NAHMS 207 Beef 2007-08 Parasite Sample Collection Record

National Animal Health
Monitoring System
Animal and
Plant Health
Inspection
Service

Beef 2007-08
Parasite Sample
Collection Record

Veterinary
Services

2150 Centre Ave, Bldg B
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Form Approved
OMB Number 0579-NEW

Level 1 Instructions
Parasite Samples from Replacement Heifer Group:
Samples must be collected Sunday through Wednesday, kept cold, and shipped within 24 hours of
collection.
1. Before collection day:
•

Freeze the ice packs at least 24 hours before.

•

Using the supplied permanent pen, write on each of the attached labels your State and your selfselected Producer ID (written on the Producer Agreement). The Kit Number on the labels should
match the form.

•

Contact FedEx for the nearest location that accepts EXPRESS packages and note the last dropoff time. Plan your collection day based on this information. (1-800-gofedex, 1-800-463-3333, or
www.fedex.com)

2. Take FRESH samples from throughout your Replacement Heifer group. If cows are kept with your
replacement heifers, you MUST watch and collect only fecal samples from heifers.
3. Use a new tongue depressor for each sample. From a fresh manure pat, collect approximately a golfball size sample, keeping extraneous debris to a minimum (e.g., dirt from ground).
4. Place in the supplied whirlpak bag, express air, twist down twice and clean off if necessary. See
picture on the detailed instruction sheet.
5. Complete the label and place firmly on the bag. Do not use the label to secure the bag closure. See
picture on the detailed instruction sheet.
6. Keep samples cool and, if necessary, replace ice packs so samples are shipped with frozen ice
packs. DO NOT freeze samples.
7. Place the samples inside the larger bag and close with a rubber band, twist tie, or knot to help control
possible leakage. Place 2 frozen ice packs in the bottom of the shipping box, the bag of samples, and
then 2 more ice packs.
8. Place the yellow copy of the 3 questionnaire pages between the inner and outer box flaps. Secure
box and drop off at the nearest Federal Express location.

Complete the questionnaire and shipping information starting on the next page.

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless
it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0579-NEW. The time
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studycollection is estimated to average 1.5 hours per response, including the time to review
required
to complete
this information
instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collected.

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Beef 2007-08
Parasite Sample Collection Record

National Animal Health
Monitoring System
2150 Centre Ave, Bldg B
Fort Collins, CO 80526

Level 1
Complete the table and answer all questions below and on the following pages.
State:

Producer self-selected ID:

(from Producer Agreement)

Collection date:

Number of samples in
this box:

Kit Number:

(mm/dd/yy) (should be 20, explain if not)

Write in responses or check the appropriate box. Do not leave a response blank if the
answer is 0 (write it in). If not applicable, write N/A. If you can not answer a question,
please note that in the margin.
1.

How many replacement heifers are currently in the group you sampled?..................

_____ head

2.

For the replacements heifers sampled, what date were they last treated with
an anthelmintic (dewormer). (Write N/A if not dewormed, explain in margin if you don’t know.)...

______ mm/dd/yy

3.

Using the attached reference list, write in the type of product(s) used to deworm
these replacement heifers:
__________________

__________________

__________________

4.

Did you deworm your cow herd since January 1, 2007? ...........................................
If Yes, how many times did you deworm for each of the following quarters?
Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2007 __________
Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2007 __________
Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2007 __________
Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2008 __________
Jul 1 – Sept 30, 2007 __________
Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2008 __________

†1 Yes

†3 No

5.

Did you deworm your suckling calves since January 1, 2007? .................................
If Yes, how many times did you deworm for each of the following quarters?
Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2007 __________
Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2007 __________
Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2007 __________
Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2008 __________
Jul 1 – Sept 30, 2007 __________
Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2008 __________

†1 Yes

†3 No

6.

Did you deworm your replacement heifers/stockers since January 1, 2007?.............
If Yes, how many times did you deworm for each of the following quarters?
Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2007 __________
Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2007 __________
Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2007 __________
Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2008 __________
Jul 1 – Sept 30, 2007 __________
Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2008 __________

†1 Yes

†3 No

7.

Did you use any of the following product types for deworming done since January 1, 2007?
a. Oral/Drench......................................................................................................... †1 Yes
b. Pour on................................................................................................................ †1 Yes
c. Injectable............................................................................................................. †1 Yes

†3 No
†3 No
†3 No

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Producer ID:___________________

8.

On a scale of 1 to 4, how would you rate the following reasons for choosing the deworming products
used?
Very
Somewhat
Slightly
Not Important
Important
Important
Important
At All
a. Price
†1
†2
†3
†4
b. Efficacy
†1
†2
†3
†4
c. Mode of Action
†1
†2
†3
†4
d. Tradition
†1
†2
†3
†4
e. Recommended by others
†1
†2
†3
†4
f.
Ease of application or administration
†1
†2
†3
†4

9.

On a scale of 1 to 4, how important is each of the following sources of information for deworming
cattle?
Very
Somewhat
Slightly
Not Important
Important
Important
Important
At All
a. Personal experience
†1
†2
†3
†4
b. Internet
†1
†2
†3
†4
c. Veterinarian
†1
†2
†3
†4
d. Drug company rep
†1
†2
†3
†4
e. Farm/ranch store
†1
†2
†3
†4
f.
Extension/University personnel
†1
†2
†3
†4

10.

Which of the following is the most important deciding factor to deworm your herd? (Select one only.)
†1 When the cattle look rough
†2 On a regular schedule
†3 Based on fecal tests
†4 Other factor (specify: __________________)

11.

On a scale of 1 to 4, how would you rate the involvement of your veterinarian regarding the following
categories?
Highly
Somewhat
Slightly
Vet is Not
Involved
Involved
Involved
Involved
a. Diagnosis of parasite infections
†1
†2
†3
†4
b. Decisions about parasite treatments
†1
†2
†3
†4

12.

What is the primary benefit or reason that you deworm your cattle? (Check one only.)
†1 Improved production
†2 Improved general health

13.

On a scale of 1 to 4, how satisfied are you with your present deworming program?
†1 Very satisfied
†2 Program is okay
†3 Could be better
†4 Not at all satisfied

14.

Which of the following is the primary way you tell if your dewormer program is working?
(Check one only.)
†1 Achieve expected performance
†2 Appearance of cattle
†3 Fecal consistency (no diarrhea)
†4 Laboratory testing
†5 Other (specify: ___________________________)

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Producer ID:___________________

†1 Yes

15.

Do you feel that your dewormer is working as well as it has in the past? ..................
If NO, tell us why you feel this way.__________________________________
______________________________________________________________

16.

On a scale of 1 to 4, how concerned are you about the potential impact of resistance to internal
parasite dewormer to your herd and across the U.S. cattle industry?

a.
b.
17.

To your herd
Across U.S. cattle industry

†3 No

Not At All
Concerned

Slightly
Concerned

Moderately
Concerned

Very
Concerned

†1
†1

†2
†2

†3
†3

†4
†4

Do you believe that anthelmintic resistance is a problem?......................................... †1 Yes
If YES, are you doing the following to minimize the negative impact on
your herd’s health and performance?
a. Rotating dewormer type ...................................................................................... †1 Yes
b. Monitoring by laboratory evaluation .................................................................... †1 Yes
c. Deworming more often........................................................................................ †1 Yes
d. Deworming less often.......................................................................................... †1 Yes
e. Other (specify: ________________________) .................................................. †1 Yes

†3 No
†3
†3
†3
†3
†3

No
No
No
No
No

18.

Do you use pour-on dewormer for fly and/or lice control? ......................................... †1 Yes †3 No
If NO, go to Question 20.
If YES, use the attached reference list and indicate the products you usually use and how often.
a. ___________ (product name)
____________ (times per year)
b. ___________ (product name)
____________ (times per year)
c. ___________ (product name)
____________ (times per year)
d. ___________ (product name)
____________ (times per year)
(Write in margin if additional space in needed.)

19.

When you use a pour-on for fly/lice control, do you consider
the compound’s deworming activity?..........................................................................

20.

Do you sell your calves:
a. When they are a certain age? †1 Yes †3 No
b. At a specific time of year?
†1 Yes †3 No

†1 Yes

If YES, how many weeks of age?
If YES, what time of year?

†3 No

________
________

Thank you for completing this questionnaire. Expect results in 4-6 weeks.

Using the attached business-reply envelope, please mail the original copies
of pages 2-4 to NAHMS.
Send a copy with the samples and keep a copy for your records.

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Producer ID:___________________

Beef 2007-08
Parasite Sample Collection Record

National Animal Health
Monitoring System
2150 Centre Ave, Bldg B
Fort Collins, CO 80526

Level 2
Second Set of Parasite Samples from Replacement Heifer Group:
You agreed to deworm a pen of replacement heifers and collect a second set of fecal samples to evaluate
parasite resistance to dewormers.
You should have dewormed your replacement heifers after the Level 1 samples were collected – ideally the
same day or within 24 hours. This second set of samples is to be collected within 10-14 days of deworming.

Complete the information in the table below:
State:

Producer
self-selected ID:

(on Producer Agreement)

Collection date:

(mm/dd/yy)

Number of
samples in this
box:

(explain if not 20)

Date these
replacement
heifers were
dewormed:

Kit
number:

(mm/dd/yy)

Mail this original page to the NAHMS group using the attached business-reply
envelope. Send the YELLOW copy with the samples, and keep the PINK copy for your
records.
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Collection Instructions
Samples must be collected Sunday through Wednesday, kept cold, and shipped within 24 hours of
collection.
1. Freeze the ice packs at least 24 hours before collection. Write on each of the supplied labels your
State and Producer ID. The Kit Number on this form should match the label.
2. Take FRESH samples from throughout the area occupied by your Replacement Heifer group. If cows
are kept with your replacement heifers, you MUST watch and collect samples only from heifers.
3. Use a new tongue depressor for each sample. From a fresh manure pat, collect approximately a golfball size sample, keeping extraneous debris to a minimum. Place in the supplied whirlpak bag,
express air, twist down twice and clean off if necessary.
4. Complete the label and place firmly on the bag. Do not use the label to secure the bag closure. See
picture on the detailed instruction sheet.
5. Keep samples cool and, if necessary, replace ice packs so samples are shipped with frozen ice
packs. DO NOT freeze samples. Place the samples inside the larger bag and secure closed. Place 2
frozen ice packs in the bottom of the shipping box, the bag of samples, and then 2 more ice packs
6. Place the yellow copy of this form between the inner and outer box flaps. Secure box and drop off at
the nearest Federal Express location.
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