Title: Identify treatments for common livestock diseases.
Course: Livestock Production Management (18301-II) > Section: Raising and Managing Livestock

Identification should include

- causes, symptoms, prevention, and control of common diseases of
  - beef cattle
  - swine
  - sheep
  - goats
  - horses
  - poultry
  - dairy cattle
  - alternative animals (llamas, alpacas, elk, bison, rabbits, ratites)
- prevention strategies for each disease
- treatment options for each disease
- good management practices that help prevent diseases and parasites.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the most common diseases among livestock in your area?
- How effective are common preventive measures against diseases?
- What practices should be included in a good herd health plan? Why is consultation with a veterinarian important in developing the plan?
- Why is it important to follow proper procedures for storing and handling vaccines?
- Why is the timing of the vaccination important?
- How can vital signs (e.g., temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) in animals help detect health problems?