Feedlot Pen Riding Checklist
A feedlot pen riding checklist for crews who check pens to spot sick, injured or off-feed cattle early. Print it and keep it handy where the work gets done.
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What is on this checklist
- Ride pens at set times
- Look for animals off by themselves
- Check appetite and bunk reading
- Look for coughing or labored breathing
- Check for lameness
- Check water tanks
- Pull and mark sick animals
- Record record observations
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
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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