Disease Monitoring: Observing Cattle

Disease monitoring involves close observation and testing. Producers are encouraged to designate one or more Cattle Health Monitors.

The materials below will help Cattle Health Monitors find disease early or demonstrate no evidence of infection so a movement permit can be requested in an outbreak. Remember to document all training (visit Forms page).

Cattle Health Monitor Training Materials

• FMD: What Dairy Producers Need to Know: Watch in English (9:13 mins) I Watch in Spanish (9:23 mins)
  • FMD Handout: English
• Conducting Active Observational Surveillance for FMD
  • Communication Plan
  • Examination Checklist
  • Expected Parameters and Investigation Triggers Form
  • Daily Observation Form
  • Abnormal Findings Explanation Form
• Recognizing FMD
  • FMD Pocket Guide: English | Spanish
  • FMD Poster: English | Spanish
  • See Something, Say Something Sign: English