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Consumers are concerned 

about food safety!

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Producer-driven programs

Designed to produce healthy products

Increase food safety awareness

Remind youth producers where they

fit in the food supply chain

Attitude

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Follow label directions for feed, drugs &

other products used

Develop proper & safe health practices

Improve pride & image of youth livestock

producers Safe, wholesome, consistently

high-quality product for consumers

1. Identify & track treated animals

2. Maintain medication & treatment records

3. Properly store, label & account for drug

products

4. Obtain & use veterinary prescription drugs from

a licensed veterinarian using a VCPR

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5. Educate family members

6. Establish an efficient & effective herd health

program

7. Provide proper animal care to improve

animal well-being

8. Follow appropriate on-farm procedures

9. Review & update Youth Quality Assurance

practices regularly

10. Make ethical decisions regarding livestock

projects

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Proper animal ID is a MUST!

Individual or pen identification

Proper animal ID is a MUST!

Litter # Individual #

Litter # - Animal ID #

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9

3

9+3 = 12 11

1+1 = 2

PIG 12-2

What is this pig’s litter & individual number?

1. Date treated

2. Animal or pen ID

3. Product used for

treatment

4. Amount given

5. Lot number

6. Route of

administration

7. Who gave the drug

8. Withdrawal time

9. Date withdrawal time

is complete

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Time for medication to be

metabolized by animal’s body

Listed on drug labels

Following withdrawal time

eliminates drug residues

Order from Supply

Lamb: Form 1061

Swine: Form 1062

Goat: Form 1063

Beef: Form 1064

Dairy: Form 1065

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Pass out health record forms

Follow use & storage directions on labels

Store in refrigerator

“Use entire bottle”

Proper use of needles

Change needles frequently

Dispose of needle if dropped or damaged

Check for a “burr”

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Look at the drug labels!

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Develop a good relationship with your veterinarian

Veterinarian gains working knowledge of your

management practices

Veterinarian can make medical judgments

Assist with withdrawal times

Record-keeping system

Provide “extra label” drug use when appropriate

Two classes of drugs:

Over-the-counter (OTC)

Purchased at veterinary clinics, feed stores

& from animal health salespersons

Prescription (Rx)

Only available from a veterinarian or

pharmacist

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Labeled use (LEGAL)

Use drug EXACTLY as specified on label

Off label use (ILLEGAL)

PRODUCER uses drugs other than stated on

the label

Extra label use (LEGAL; used with VCPR)

VETERINARIAN prescribes drug use other

than stated on label

Must be prescribed by a veterinarian:

More than label states

More frequently than label states

Stop after a certain period of time

Not stated on label

Not labeled in that species

Only if logical choice & label use of approved

drug is not available

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Youth livestock projects - everyone is involved!

Handle animals

Properly treat animals

Identify animals that were treated

Feed & care for animals

Other important information

Six ways to administer drugs to animals

Intramuscular (IM)

Subcutaneous (Sub-Q)

Interperitoneal (IP)

Intraveneous (IV)

Intranasal

Intramammary

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IM Injections- In front of the shoulder

- NEVER inject in the loin, top butt or top of round

Sub-Q Injections- Inject only into clean,

dry areas

- Ahead of point of shoulder

Tenting Technique

-A ½’’ to ¾’’ needle is ideal

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Proper Administration

• Intramuscular - IM

Apply just behind and below the

ear but in front of the shoulder

NEVER inject in the ham or loin

• Subcutaneous - Sub-Q

Inject only into clean, dry areas

Use the loose flaps of skin in

the flank or behind the elbow

IM Sub Q

Sub Q

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Establish an effective herd health

management plan

Consult with your veterinarian

Prevent/control potential disease outbreak

Keep your livestock healthy

Commitment to biosecurity is important

Prevent infectious disease spread

Isolation of animals

Traffic control

Sanitation

Management practices

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Responsibility for a living animal

Provide fresh water & feed

Good shelter

Observe for signs of illness

Handle animal calmly & humanely

Minimize stress during handling & transport

Good housekeeping

Clean & safe equipment

Organized work areas

Proper labeling

Good record-keeping system

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Keep up with new practices

Evaluate your GPP regularly

Make necessary adjustments

Be confident in raising quality livestock

Trustworthiness

Respect

Responsibility

Fairness

Caring

Citizenship

Six Pillars of Character

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• Loyal, honest & keep promises

• Feed, water & care for your animals daily

• Read labels & adhere to withdrawal time

• Use only approved drugs

• Abide by show rules & regulations

Always handle & treat animals humanely

Recognize animals are dependent on you

Respect people & things

Tolerate differences

Use good manners

Be considerate of others

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Includes perseverance & accountability

Do what you are supposed to do

Always do your best & keep on trying

Even on busy, difficult days

Only use approved products

Apply appropriate rules & standards

• Feed only approved diets

• Use only approved drugs

• Follow fitting & grooming practices when

preparing for a show

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Promote well-being of others & animals

• Provide for daily nutrition, housing &

health care of your animals

• Treat your animals in a humane & caring

way at all times

Make your home, community & country

better places

• Accept instruction from elders

• Teach younger kids what you learned

• Become a role model

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