Livestock Record Keeping

Joanna Coles, Warren County Extension Agent for Ag & Natural Resources, discusses the importance of keeping livestock records and how to get started.
Production records are essential in evaluating the performance of the cow herd and aiding in making selection decisions. With proper record keeping, evaluations can be made on the reproductive, productive and financial status of the cow herd. Then management and selection practices can be implemented to make improvements where necessary. The first step in keeping production records is to identify each individual cow in the herd. The most important components to take record of are inventory, individual animal, and breeding season. Starting with these simple records will get you on the right track. Keeping records is the best way to stay organized and on top of your herd.

For more information, check out:
UK Publication | ASC-150: http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/as...

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