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F A R M S K I L L S
LIVESTOCK MATTERS
16
SPRING 2013 ISSUE
Animal Safety
Checklist
Use the right medicine
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Ensure needle is clean and sharp
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Follow the dosage prescribed
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Check method of administration, eg i/v or i/m
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Correct site and technique
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Give the full course even if the animal appears better
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Appropriate firm restraint
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Staff Safety
Checklist
Careful use of needle to avoid self injection
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Careful handling of glass
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Careful administration to avoid splashes
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Avoid touching mouth, eyes etc
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Good restraint to prevent KCBT (Kick, Crush, Bite, Tail)
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Be aware of other animals in vicinity
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Public Safety
Checklist
Follow manufacturer’s instructions unless directed
otherwise by your vet
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Identify animals under treatment and record usage
appropriately
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Check withhold times for meat, milk, eggs
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Dispose of unused or out of date medicines responsibly
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Consider antibiotic resistance
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