SHEEP AND GOAT QUALITY ASSURANCE Beth Johnson DVM Kentucky Department of Agriculture Office of State Veterinarian 5025730282 office 5025456373 cell bethcjohnsonkygov Quality Assurance Objectives ID: 769294
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SHEEP AND GOAT QUALITY ASSURANCE Beth Johnson, DVMKentucky Department of AgricultureOffice of State Veterinarian502-573-0282 (office) 502-545-6373 (cell)bethc.johnson@ky.gov
Quality Assurance Objectives To improve management practicesTo avoid violative drug residues To increase awareness of food safety concernsTo decrease productions costs To decrease the incidence of discounts To establish a record keeping system
Needle Know How Select NeedleGauge- diameter of needle selected for goat weight and product usedLarge enough to protect against breakageLarge enough to handle the characteristics of the product No larger than necessary Length- fit route of administration, adjust for size
Needle Know How Change Needles:Immediately if needle bendsIf needle becomes contaminated with manure, dirt or irritating chemicals If needle point becomes burredBefore needle becomes dull or contaminated (every 10 to 15 head)Between goats with known blood-borne infectious disease (CAE, other viral infections)
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Show or purebred Recommended injection site Site of administration
Product Selection Not all injectables are the same, preference should be given to products that: Use a lower dosageRecommend SQ administration Are less reactive once applied
Subcutaneous Injections Commercial animalsPrefer injections in neckBreeders/show animals Prefer the axilla area (behind the elbow)Nodular mass not as visible Not readily mistaken for caseous lymphadenitis
Read the Label
Keep Mixing!With larger-dose packages, mix well at first and then keep mixing during use
Administer Drugs Properly Choose best location and technique for injectionProper volume effects withdrawal time When making multiple injections, keep injection sites at least 3 inches apart, being careful not to reuse injection sitesProperly restrain animal for injection
Use Approved Drugs Extra-Label Drug Use (ELDU)OTC drugs must be used exactly as labeled“off-label” or “extra-label” use On both OTC & Rx drugsAllows higher dosages in different species Requires a DVM signature and a valid VCPR
Extra-Label Drug Use (ELDU) Requirements:There is no drug labeled for the health problemPermissible when animal’s health is threatened; not permissible for production purposes (weight gain or feed efficiency)May be applied to drugs and drugs in water, NOT to drugs administered in feed
Extra-Label Drug Use (ELDU) Requirements:Extended meat withdrawal times are used to avoid food residues (zero tolerance)Prescribed by a veterinarianValid Veterinary/Client/Patient RelationshipNot included on the drug label or package insert
Caution- Human Safety Concerns Wear protective clothing/gloves when handling chemicalsProstaglandin products (Lutalyse, Estrumate, etc.) should not be handled by pregnant women; this product can be absorbed through the skin
Practices to Insure Good Herd Health BiosecurityAll incoming animals should be kept separate from the herd for an appropriate time (minimum of two weeks) Maintain fences between neighborsOutside individuals should wear clean protective clothing May want to utilize footbaths