actions

Identify the main farmyard and any other yards where livestock are housed
Identify high risk boundaries – 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

Farmyard layout – main yards where stock are housed

Can be a hand drawn sketch or printed from DAERA or Google maps

Identify and mark

Main livestock housing
Handling areas
Isolation housing
Meal storage – to identify risk from deliveries (if hauling their own – not required)
Feed security from wildlife, household pets & vermin
Pick-up / storage point for deadstock
Visitor parking/meeting point

Are there any improvements that would improve biosecurity or welfare of stock (1)

(1) A more detailed assessment of isolation facilities is covered in section 2

Health - Performance Analysis

Period covered __/__/____ - __ / __ / ____ - (1 year)

Losses

No / Cause / Comment / Further action required
Ewes Culled/Deaths / Infertility / Empty
Lameness
Mastitis
Aged
Prolapse/ Abortion / Lambing difficulties
Metabolicdiseaseseg
(GrassTetany,Milk fever)
Internal/External parasites
Microbial diseases
eg(Listeria, MetritisClostridal diseases)
Other______
Deaths –
Lambs 0-3 mths / Hypotermia
Joint/Navel ill
Watery mouth
Scour
Mineral deficiency eg Swayback
White muscle disease
Other -
Deaths –
Lambs 3 – 12 mths / Coccidiosis
Clostridial and Pasteurella
Internal/External Parasites
Current Sheep diseases/problems on farm identified by farmer and/or vet
Membership of any health scheme(s):
Disease or Problem / How often / Summary of Problem / Vet Comment(1)

(1)If the problem will be addressed later in the plan refer to this

SECTION TWO: DISEASE PREVENTION AND RISK

Assessment of risk to the health of stock

Quarantine/isolation facilities and use (as detailed on farmyard map)
Comment on suitability

Degree of isolation from other stock incl airspace

Is it an adequate size for anticipated use (suitable for stock size and proportionate to farm size)

Is flooring adequate for animal welfare

Are there adequate handling facilities

Can it be easily cleaned and disinfected

Is waste/runoff collected and kept separate from other stock

Any changes/improvements required

Animal movements: Biosecurity of Incoming Stock

Stock Type / Bio-security Policy & Action taken (eg Isolation, treatment, tests etc)
Ewes / Source(s):
Isolation:
(Where, how long)
Tests:
(Non statutory)
Treatment(s):
Stock Type / Bio-security Policy & Action taken (eg Isolation, treatment, tests etc)
Rams / Source(s):
Isolation:
(Where, how long)
Tests:
(Non statutory)
Treatment(s):
Stock Type / Bio-security Policy & Action taken (eg Isolation, treatment, tests etc)
Hoggets/Ewe lambs / Source(s):
Isolation:
(Where, how long)
Tests:
(Non statutory)
Treatment(s):
Stock Type / Bio-security Policy & Action taken (eg Isolation, treatment, tests etc)
Other (Duplicate if required)
______ / Source(s):
Isolation:
(Where, how long)
Tests:
(Non statutory)
Treatment(s):
SECTION THREE - Livestock Management (Lambs 0 – 3 months)
Standard Operating Procedures- Routine Procedures and Common Diseases
Procedure/Disease / Product / Operation
Stomach Worms / SEE STOMACH WORMS ACTION PLAN
Coccidiosis
Castration and Tailing
(See page15 for FQAS welfare & rules)
Navel dressing
Navel and Joint ill
Clostridial and Pasteurella injections
Clostridal diseases
Mineral deficiencies
White muscle disease
Swayback
SECTION THREE - Livestock Management (Lambs 0 – 3 months) Continued
Procedure/Disease / Product / Operation
Colostrum Provision
Scours
Watery mouth
Entropian