NYSCHAP
A Model of Veterinarian Involvement in Animal Health and Environmental Issues
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20024998Keywords:
risk assessment, production, herd veterinarian, management practiceAbstract
The New York State Cattle Health Assurance Program (NYSCHAP) is a voluntary program of the Division of Animal Industry of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets that creates a team including the producer, herd veterinarian, government veterinarians, universities, extension and agricultural related businesses. The team gathers history, current facts, goals, and concerns as well as performs a risk assessment of the animal production unit. From this information a mutually discussed and agreed upon herd plan is developed incorporating "best management practices" to minimize risk, enhance production and performance as well as address environmental issues. The herd becomes a NYSCHAP Herd and the plan is reviewed regularly by the herd veterinarian and annually by the team.
