Calving Interval Tracker
A calving interval tracker for recording each cow's calving dates and gaps between calves, helping to find cows that fall behind the herd. Print it and keep it handy where the work gets done.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
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What you record on this log
- Cow ID
- Calving date
- Previous calving date
- Interval notes
- Calf ID
- Initials
How to use this log
A log is only useful if it is kept current, so keep it where the work happens and write the entry right away while the details are fresh.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
For more in this area, see the Ranch Beef Cattle. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Rancher Asks Federal Officials to Pick Calving Months, and ranching farm stories.