Adults: annual booster. Pregnant dams: 4 weeks pre-kidding/pre-lambing for passive transfer to kids/lambs via colostrum. Kids/lambs: first dose at 8 weeks + booster at 12 weeks (or 4 + 8 weeks if dam was NOT boosted pre-partum). New animals of unknown vaccine status: 2 doses 4 weeks apart, then annual.

Are sheep and goats together a problem?

Co-pasturing is generally fine but mineral supplementation differs — goats need copper, sheep are copper-sensitive (chronic copper toxicity is fatal in sheep). Use sheep-safe mineral, OR separate the species at the mineral feeder. Other than minerals, parasites + hoof care + CDT vaccine are essentially the same.

Adults: annual booster. Pregnant dams: 4 weeks pre-kidding/pre-lambing for passive transfer to kids/lambs via colostrum. Kids/lambs: first dose at 8 weeks + booster at 12 weeks (or 4 + 8 weeks if dam was NOT boosted pre-partum). New animals of unknown vaccine status: 2 doses 4 weeks apart, then annual.

Are sheep and goats together a problem?

Co-pasturing is generally fine but mineral supplementation differs — goats need copper, sheep are copper-sensitive (chronic copper toxicity is fatal in sheep). Use sheep-safe mineral, OR separate the species at the mineral feeder. Other than minerals, parasites + hoof care + CDT vaccine are essentially the same.

Sheep / Goat Husbandry Log

A sheep / goat husbandry log — animal IDs (scrapie tag), weights, FAMACHA (anemia) score, hoof trim, vaccinations (CDT, others), deworming, breeding + kidding/lambing, milk records (dairy), parasite + disease watch.

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Operation / farm

Species + breed

Manager

Vet of record

Log date

Animals (one per line: scrapie tag | name | sex | DOB | wt | FAMACHA 1-5)

Hoof-trim records

Vaccinations (CDT + others)

Deworming (FAMACHA-targeted)

Breeding + kidding / lambing records

Milk records (dairy)

Health observations + flock notes

Concerns / vet follow-up needed

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SHEEP / GOAT HUSBANDRY LOG
Operation: Lee Family Farm — Sangamon County IL
Species: Dairy goats — Nigerian Dwarf + Lamancha cross     Manager: Morgan Lee
Vet: Dr. R. Patel DVM — Sangamon Sm Ruminant Vet, (217) 555-2210
Log date: June 15, 2026

ANIMALS (scrapie tag REQUIRED for all breeding sheep/goats + most over 18 mo)
  Scrapie tag          | Name       | Sex/Type          | DOB         | Wt     | FAMACHA
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  IL-SC-441-1101       | Daisy      | doe (dairy)      | 2022-04-11  | 78 lb  | 2 (pink/red, healthy)
  IL-SC-441-1102       | Hazel      | doe (dairy)      | 2023-03-22  | 71 lb  | 3 (pink, borderline)
  IL-SC-441-1103       | Maple      | doe (dairy, kid 2026) | 2021-05-08  | 92 lb  | 2 (pink/red)
  IL-SC-441-1104       | Pepper     | doe kid (2026)   | 2026-04-12  | 22 lb  | 1 (red, healthy)
  IL-SC-441-1105       | Sage       | doe kid (2026)   | 2026-04-12  | 24 lb  | 1 (red, healthy)
  IL-SC-441-1106       | Atlas      | wether (companion) | 2024-03-15  | 65 lb  | 2

HOOF TRIM
  All adults trimmed 2026-05-15 (Daisy, Hazel, Maple, Atlas); kids first trim 2026-06-15. Next adult trim due ~2026-08-15.

VACCINATIONS
  CDT (clostridium perfringens C+D + tetanus): all adults 2026-04-15, next 2027-04. Kids 2026-06-08 first dose, booster 2026-07-08.
No currently administered: rabies (not required in IL low-risk area; confirm w/ vet), foot rot vaccine (not used).
Vaccine lot retained: CDT C+D-T Bar-Vac, Lot CDT-22-441.

DEWORMING (FAMACHA-TARGETED)
  FAMACHA-based targeted deworming (avoid blanket dewormings to prevent resistance):
2026-05-20: Hazel dewormed (FAMACHA 3, drop in production) w/ Cydectin per vet protocol.
2026-06-15: all FAMACHA checked — no other intervention needed.
Fecal egg count submitted quarterly to local diagnostic lab.

BREEDING + KIDDING/LAMBING
  Fall 2025 breeding:
  Maple x Buck "Thunder" 2025-11-12 — kidded 2026-04-12 (Pepper + Sage, healthy twins)
  Daisy not bred (rest year)
  Hazel bred 2025-12-08 — kidded 2026-05-10 (single buckling, sold)
Fall 2026 breeding plan: Maple + Daisy + Hazel to Buck "Atlas-2" (different sire to maintain genetic diversity).

MILK RECORDS (dairy)
  Maple (post-kid): 1.4 qt/day at peak (week 8 post-kidding), now 1.0 qt/day (week 9, kids weaning).
Hazel (post-kid): 0.8 qt/day single, weaned 2026-06-01.
Daisy: not in milk (rest year).
Milk used: household + cheese-making.

HEALTH + FLOCK OBSERVATIONS
  All animals bright + active. No coughing or nasal discharge. No diarrhea. No lameness. Pasture rotation completed 2026-06-12 (north pasture rest, south pasture grazing). Mineral feeder topped off w/ goat-specific copper-supplemented mineral. Water tank scrubbed weekly. No predator activity since LGD (Great Pyrenees "Bear") on duty.

CONCERNS / VET FOLLOW-UP
  Hazel FAMACHA 3 — re-check 2026-06-22. If no improvement, vet consult re: copper deficiency or alternate parasite.

FAMACHA REFERENCE (eyelid mucous membrane color, anemia indicator)
  1 = red — healthy, no action
  2 = red/pink — healthy, no action
  3 = pink — borderline, deworm + monitor
  4 = pink/white — anemic, deworm now
  5 = white — severe anemia, vet emergency

SCRAPIE TAG REMINDER
  USDA scrapie-eradication tag REQUIRED for ALL breeding sheep + goats;
  all sheep over 18 months; all goats over 18 months sold for breeding
  or shown. Tags are FREE from USDA. Movement without tag = federal
  violation + bars interstate movement.

HOOF / VACCINATION CADENCE
  • Hoof trim: every 6-10 weeks (more for high-moisture environments)
  • CDT: annual booster all adults, plus dam at 4 wk pre-kidding for passive transfer to kids
  • Kid CDT: first dose 8 wk + booster 12 wk (if dam was CDT-current; otherwise 4 wk + 8 wk)
  • De-worming: targeted by FAMACHA + FEC, NOT calendar (parasite resistance)

About this template

**Sheep and goats are husbandry-heavy + parasite-vulnerable** small ruminants, and the log carries five active datasets: **scrapie tag IDs**, **FAMACHA / parasite status**, **hoof health**, **vaccinations** (CDT is the universal floor), and **breeding + kidding/lambing**. **Scrapie tag** is the regulatory floor — USDA requires scrapie-eradication tags on all breeding sheep + goats, all sheep over 18 months, and most goats over 18 months sold for breeding or shown. Tags are **free from USDA** and applied at flock-of-origin; movement without a tag is a federal violation and bars interstate transfer. **FAMACHA** is the standard parasite-anemia score — 1 (red, healthy) to 5 (white, severe anemia, emergency) — based on eyelid mucous membrane color. **Targeted deworming** based on FAMACHA + fecal egg count has replaced calendar-based deworming because of widespread **anthelmintic resistance** — most US flocks have parasites resistant to ivermectin, fenbendazole, and sometimes moxidectin. The modern approach: FAMACHA score weekly during high-parasite season, FEC quarterly, deworm only animals scoring 3+ (or showing production loss). **Pasture rotation** is the other parasite control — rest pastures 4+ weeks where possible to break the parasite life cycle. **CDT vaccine** (Clostridium perfringens C + D + Tetanus) is the universal vaccine for sheep and goats: annual booster for adults, **pre-kidding/pre-lambing booster** to the dam (4 weeks pre) for passive transfer to kids/lambs, **kid/lamb first dose at 8 weeks + booster at 12 weeks** (or 4 + 8 if dam was not boosted). **Hoof trim** every 6-10 weeks; more in high-moisture environments where foot rot and hoof scald become endemic. **Breeding records** matter for genetics (avoid inbreeding) and for kidding/lambing timing (planning labor, vet availability, milk-letdown management for dairy). **Milk records** for dairy operations track per-doe peak + lactation curve — Nigerian Dwarf 0.5-1.5 qt/day, Lamancha 2-4 qt/day, Saanen / Alpine 2-5 qt/day. **Mineral supplementation**: goats need **copper** (sheep are copper-sensitive; never mix mineral if running both); both need selenium in deficient regions (PNW, parts of NE, Mid-Atlantic). **Livestock guardian dogs** (LGD: Great Pyrenees, Anatolian, Maremma) are the single most effective predator defense for small flocks. **State animal-health rules** apply — most states require a CVI for interstate movement; show + fair entry requires current vet check.

When to use it

Small-flock sheep or goat husbandry log.
Dairy goat per-doe milk + breeding tracking.
Pasture-rotation + parasite management documentation.
Scrapie-tag identification record for the flock.
Sale or transfer of breeding animals — health history.

What to include

Operation + species + manager + vet.
Animals: scrapie tag + name + sex + DOB + weight + FAMACHA.
Hoof-trim record.
Vaccinations (CDT for all; others as needed).
FAMACHA-targeted deworming history.
Breeding + kidding/lambing.
Milk records (dairy).
Health observations + pasture rotation + predator notes.

Frequently asked

A 5-point eyelid-color score for parasite-induced anemia in sheep and goats (1 = red/healthy, 5 = white/severe anemia). Replaces blanket calendar deworming with targeted treatment to prevent further anthelmintic resistance. Combine with fecal egg counts for confirmation. Most veterinarians + extension agents teach FAMACHA scoring.

⚠ Legal disclaimer. This sheep / goat husbandry log is an educational reference, not veterinary advice. USDA scrapie-tag rules, state animal-health rules, and pasture-rotation / parasite-resistance management vary; consult a small-ruminant-experienced veterinarian for any health concern, breeding plan, or unusual parasite resistance. Copper supplementation differs between sheep + goats — confirm mineral choice before feeding mixed flocks.

Jurisdiction: General — a husbandry + health log for small-flock sheep or goats. USDA scrapie-eradication tag rules apply to nearly all sheep + goats over a certain age; state animal-health rules apply.

Last reviewed: 2026-05

Reviewed by ScoutMyTool — consult a licensed attorney for binding use.