Shade Structure Planning Worksheet
A shade structure planning worksheet for deciding where and what kind of shade to give cattle, based on location, herd size and heat risk. 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 fill in
- Pasture or pen location
- Number and class of cattle
- Heat problem observed
- Natural shade available
- Structure type considered
- Placement and orientation
- Materials and cost estimate
- Record maintenance plan
How to use this worksheet
Work down the lines and fill in what you know. Leave a line blank if you need to look something up, then come back and finish it.
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 NRCS.
For more in this area, see the beef cattle guides. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Farm Succession Planning, and ranching farm stories.