Unit Award Scheme

20118 FOOT CARE IN SHEEP

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1the main reason why sheep need healthy feet, ie for ease of movementStudent completed work
2at least two symptoms of foot disorders in sheep, eg lamenessStudent completed work
3the main ways to control and treat foot disorders in sheep, eg paring, spraying, foot bathingStudent completed work

demonstrated the ability to

4catch a sheepSummary sheet
5cast a sheepSummary sheet
6examine its feetSummary sheet
7recommend any treatment as necessary, eg paring, dipping, sprayingSummary sheet
8trim feet if necessarySummary sheet
9release sheep safely.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 15 January 1996Level - Level Two