Observe & Gather
The health and welfare of livestock drives all aspects of production. Record the biosecurity measures, health plan, welfare routines and prevention activities that are in place on the unit.
- Describe the biosecurity measures for people and livestock entering and leaving the farm.
- Note the routine health tasks and prevention measures linked to the farm health plan.
- Consider how the 5 welfare needs are met at each stage of the production cycle.
What to Include
- Biosecurity protocol and disease control measures.
- The unit’s health plan and key actions such as vaccination or parasite control.
- How welfare is assessed through observation, treatment and routine monitoring.
- How health and safety routines protect staff, visitors and livestock.
Workplace Activities
- Observe health checks, treatments and daily welfare routines.
- Record vaccinations, preventative treatments and any specific health issues.
- Note how health status affects the running of the unit.
- Use the information to complete your written report for OneFile.
Health & Welfare Record
Use this section to record the health and welfare practices you observe.
- Biosecurity measures
- Health plan and routine tasks
- Vaccinations and preventative treatments
- Specific health issues or status
- Welfare observations and actions
Observe & Gather Table
Use this table to gather the health and welfare evidence you observe on the unit. Once you have filled it in, turn your notes into a summary of your findings for OneFile using the sentence starters below.
| Topic | Notes |
|---|---|
| Biosecurity measures for people and livestock | |
| Routine health tasks and farm health plan | |
| Vaccinations and preventative treatments | |
| Specific health issues or health status | |
| How the 5 welfare needs are met | |
| Health and welfare tasks linked to the health plan |
Remember to upload your evidence to OneFile.
Evidence Ideas
- Medicine records or treatment plans
- Vaccination and parasite control records
- Photos of health checks or housing conditions
- Notes on welfare observations and actions
- Employer discussion notes on health management
Employer Discussion
Discuss the welfare needs you observed, the health plan in place and how biosecurity and daily routines protect livestock and people.
Livestock Health & Welfare Record: Analyse Understand Report
Project Brief
Using what you have learnt and the data you have gathered about health and welfare, write a summary that gives an overview of the livestock health system on the unit. Use the information you collected about biosecurity, routine tasks, treatments, welfare observations and records to evaluate productivity, welfare and sustainability. Your summary should reflect both current practices and any historical context, with attention to health, safety and environmental impact.
Checklist of what to include
- An overview of the health plan and the main health risks on the unit
- Details of biosecurity measures and routine health tasks
- Information about vaccinations, preventative treatments and health status
- Evidence of how the five welfare needs are met
- Any strengths, weaknesses or improvements identified
- Reference to welfare, safety and sustainability
Sentence starters
- “The unit’s biosecurity measures include…”
- “To meet the welfare need for a suitable environment, we ensure that…”
- “The livestock health plan outlines key actions such as…”
- “Daily welfare tasks include…”
- “To ensure safety, staff are trained in…”
Remember to upload your evidence to OneFile.