ASSOSA AGRICULTURAL TVET COLLEGE
Animal health care service
NTQF Level- IV
Learning Guide 07
Unit of Competence: Perform General Animal
Health Care
Module Title: Performing General Animal
Health Care
LG Code: AGR AHC4 M02 L04 LG06
TTLM Code: AGR AHC4 TTLM 1021v1
LO3: Implement follow-up procedures
Instruction Sheet Learning Guide 01
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This learning guide is developed to provide you the necessary information regarding the
following content coverage and topics –
Monitoring animal health and condition post-treatment and reporting abnormalities
Performing follow up of diseased and/or treated animals.
Identifying, assessing and controlling environmental implications associated with the
treatment of animals.
Cleaning and disposing of equipment and worksite and waste, including animal residues.
Storing health treatments to manufacturers recommendations, industry and enterprise
requirements.
Documenting relevant information according to industry and enterprise requirements
This guide will also assist you to attain the learning outcome stated in the cover page.
Specifically, upon completion of this Learning Guide, you will be able to –
Monitor animal health and condition post-treatment and reporting abnormalities
Perform follow up of diseased and/or treated animals.
Identify, assess and control environmental implications associated with the treatment of
animals.
Clean and dispose of equipment and worksite and waste, including animal residues.
Store health treatments to manufacturers recommendations, industry and enterprise
requirements.
Document relevant information according to industry and enterprise requirements
.
Learning Instructions:
1. Read the specific objectives of this Learning Guide.
2. Follow the instructions described in number 3 to 20.
3. Read the information written in the “Information Sheets 1”. Try to understand what are being
discussed. Ask you teacher for assistance if you have hard time understanding them.
4. Accomplish the “Self-check 1” in page 6.
5. Ask from your teacher the key to correction (key answers) or you can request your teacher to
correct your work. (You are to get the key answer only after you finished answering the Self-
check 1).
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6. If you earned a satisfactory evaluation proceed to “Information Sheet 2”. However, if your
rating is unsatisfactory, see your teacher for further instructions or go back to Learning
Activity #1.
7. Submit your accomplished Self-check. This will form part of your training portfolio.
8. Read the information written in the “Information Sheet 2”. Try to understand what are being
discussed. Ask you teacher for assistance if you have hard time understanding them.
9. Accomplish the “Self-check 2” in page 8.
10. Ask from your teacher the key to correction (key answers) or you can request your teacher to
correct your work. (You are to get the key answer only after you finished answering the Self-
check 2).
11. Read the information written in the “Information Sheets 3. Try to understand what are being
discussed. Ask you teacher for assistance if you have hard time understanding them.
12. Accomplish the “Self-check 3” in page 11.
13. Ask from your teacher the key to correction (key answers) or you can request your teacher to
correct your work. (You are to get the key answer only after you finished answering the Self-
check 3).
14. If you earned a satisfactory evaluation proceed to “Operation Sheet 1” in page 16. However,
if your rating is unsatisfactory, see your teacher for further instructions or go back to
Learning Activity #1.
15. Read the “Operation Sheet 1” and try to understand the procedures discussed.
16. If you earned a satisfactory evaluation proceed to “Operation Sheet 2” in page 16. However,
if your rating is unsatisfactory, see your teacher for further instructions or go back to
Learning Activity #1.
17. Read the “Operation Sheet 2” and try to understand the procedures discussed.
18. If you earned a satisfactory evaluation proceed to “Operation Sheet 3” in page 16. However,
if your rating is unsatisfactory, see your teacher for further instructions or go back to
Learning Activity #1.
19. Read the “Operation Sheet 3” and try to understand the procedures discussed.
20. If you earned a satisfactory evaluation proceed to “Operation Sheet 4” in page 17. However,
if your rating is unsatisfactory, see your teacher for further instructions or go back to
Learning Activity #1.
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21. Do the “LAP test” in page 17 (if you are ready). Request your teacher to evaluate your
performance and outputs. Your teacher will give you feedback and the evaluation will be
either satisfactory or unsatisfactory. If unsatisfactory, your teacher shall advice you on
additional work
Monitoring animal health and condition post-treatment and
Information Sheet-1 reporting abnormalities
Animal Observation
Observe - Learn how to recognize when animals look “off” due
to an illness.
Record - Prepare to keep records.
Sample - Work with your herd veterinarian to learn how to collect
samples in the event they might be used to test for disease during
an outbreak.
Report - Develop a communication plan so everyone knows how
to report abnormal findings in your herd.
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The producer or animal
caretaker, in cooperation with the local veterinarian, is the first line of
defense in protecting the herd from the spread of illness and diseases,
beginning with the detection of a sick animal. Most farmers know their
animals very well and can notice even subtle changes in an animal’s
behavior such as isolation, loss of appetite, lethargy, etc., which can
be the first indications of an illness or injury. Animals exhibiting these
minor changes in behavior should be monitored closely and a
veterinarian should be contacted if the signs do not disappear in a
short period of time.
More visible signs such as coughing, excessive salivation, diarrhea,
abortions, and neurological disorders (e.g., circling, head pressing,
stumbling, blindness) are obvious concerns. At the first sign of
problems, a veterinarian should be called to make a farm visit for
evaluation. If possible, the animals' caretakers should be trained to
determine heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and dehydration
status. This information can be useful during the first call to the
veterinarian to indicate the severity of the problem. Knowing the
number of animals affected also helps the veterinarian determine the
extent of the problem.
Keep in mind that animals with infectious diseases exhibit signs of
illness after an incubation period, which is the time from pathogen
exposure to the time clinical symptoms appear. The incubation period
can vary from hours to weeks, and with some diseases animals may
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be shedding the pathogen (and therefore exposing other animals to
the biological agent) during that time.
An infectious disease is caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such
as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. During a disease outbreak, it is
important to determine if the disease agent can be transmitted from
one individual to another.
There are generally two categories of transmissible diseases:
Contagious - infectious diseases that can spread from animal to
animal are called contagious. A contagious disease is transmitted
to other animals, either by physical contact with the animal
suffering from the disease, by casual contact with their secretions
or objects touched by them, or airborne routes. Contagiousness
varies between diseases.
Noncontagious - a disease that is not transmitted from animal
to animal or contracted from objects.
Highly contagious diseases spread rapidly and may affect large
numbers of animals; they can have a high morbidity and mortality rate
and can be transmitted via direct and indirect routes. Infectious
diseases classified as not highly contagious generally spread slowly
and affect a very small number of animals.
Content Source
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN). Animal Agrosecurity and
Emergency Management. Retrieved
from https://campus.extension.org/enrol/index.php?id=166
Look for Signs of Illness
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WHEN
Generally, it is most effective to observe and assess an animal’s
health and well-being as a single and separate task, rather than
combining it with other tasks or chores. If daily observations are
combined with other tasks, the potential for missing something crucial
increases, as the focus is on completing all of the tasks rather than
observing the animal.
HOW
Observe each animal daily to assess its health and well-being.
Carefully observe each animal from head to tail, including each part of
its body and behavior, for abnormalities that may indicate a potential
problem. Also, look at the feces and discharge from the animal if there
is any, for signs of abnormalities. Establish a consistent method for
conducting your daily observations. If you aren't sure how, consult
with a veterinarian on how to perform daily observations of
animals. Checklists and similar tools are helpful for ensuring daily
observations are consistent and effective in assessing animal health
and well-being.
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WHAT
Things to consider when conducting your observations (not limited to
the following):
Physical Attributes
How does the animal look? Are there any abnormalities? Consider handling
the animal if safe and appropriate to do so. Not only will you be able to use
touch as an observational tool, you will also promote social interactions and
neurological well-being.
Body
Is haircoat normal? Glossy or dull, hair loss? Under or over weight? Can you
see the ribs? Itching? Scabbing? Lumps? Bumps? Parasites?
Head
Eyes – clear, discharge, winking or blinking excessively? Ears/Nose – clean,
discharge or buildup? Mouth/Teeth/Gums – clean, buildup (tartar), bleeding
or injuries?
Limbs/Extremities
Feet – Nails/Claws/Hooves proper length, wounds or abnormalities? Joints –
calluses, mobility, lameness?
Illness in Poultry
Signs could include: Sudden increase in bird deaths in your flock; Sneezing,
gasping for air, coughing, and nasal discharge; Watery and green diarrhea;
Lack of energy and poor appetite; Drop in egg production or soft- or thin-
shelled, misshapen eggs; Swelling around the eyes, neck, and head; Purple
discoloration of the wattles, combs, and legs (avian influenza; Tremors,
drooping wings, circling, twisting of the head and neck, or lack of movement
(exotic Newcastle disease).
Behavior
Is the animal acting normal? Is the movement or gait normal? Is the animal
lethargic or displaying behaviors consistent with sickness, stress, or
boredom? Does the behavior change when you move closer or farther away
from the animal? For example, does the animal act stoic and appear to be
normal upon closer examination, but when walking away or from a distance
the animal appears to have a limp or injury or displays different behavior.
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Environment
Is the animal’s environment safe? Are environmental controls (temperature,
humidity, shelter from elements) adequate for the species and the season?
Is the animal: Huddling or shivering due to cold? Panting, or laying stretched
out due to heat? Food and water receptacles used or left alone? Eating and
drinking enough? Elimination habit normal? Loose or abnormal stools?
Vomit? Regurgitated food/water?
Animals Under Veterinary Care
Daily observation is required for all animals at a facility whether or not the
animals are under veterinary care and/or treatment. However, when
observing animals under veterinary care and/or treatment, it is important to
observe how the treatment is progressing. Consider the following: Is the
treatment working? Is the animal’s health improving, about the same, or
worsening? When should you follow up with your attending veterinarian? If
the animal’s condition is worsening or you’ve completed treatment but the
animal seems about the same, is it time to call the veterinarian with an
update? What should you be documenting as part of your observation and
treatment plan?
Record Keeping
Keep records of daily observations and contacts with
the attending veterinarian
o Animal identification.
o Date.
o What the problem was.
o Method of contact to the attending veterinarian (phone, text,
email, visit).
o The attending veterinarian’s advice.
Capture
Capture information on daily observations, including photographs and
videos, using a tablet or smartphone that can immediately connect to a main
office computer for review.
Create
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Create a system to log daily observation recordings, such as
notebook/binder or spreadsheet/database.
Look
Look at every animal and enclosure at the beginning of each day. Make a list
of what needs to be fixed, repaired, clipped, moved, medicated, etc. This
creates a “to-do list” for the day for planning and maintenance in addition to
accomplishing daily observations.
Provide
Provide training to all staff with responsibility for conducting daily observation
on recognizing physical and behavioral concerns, and, the established
protocol within the facility for documenting and communicating with the
attending veterinarian.
Monitor
Monitor appetite and diet consumption as potential early indicators of
concern. Include weekly weight checks in the observation program.
Performing follow up of diseased and/or treated animals.
Information Sheet-2
Recognizing ill health in animals
There are degrees of ill health ranging from the animal that is merely "off-colour" to one
that is desperately ill. An animal that looks "not quite right" should be observed closely
until it appears fully recovered. If it is incubating a serious disease, an early diagnosis
could save the animal. By checking the vital signs of the animal, the owner can receive
early warning that something is amiss. Seriously ill animals must receive immediate and
urgent veterinary attention.
The first sign that an animal is becoming sick is that it picks at or refuses food. It may
drink more or less water than normal, depending on the illness. The eyes will be dull,
and on closer inspection, the mucous membranes may have changed colour. Deep red
membranes indicate fever; pale membranes show anaemia; yellow membranes indicate
a liver disorder, while blue-red membranes show heart and circulatory problems, or
pneumonia.
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The coat may look dull and dry. The animal might be sweating (except for dogs). A cold
sweat indicates pain while a hot sweat indicates fever. If the animal is in pain it will
probably be restless (getting up and down and pacing about) and it might even be
groaning.
The animal will either scour (i.e. pass very loose droppings), or will become constipated
and pass no droppings at all. The passing of urine might also cease. A very sick animal
will lie down for long periods and will not get up when approached.
The vital signs of a sick animal will change. The temperature may go up or down. A rise
in temperature of one or two degrees usually indicates pain, while a rise of more usually
indicates infection.
The rate of respiration, and the way the animal breathes could also show changes. With
pain or infection, breathing becomes more rapid. In a very sick animal, breathing can be
laboured and shallow.
A slightly increased pulse rate suggests pain, while a rapid pulse suggests fever. An
irregular pulse can indicate heart trouble. In a very sick animal, the pulse is weak and
feeble.
Unusual animal signs may include::
abnormal physiological parameters
Abdominal distension
abscesses, wounds or injuries
listlessness
persistent coughing
Severe depression
Lowering of head
Pressing inanimate object
Abnormal posture (kyphois/lordosis)
Frequent urination, color,volum of urine
rapid loss of body condition
a sudden drop in milk yield
Frequent defection, color, volume and consistency of faeces
Condition of coat (rough,lusterless, excessive wool loss
alopecia,
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Itching, lesion, scratching or frequent rubbing
Horn fracture
Bleeding
Not'eating
Diarrhea: with,blood, mucous, epithelium
Vomiting
Animal'that'has'severe'lethargy
Animal'that'is'seizuring
Animal'that'is'straining'to'urinate
Animal'with'evidence'of'pain'such'as'restlessness,'vocalizing'or'panting
Animals with lameness/circling
Animal Daily Health Monitoring Program sheet
Animal ID# ________________
Animal Information
Animal ID: Intake Date: Gender: Age:
Color: Breed: Wt: BCS: ____/9
kg
WEEK IN SHELTER: 1
Day in Shelter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Date
Location in Shelter
Initials
Attitude
Vocalization
URI Signs
Eating
Stool
Urine
Behavior/Aggression
Location & Position
Demeanor/Activity
WEEK IN SHELTER: 2
Day in Shelter 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Date
Initials
Location in Shelter
Attitude
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Vocalization
URI Signs
Eating
Stool
Urine
Behavior/Aggression
Location & Position
Demeanor/Activity
# Date Note Action Taken By
Item Descriptions of Options
Attitude B = Bright Q = Quiet D=
Depressed
Vocalization 0 = Quiet B = Bark M = Meow W = Whine P = Panting G = Growl
URI Signs 0 = No signs S= C = Cough ODC = Ocular NDC = Nasal
Sneeze Discharge Discharge
Eating 0 = None + = Some ++ = All
Stool 0 = None N= D = Diarrhea BD = Bloody Diarrhea
Seen Normal
Urine 0 = None + = Some ++ = Lots BU = Bloody Urine Out = Outside Box
Seen (Cat)
Behavior F = Friendly T = Timid A= N = No interaction
Aggressive
Location& Activity in F = Front M= B = Back S = Sit L = Lie P = Pace J=
Cage Middle Jump
Demeanor C = Calm E= T = Timid S = Shaking H = Hiding
Excited
Disposition – Date:_____________ Type: RTO__ Adopted__ Rescued__ EA__
Other______________
By filing the above animal health monitoring program chart daily, report to the
supervisor if encounter unusual signs by the following animal disease reporting form.
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Self-Check –2 Written Test
Directions: Answer all the questions listed below. Use the Answer sheet provided in
the next page:
1. Write at least 6 abnormal/unusual sign of animals (6pts)
Note: Satisfactory rating - 3 points Unsatisfactory - below 3 points
Answer Sheet
You can ask you teacher for the copy of the correct answers. Score = ___________
Rating: ____________
Name: _________________________ Date: ______________
Identifying, assessing and controlling environmental
Information Sheet-3 implications associated with the treatment of animals.
The impact of veterinary medicines on the environment will
depend on a number of factors including physicochemical
properties, amount used and method of administration,
treatment type and dose, animal husbandry practices, manure
storage and handling practices, metabolism within the animal,
and degradation rates in manure and slurry. Once released to the
environment, other factors such as soil type, climate, and
ecotoxicity also determine the environmental impact of the
compound. The importance of individual routes into the
environment for different types of veterinary medicines varies
according to the type of treatment and livestock category.
Treatments used in aquaculture have a high potential to reach
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the aquatic environment. The main routes of entry to the
terrestrial environment are from the use of veterinary medicines
in intensively reared livestock, via the application of slurry and
manure to land, and by the use of veterinary medicines in
pasture-reared animals where pharmaceutical residues are
excreted directly into the environment. Veterinary medicines
applied to land via spreading of slurry may also enter the aquatic
environment indirectly via surface runoff or leaching to
groundwater. It is likely that topical treatments have greater
potential to be released to the environment than treatments
administered orally or by injection. Inputs from the
manufacturing process, companion animal treatments, and
disposal are likely to be minimal in comparison. Monitoring
studies demonstrate that veterinary medicines do enter the
environment, with sheep dip chemicals, antibiotics, sealice
treatments, and anthelmintics being measured in soils,
groundwater, surface waters, sediment, or biota. Maximum
concentrations vary across chemical classes, with very high
concentrations being reported for the sheep dip chemicals. The
degree to which veterinary medicines may adsorb to particulates
varies widely. Partition coefficients (K(d)) range from low (0.61 L
kg(-1)) to high (6000 L kg(-1)). The variation in partitioning for
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many of the compounds in different soils was significant (up to a
factor of 30), but these differences could be not be explained by
normalization to the organic carbon content of the soils. Thus, to
arrive at a realistic assessment of the availability of veterinary
medicines for transport through the soil and uptake into soil
organisms, the K(oc) (which is used in many of the exposure
models) may not be an appropriate measure. Transport of
particle-associated substances from soil to surface waters has
also been demonstrated. Veterinary medicines can persist in soils
for days to years, and half-lives are influenced by a range of
factors including temperature, pH, and the presence of manure.
The persistence of major groups of veterinary medicines in soil,
manure, slurry, and water varies across and within classes.
Ecotoxicity data were available for a wide range of veterinary
medicines. The acute and chronic effects of avermectins and
sheep dip chemicals on aquatic organisms are well documented,
and these substances are known to be toxic to many organisms
at low concentrations (ng L(-1) to microg L(-1)). Concerns have
also been raised about the possibility of indirect effects of these
substances on predatory species (e.g., birds and bats). Data for
other groups indicate that toxicity values are generally in the mg
L(-1) range. For the antibiotics, toxicity is greater for certain
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species of algae and marine bacteria. Generally, toxicity values
for antibacterial agents were significantly higher than reported
environmental concentrations. However, because of a lack of
appropriate toxicity data, it is difficult to assess the
environmental significance of these observations with regard to
subtle long-term effects
Cleaning and disposing of equipment and worksite and
Information Sheet-4 waste, including animal residues.
4.1. Methods of waste disposal
a) Bury
Burial site should have no risk of:
Pollution to surface water or groundwater.
Should buried to 1 meter depth
The area should have fence and warning signs (fig. 1)
Keep the record of burial date and material buried
Fig. 1- fence and warning sign where chemical wastes are buried
b) Burn of wastes
Burning should takes place in an open space at least 15 metres from any
public or livestock area.
All containers are opened and placed on a very hot fire, a few at a time.
Supervise the fire constantly.
Avoid breathing any smoke produced.
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Extinguish the fire after use
4.2 Medical waste disposal
The Medical Waste: any solid waste that is generated in the diagnosis, treatment,
researching or immunization of human beings or animals.
4.2.1 Types of Medical Waste
1. Infectious waste: describes waste that has the possibility of causing infections to
humans. It can include
Human or animal tissue (blood or other body parts),
blood soaked bandages,
discarded surgical gloves,
Cultures or swabs to inoculate cultures. Much of this category, including human or
animal tissue, can also be labeled as pathological waste, which can only be treated
using specific methods
2. Hazardous waste: describes waste that has the possibility to affect humans in non-
infectious ways. This type of waste includes
Sharps instruments such as
Needles, syringes, scalpels lancets, culture dishes and other glassware.
Hazardous waste can also include chemicals, both medical and industrial.
Some hazardous waste can also be considered infectious waste, depending on its
usage and exposure to human or animal tissue prior to discard.
3. Radioactive waste describes waste resulting from nuclear medicine treatments,
cancer therapies and medical equipment that uses radioactive isotopes. Pathological
waste that is contaminated with radioactive material is treated as radioactive waste
rather than infectious waste.
General waste makes up at least 85% of all waste generated at medical facilities, and is
no different from general household or office waste, and includes paper, plastics, liquids
and any other materials that do not fit into the previous three categories.
4.3 Treatment and disposal of medical waste
The primary methods of treatment and disposal of medical waste are:
Incineration
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Autoclaves
Mechanical/Chemical Disinfection
Microwave
Irradiation
Self-Check -4 Written Test
Directions: Answer all the questions listed below. Use the Answer sheet provided in
the next page:
1. List the type of medical wastes (2points)
2. Describe type of waste disposal? (4 points)
Note: Satisfactory rating – 2 and 4 above points Unsatisfactory - below 2 and 4
points
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You can ask you teacher for the copy of the correct answers.
Answer Sheet
Name: _________________________ Date: _______________
Short Answer Questions
Storing health treatments to manufacturers
Information Sheet-5 recommendations, industry and enterprise requirements.
5.1 Workplace practices and the handling after treatment
Effective animal housekeeping can eliminate some workplace hazards and help
get a job done easily and properly. Poor animal housekeeping can frequently
contribute to accidents by hiding hazards that can cause injuries
Replace any worn, ripped or damaged flooring that poses a tripping hazard.
Repair all trap doors and railings.
Trap doors, cages or railing should be present at hay chutes to prevent
anyone from accidentally falling into them. Cut down and remove weeds
and brush from around buildings the orderly storage and movement of
materials from point of entry to exit.
Workers need to know how to protect other workers such a posting signs and
reporting any unusual
Tools and equipment
Tool and equipment for animal housekeeping is very important, whether in the
tool room, on the rack, in the yard, or on the bench.
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Rating: ____________
Returning of tools prompotly after uses reduces the chance of being misplaced
and lost
Worker should regularly inspect, clean and repair all tools and and take any
damaged or worn tools out of service
Maintain light fixtures
All building and yard should be adequately lighted. Light fixtures should be free of
dirt as dirty light fixtures reduce essential light levels.
Clean light fixtures can improve lighting efficiency significantly light fixtures in
storage areas containing combustible materials should be protected against
breaking (i.e. explosion proof fixtures).
Maintain lighting evenly, shadows mixed with light spots inside animal handling
facilities will increase the animal’s fear and tension.
Floors and other areas
Clean up oils and spills on floors immediately.
Maintain floors free of debris and accumulations of dust.
Areas that cannot be cleaned continuously, such as entranceways should have
anti-slip flooring.
Spill control
The best way to control spills is to stop them before they happen.
Regularly cleaning and maintaining machines and equipment is one way to;
another is to use drip pans and guards where possible spills might occur.
When spil do occur; it is important to follow cleanup procedures as indicated on the
Material Safety Data Sheet.
Spills must be cleaned up immediately. Absorbency material is useful for wiping
up greasy, oily or other liquid spills. Used absorbents must be disposed of
properly and safely.
Documenting relevant information according to industry and
Information Sheet-6 enterprise requirements
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Animal Disease Reporting Form
1. Animal Information
Type of animal involved: □ Domestic Pet □ Livestock □ Wild animal
□ Exotic □ Zoo animal
Number of animals: □ One □ Multiple (give number __________)
Species of Animal
________________________________________________________
Other Identifying Information:
Breed _______________________ Color _________________
Sex _______________________ Name _________________
Age _______________________ IMPOUND # _________________
2. Animal Owner (if applicable)
Name(s)
Address
Telephone:
3. Animal Location (where in community animal originated, if not same as owner)
Name(s)
Address
4. Reporting Veterinary Clinic or Shelter
Name of veterinarian or technician:
Vet Clinic Name:
Address:
Telephone Fax E‐mail:
5. History
Date of onset of first symptoms__________________ Date of
presentation__________________
Date of death(s), if applicable____________________
History (include vaccine history, if applicable):
Animal disease reporting form, p.2
6. Clinical Findings
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Highest body temperature measured___________________
Physical Examination
Normal Comments
General: □ Yes □ No _______________________________________________
Skin: □ Yes □ No _________________________________________________
Head Area: □ Yes □ No ____________________________________________
Respiratory: □ Yes □ No ____________________________________________
Cardiovascular: □ Yes □ No _________________________________________
Abdomen/digestive: □ Yes □ No _______________________________________
Urogenital: □ Yes □ No ______________________________________________
Musculoskeletal: □ Yes □ No __________________________________________
Nervous: □ Yes □ No ________________________________________________
Lymph nodes: □ Yes □ No ____________________________________________
Other: □ Yes □ No ______________________________________________________
7. Treatment.Please describe treatment given, particularly antibacterial, antiviral,
antifungal,
antiparasitic
Treatment Date Describe Treatment
1. ____________
2.____________
3. ____________
8. Laboratory results :.______________
9. Additional comments.______________
Self-Check –1 Written Test
Directions: Answer all the questions listed below. Use the Answer sheet provided in
the next page:
2. Write at least 6 abnormal/unusual sign of animals (6pts)
Note: Satisfactory rating - 3 points Unsatisfactory - below 3 points
Answer Sheet
You can ask you teacher for the copy of the correct answers. Score = ___________
Rating: ____________
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Self-Check 2 Written Test
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Directions: answer the following questions correctly
REFERENCE
Kelly, W.R. 1984. Veterinary clinical diagnosis. 3rd edition. Ballier Tindall, London, UK.
Rosen Berger, G. 1979. Clinical examination of cattle. Verlag Paul Parey, Berlin and Hamburg,
Germany.
Boddie, F. G. 1964. Diagnostic methods in veterinary medicine. 5th edition. Oliver and Boyd LTD.
Edinburgh, UK.
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