11 Key Takeaways and Resources
Key Takeaways
The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) oversees organic livestock production in the US, while alternative livestock requirements are unique to the specific program.
Raising organic and alternative livestock is based on human, animal, ecosystem health/welfare, and economic concerns.These farmers believe that the non-use of certain products on the land, their animals, and crops directly and positively affects their health, animals, and the environment.
Like all farmers, they are hardworking, busy, and passionate about their families and work.
Courses
For in-depth information on prevention measures, communication tips, veterinary medicine practices, and management tools used in organic and alternative production, continue reading the following chapters:
- Prevention and organic/alternative animal health
- Rules and regulations associated with organic and alternative livestock
- Practice management considerations for working with organic and alternative livestock clients
- Communication considerations for working with organic and alternative livestock clients
- Treatments and modalities for organic and alternative livestock
Websites
Veterinary Botanical Medical Association (VBMA)
Books
- Biagiotti, P. (2016). Practical Organic Dairy Farming. W.D. Hoards & Sons Company.
- de Bairacli Levy, J. (1991). The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable. Faber and Faber.
- Karreman, H. (2011). The Barn Guide: to Treating Dairy Cows Naturally. Acres U.S.A.
- Macleod, G. (2004). A veterinary Materia Medica and Clinical Repertory: With Materia Medica of the Nosodes. Random House: UK.
- Sheaffer, C.E. (2003). Homeopathy for the Herd: A Farmer’s Guide to Low-Cost, Non-Toxic Veterinary Care for Cattle. Acres U.S.A.
- Verkade, T. (2001). Homeopathic Handbook for Dairy Farming. Homeopathic Farm Support Ltd.
- Wynn, S. and B. Fougere. (2007). Veterinary Herbal Medicine. Mosby-Elvesier.
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