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EIGHT GOOD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
¾ Animals to be added to a herd should be isolated 3 to 4 weeks before they are placed with the herd. This
includes both new animals and those removed from the herd and exposed to other animals.
¾ A sound immunization program should be followed.
¾ Clean, healthful surroundings should be provided.
¾ Rations must be nutritionally adequate.
¾ Visitors and new animals should not be allowed in the livestock area.
¾ Diseases should be accurately and quickly diagnosed.
¾ A competent veterinarian should be consulted when a health problem arises.
¾ Livestock should be handled properly. Examples of how to handle animals include the following:
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Canvas slappers, rather than clubs and whips, should be used.
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Protruding nails and broken boards should be eliminated.
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Machinery and equipment should be removed from the lot.
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Horned cattle should be dehorned.
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Barns and trucks should be bedded properly.
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Animals should be loaded slowly and carefully.
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Partitions should be used to separate different classes of livestock.
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Livestock should be protected from inclement weather.
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