Livestock Veterinary Procedures Safety Checklist

This comprehensive livestock veterinary procedures safety checklist ensures regulatory compliance with AVMA, OSHA Agricultural Standards, State Veterinary Board, USDA APHIS. Safety and welfare checklist for large-animal veterinary field procedures covering cattle, swine, sheep, and goat restraint, farm-call biosecurity, drug handling, and injury prevention per AVMA and OSHA agricultural standards. Large-animal veterinary work carries high injury risk from animal handling and farm environments. C

  • Industry: Veterinary & Animal Care
  • Frequency: Daily / Per Procedure
  • Estimated Time: 25 minutes
  • Role: Veterinarian / Clinic Manager / Animal Care Lead
  • Total Items: 19
  • Compliance: AVMA, OSHA Agricultural Standards, State Veterinary Board, USDA APHIS

Veterinarian Personal Safety

Verify personal safety preparation for large animal visits.

  • Is veterinarian wearing appropriate PPE (coveralls, rubber boots, gloves, eye protection) for the procedure?
  • Are personnel positioned to avoid kick zones (lateral and rear of cattle, rear of horses) during examinations?
  • Is there awareness of pinch and crush zones when using chutes, headgates, and handling facilities?
  • Are zoonotic precautions observed for brucellosis, leptospirosis, and Q fever risk procedures?
  • Are needles recapped one-handed or disposed in portable sharps container without recapping?

Animal Restraint and Facilities

Verify handling facilities are safe and appropriate.

  • Is cattle chute or squeeze in good repair with no broken parts, sharp edges, or malfunction risk?
  • Is adequate experienced help available for safe animal restraint during the procedure?
  • Is there a clear escape route available if animal breaks free during examination?
  • Is sedation or chemical restraint used for procedures where physical restraint is insufficient for safety?
  • Is adequate lighting available for the procedure (portable light if in dark barn or nighttime)?

Drug and Biologics Management in Field

Verify drug handling per DEA and state requirements.

  • Are controlled substances transported in locked vehicle compartment per DEA requirements?
  • Are temperature-sensitive biologics (vaccines, semen) maintained in proper cold chain during transport?
  • Are all drugs dispensed with written label per state veterinary prescription labeling requirements?
  • Are extralabel drug uses documented with AMDUCA veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) requirements met?
  • Are withdrawal times communicated to producer for food-animal drug use to protect food supply safety?

Farm Biosecurity

Verify farm-call biosecurity per AVMA and USDA standards.

  • Is veterinary vehicle and equipment cleaned and disinfected between farm calls to prevent disease spread?
  • Are disposable boot covers or disinfectant footbath used on entry and exit from farm per farm's biosecurity?
  • Are clinical examination and treatment records completed and provided to farm per state practice act?
  • Are state and federal reportable animal diseases identified and reported to state veterinarian within required timeframe?

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Why Use This Livestock Veterinary Procedures Safety Checklist?

This livestock veterinary procedures safety checklist helps veterinary & animal care teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for veterinarian / clinic manager / animal care lead professionals, this checklist covers 19 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: daily / per procedure.

Ensures compliance with AVMA, OSHA Agricultural Standards, State Veterinary Board, USDA APHIS. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Livestock Veterinary Procedures Safety Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 19 inspection items across 4 sections: Veterinarian Personal Safety, Animal Restraint and Facilities, Drug and Biologics Management in Field, Farm Biosecurity. It is designed for veterinary & animal care operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily / per procedure. Each completion takes approximately 25 minutes.

Who should use this Livestock Veterinary Procedures Safety Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Veterinarian / Clinic Manager / Animal Care Lead professionals in the veterinary & animal care industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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