Health Records Management
Maintain comprehensive health records for your rabbits with BunnySync's integrated health management system. Track ailments, treatments, and medical history all linked to individual breeder profiles.
Health Management Overview
BunnySync's health system provides a complete medical history for each rabbit:
Identify Ailment
Record symptoms and diagnosis
Apply Treatment
Document medications and care
Track Progress
Monitor recovery and outcomes
Recording Ailments
When a health issue arises, document it immediately for accurate tracking:
Respiratory Infection
Blue Moon - Started March 15, 2024
Symptoms
Notes
Noticed sneezing during morning feeding. Clear nasal discharge present. Isolated from other rabbits as precaution. Appetite slightly reduced but still drinking water normally.
Creating an Ailment Record
Step-by-Step Process
- Navigate to the rabbit's profile or use the Health module
- Click "Add Ailment" from the health tab or quick actions
- Fill in the required information:
- Ailment name/type
- Start date
- Affected rabbit(s)
- Symptoms observed
- Initial status
- Add detailed notes about observations
- Save the record to begin tracking
Ailment Statuses
Currently being monitored or treated
Treatment paused or monitoring reduced
Successfully resolved
Managing Treatments
Once an ailment is recorded, you can add one or more treatments:
Treatment: Antibiotic Course
Medication: Enrofloxacin
Method: Oral administration
Start Date: March 15, 2024
Dosage: 5mg per kg body weight
Schedule: Twice daily for 7 days
Withdrawal: 10 days for meat
Treatment Details
Comprehensive Treatment Tracking
Each treatment record can include:
- Treatment name: Clear identification of the treatment
- Medication used: Specific drug or remedy
- Administration method: Oral, injection, topical, etc.
- Dosage information: Amount and frequency
- Treatment schedule: Duration and timing
- Withdrawal period: For meat/breeding safety
- Treatment notes: Response, side effects, observations
Treatment Task Templates
Automate Treatment Schedules
Use treatment templates to automatically generate tasks:
- Select a pre-configured treatment template
- System creates all related tasks automatically
- Tasks appear in your calendar with reminders
- Mark tasks complete as treatments are given
Health Timeline View
View a complete health history for any rabbit:
Respiratory Infection Detected
Symptoms: Sneezing, nasal discharge
Started Antibiotic Treatment
Enrofloxacin 5mg/kg twice daily
Progress Check
Symptoms improving, appetite returning
Treatment Completed
Full recovery, ailment marked as cured
Linking to Breeder Profiles
Health records are fully integrated with breeder profiles:
From Breeder Profile
- Access health tab directly
- View complete medical history
- Quick "Add Ailment" button
- Health status indicators
- Active treatment alerts
From Health Module
- See all active ailments
- Filter by rabbit or status
- Bulk treatment updates
- Health reports across herd
- Treatment calendar view
Health Statistics & Reporting
Monitor the overall health of your rabbitry with comprehensive statistics:
Health Reports
Generate detailed health reports including:
- Treatment History: All treatments for a specific period
- Common Ailments: Most frequent health issues
- Medication Usage: Track medication inventory and costs
- Recovery Rates: Success rates for different treatments
- Seasonal Patterns: Identify when issues commonly occur
Medication Management
Keep track of your medication inventory and usage:
Antibiotic - 100ml bottle
65ml remaining
Last used: 3 days agoParasiticide - 50ml bottle
48ml remaining
Last used: 2 weeks agoDosage Calculator
BunnySync helps calculate proper dosages based on:
- Current rabbit weight
- Medication concentration
- Recommended dosage per kg
- Administration frequency
Preventive Care Scheduling
Set up recurring health tasks for preventive care:
Vaccinations
Annual scheduleParasite Control
QuarterlyNail Trimming
MonthlyHealth Checks
WeeklyCull List Integration
Health records integrate with breeding decisions:
Automatic Cull List Addition
Rabbits with serious or chronic health issues can be automatically added to the cull list. This helps maintain herd health by:
- Preventing breeding of rabbits with recurring issues
- Tracking genetic health patterns
- Making informed culling decisions
- Maintaining overall herd vitality
Mobile Health Management
Manage health records on the go with mobile features:
Quick Health Checks
- Record symptoms immediately
- Photo documentation
- Voice notes for observations
- Quick treatment logging
- Offline capability
Treatment Reminders
- Push notifications for medications
- Check-off completed treatments
- Dosage reminders
- Follow-up alerts
- Withdrawal period tracking
Best Practices for Health Records
🔍 Document Everything
Record even minor health observations. What seems insignificant today might be important for diagnosing future issues.
📅 Be Consistent
Update health records immediately when administering treatments. Accurate timing is crucial for effective treatment tracking.
📸 Use Photos
Take photos of symptoms, injuries, or recovery progress. Visual documentation is invaluable for tracking improvement.
🔄 Complete Treatment Cycles
Always complete prescribed treatment courses, even if symptoms improve. Update the status to "Cured" only after full recovery.
📊 Review Patterns
Regularly review health reports to identify patterns. This helps with preventive care and breeding decisions.
Common Health Scenarios
- Create an ailment for the first affected rabbit
- Note all symptoms and environmental factors
- If it spreads, create linked ailments for other rabbits
- Apply group treatments if treating multiple rabbits
- Monitor and update daily until resolved
- Create an ailment with detailed injury description
- Take photos for documentation
- Record initial treatment (cleaning, bandaging)
- Set up daily treatment tasks for wound care
- Document healing progress with photos
- Note any complications or infections
- Create a recurring task for parasite prevention
- When administering, create a treatment record
- Note the medication and dosage used
- Set withdrawal periods if applicable
- Schedule the next treatment date
Troubleshooting Health Records
Master Health Management! 🏥
You now understand how to effectively track and manage health records in BunnySync. Proper health documentation is essential for maintaining a healthy, productive rabbitry.
Next, learn about managing notes and attachments for comprehensive record keeping.
Continue to Notes & Attachments →