JFHMS Quality Assurance Practice Exam

For treating scours in newborn calves, which type of record should be maintained?

1. Breeding record

2. Feeding record

3. Animal health record

4. Transport record

The correct answer is: Animal health record

Maintaining an animal health record is crucial when treating scours in newborn calves, as this type of record captures important information related to the health status of the animal. Scours, or diarrhea, can indicate underlying health issues and may necessitate specific treatment protocols, monitoring of symptoms, and follow-ups. An animal health record allows caretakers to document the onset and progression of the condition, the treatments administered, and the response to those treatments. This systematic documentation aids in identifying patterns, improving treatment protocols, and ensuring the overall health management of the calves. In contrast, breeding records primarily focus on reproduction and lineage, making them less relevant to the immediate health issues arising from scours. Feeding records, while important for nutrition, do not typically cover health-related information directly associated with the treatment or monitoring of diseases. Transport records document the movement of animals and may include information about environmental conditions during transport but are not pertinent to ongoing health issues such as scours. Consequently, the animal health record is the most appropriate choice for tracking and managing the treatment of scours in newborn calves.