Tracks FAMACHA scores and health trends per animal over time. Flags animals trending toward anemia before they're critical. Links health data to breeding decisions.
"The LORD is my shepherd." — Psalm 23:1
Monitors individual animal health over time, focusing on FAMACHA trends and parasite resistance. Catches problems before they become emergencies.
/health command| Score | Color | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red | Healthy | None needed |
| 2 | Red-Pink | Acceptable | Monitor |
| 3 | Pink | Borderline | Consider treatment |
| 4 | Pink-White | Anemic | Treat immediately |
| 5 | White | Severely anemic | Emergency treatment, evaluate culling |
Flag animals whose FAMACHA scores are worsening across consecutive checks:
These animals have documented poor parasite resistance: Active: GG, Azure, Rocky, Dorper 23, Dorper 25, Circle Tail, W140, FM1, Baby, Bella, FM Deceased (pedigree relevant): Shaggy, Butter Ball, Skitters, W136, Samson, Unnamed
data/flock_database.json — structured health recordsscripts/parasite_resistance.py — calculates resistance scores## Flock Health Report — [date]
### Animals of Concern
| Animal | Tag | Pen | Last FAMACHA | Trend | Action |
|--------|-----|-----|-------------|-------|--------|
### Flock Summary
- Average FAMACHA: [score]
- Animals at 1-2: [count] ([%])
- Animals at 3: [count] ([%])
- Animals at 4-5: [count] ([%])
### Breeding Impact
- [animal] trending weak → exclude from breeding / reduce offspring priority
Soli Deo Gloria — Good stewardship means catching problems early.