Receiving Cattle Health Record
A receiving cattle health record for tracking newly arrived cattle's health checks, treatments and outcomes in the first weeks. 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
- Animal ID
- Health check
- Treatment
- Withdrawal noted
- Follow-up
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 USDA APHIS and eXtension.
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