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Record Keeping
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If animal health products are used off-label, then a valid veterinary-client relationship exists, and prescriptions are written, signed, and kept on record. This includes feed medication prescriptions when medications are used other than as specified in the Compendium of Medicating Ingredient Brochures (CMIB). |
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Records are permanent and legible. Ideally, records are computerized to allow easy access and up-to-date information gathering. Records are kept on all animal sales, transfers, deaths, treatments, pharmaceutical inventory, feeds and feeding. Treatment records should include the date, animal identification, condition, treatment used, route and dosage, withdrawal period and the person who treated the animal. |
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Cattle inventory records are maintained and updated each time cattle are worked. History records are requested on all purchased stock. A receiving log is kept to record source (verified), date, and description of cattle. Cattle are inspected on arrival. History records (genetic, treatment, etc.) on weaned calves, replacement heifers, cow-calf pairs and breeding bulls are sent to buyers. |
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Standard treatment and processing protocols are used. Staff are trained to follow protocols and sign off on tasks performed. |
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A written program is developed that describes all practices and procedures at the ranch, including those related to animals, feeding, health, facilities, equipment maintenance, sanitation, manure management, pest control, and personnel. This program should include some kind of production documentation or records for monitoring and verifying processes and personnel, and a written action plan to deal with problems. |