Title: Develop a parasite control program.
Course: Livestock Production Management (18301-II) > Section: Raising and Managing Livestock

Development should include

- identification of internal and external parasites of
  - beef cattle
  - dairy cattle
  - swine
  - sheep
  - goats
  - poultry
  - specialty animals
  - equine
- methods of testing
- diagnosis
- comparison of parasite treatment programs
- prescription of a treatment program for a given situation.

Development should also include a thorough understanding of

- favorable parasite conditions
- parasite resistance and multi-drug resistance (particularly for sheep and goats)
- targeted selected treatment (TST)
- sustainable methods of parasite control (e.g., FAMACHA system)
- National Scrapie Eradication Program (APHIS).

Teacher Resource:

- Grass, Goats, and Uninvited Guests, Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Cooperative Extension

Process/Skill Questions:

- What parasites are commonly found among livestock in the local area?
- How effective are vaccinations against parasites?
- Why is medication rotation no longer recommended?
- How should prescription treatments be stored?
- What agencies can help with identifying insect or parasite problems?
- What are the major steps for controlling parasites?