Colostrum Management Record
A colostrum management record for noting whether each newborn calf nursed or was fed colostrum, how and when, to help prevent weak calf losses. 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
- Date
- Calf ID
- Dam ID
- Source of colostrum
- Fed or nursed
- Notes
How to use this log
Date every line and add your initials. If someone else works on the same unit, a shared log keeps the whole crew on the same page.
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 APHIS.
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