Develop a parasite control program.
Development should include
- identification of internal and external parasites of
- beef cattle
- swine
- sheep
- goats
- horses
- poultry
- dairy cattle
- methods of testing
- diagnosis of livestock's condition
- comparison of parasite treatment programs
- identification of favorable parasite conditions
- medication rotation to prevent resistance
- prescription of a treatment program for a given situation.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What parasites are commonly found among livestock in your area?
- How effective are vaccinations against parasites?
- Why should parasite treatments be rotated?
- How should prescription treatments be stored?
- What agencies can help with identifying insect or parasite problems?
- What are the major steps for controlling parasites?