Steneroden, Organic and Alternative Livestock Health items
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What does a Reportable Disease or Foreign Animal Disease Look Like? Flowchart
Katie Steneroden
Handout 2023-08-02 Veterinary Medicine Steneroden, Organic and Alternative Livestock Health
This one-page PDF provides a simple flowchart outlining what Reportable diseases (RDs) and Foreign animal diseases (FADs) look like and how they should be reported. It may be supplemented by the "Frequently Asked Questions on Reportable Animal Diseases for Organic/Alternative Livestock Producers" handout for additional information. Along with the FAQs document, this handout accompanies Chapter 3, [...]
Tip Sheet for the National Organic Program’s (NOP) Pasture Rule
Jenna Bjork
Handout 2023-06-02 Veterinary Medicine Steneroden, Organic and Alternative Livestock Health
Farmers and ranchers with USDA certified organic livestock need to meet the NOP’s requirements, including the Pasture Rule. These standards are consistent across the country so that all farmers and certifiers follow the same rules. This handout provides tips to better understand and encourage compliance with the Pasture Rule. It refers to information covered in Chapter 2, "Rules and Regulations [...]
Guidance for Treating Organic and Alternative Animals
Jenna Bjork
Handout 2023-06-02 Veterinary Medicine Steneroden, Organic and Alternative Livestock Health
Organic farmers and ranchers need to follow the National Organic Program (NOP) when treating their crops and animals. While some medications are prohibited, many common substances are allowed. This handout includes a step-by-step process outlining general guidance for those choosing treatments for USDA certified organic animals. This handout accompanies Chapter 2, "Rules and Regulations for [...]
Disaster and Emergency Planning for Small Farms and Ranches: The Basics
Katie Steneroden
Handout 2023-06-02 Veterinary Medicine Steneroden, Organic and Alternative Livestock Health
This one page handout provides an overview of the basic steps necessary for disaster planning on small farms, along with links to additional resources. This handout accompanies Chapter 3, "Prevention: Proactive, Practical Measures that Prioritize Animal Health" in Organic and Alternative Livestock Health.
Common Products and Treatments for Organic and Alternative Livestock
Hubert Karreman
Handout 2023-06-02 Veterinary Medicine Steneroden, Organic and Alternative Livestock Health
This handout provides information about common organic and alternative treatments used for livestock health, broken into three major sections: 1) common products; 2) treatments for common conditions; and 3) species-specific treatments. This handout accompanies Chapter 4, "Treatments and Modalities Used in Alternative Animal Health" in Organic and Alternative Livestock Health.
Animal Health Conversation Starters with Organic and Alternative (O/A) Farmers and Ranchers
Katie Steneroden
Handout 2023-01-01 Veterinary Medicine Steneroden, Organic and Alternative Livestock Health
Veterinarians can use these questions to initiate conversations with O/A producers. They questions can also be used by O/A farmers and ranchers to think about their current practices. This list can also be used alongside Step 1: Movement Risks and Step 2: Disease Prevention Checklist for a more comprehensive review of animal health and disease prevention steps. This handout accompanies Chapter 3, [...]
Step 2: Self-Assessment Disease Prevention Checklist
Danelle Bickett-Weddle, Katie Steneroden
Activity/Lab 2022-12-02 Veterinary Medicine Steneroden, Organic and Alternative Livestock Health
This checklist points out disease prevention strengths (what you are doing well) and areas for improvement on your organic/alternative livestock farm/ranch. Disease prevention actions can reduce the risk of disease-causing germs from entering, spreading, and leaving your property. It accompanies additional handouts available here, Step 1: Movement Risks and Disease Preventio and Step 3: Disease [...]
Step 3: Disease Prevention Plan Template
Danelle Bickett-Weddle, Katie Steneroden
Activity/Lab 2022-12-02 Veterinary Medicine Steneroden, Organic and Alternative Livestock Health
This template provides a structure for farms and ranches to track information they may need for disease prevention, including the species and businesses on the farm or ranch, the contact information for local veterinarians, monitoring procedures, and more. Customize this plan by replacing bracketed text (that looks like this [text]) with information specific to your property. The document [...]
Frequently Asked Questions on Reportable Animal Diseases for Organic/Alternative Livestock Producers
Katie Steneroden
Handout 2022-12-02 Veterinary Medicine Steneroden, Organic and Alternative Livestock Health
Reportable diseases (RDs) are serious diseases in the US that can spread within your herd or flock. They can also spread to nearby farms, your community, and beyond. This handout reviews frequently asked questions surrounding RDs, foreign animal diseases (FADs), and their reporting requirements. This handout accompanies Chapter 3, "Prevention: Proactive, Practical Measures that Prioritize Animal [...]
Step 1: Movement Risks and Disease Prevention for Organic and Alternative Livestock Farms and Ranches
Danelle Bickett-Weddle, Katie Steneroden
Activity/Lab 2022-12-02 Veterinary Medicine Steneroden, Organic and Alternative Livestock Health
Items moving on and off your farm or ranch can bring disease. Recognizing movement risks can help you prevent them. Readers can use this checklist to review the movements of animals on their farms and ranches. It accompanies additional handouts available here, Step 2: Self-Assessment Disease Prevention Checklist and Step 3: Disease Prevention Plan Template. This handout refers to information [...]