4. Developing Effective Protocols

Question 1

Why are protocols important in food animal medicine?

Answer 1

Cover your but
Keep everyone on same page
Increase efficiency
Early detection
Decrease uncertainty
Avoid work conflicts

Question 2

What are some key components to a protocol?

Answer 2

1. Clear objective
2. Step-by-step procedure
3. Evidence-based practice
4. Monitor Metrics
5. Compliance and Feasibility
   Define success, detailed and logical sequence
   *Account farm factors

Question 3

What are some challenges that interfere with effectiveness of protocols?

Answer 3

Farm Factors:
-Facilities
-Education
-Farm Goal
-Training

Question 4

How do you evaluate effectiveness of protocols?

Answer 4

Measure - define data points collect and create visuals to see where the issue may be occurring

Question 5

What is a protocol?

Answer 5

WRITTEN rules, actions and behaviors that a person or group should consistently follow in situation
Ex. nutrition, health, biosecurity and repro

Question 6

What temp should a vaccine fridge be kept at?

Answer 6

36-46F with 40F being ideal