Keeping Proper Herd Records!

Full Herd Reporting Project!

The Belted Galloway Society 'full herd reporting' project instituted in 1999 places a new emphasis on keeping proper records. Your own system may be simple or extensive, but it is important that you keep data on each of the individuals in your herd.

PLEASE NOTE THE CHARTS AND INFORMATION MENU TO THE LEFT!

There is a section in your Breeders Handbook on this topic which includes a couple of sample recordkeeping forms. Two of our members have offered to share their more extensive forms. We are including each here in print-outable form for your convenience. Each is planned as a one-page printout with the exception of the 'Individual Animal History,' two pages.

Note that your forms will print as formatted if you set your 'print options' to 1/2" margins all sides.

Calf Identification Record (simplest)
Individual Beef Cow Record (more extensive)
Health & Upkeep (courtesy Fred Ciaburri, KY)
Individual Animal History (courtesy Kent Allen, MN)
Pedigree Form (blank, useful for researchers)

Contracting the Task Out...

Ask for information and fee schedules on obtaining EPD's (expected progeny differences) and complete herd summaries from:

CHAPS, Maine Beef Producers, Dave Averill (207) 287-7621
CHAPS, North Dakota, Kris Ringwall (701) 227-2348
HERD REPORTS, Kris Onofrio, Vermont (802) 892-6125

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