Weaning Rate Calculator
A weaning rate calculator worksheet for comparing calves weaned to cows exposed, so producers can judge herd reproductive performance. 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
- Cows exposed to the bull
- Cows confirmed pregnant
- Calves born alive
- Calves lost before weaning
- Record calves weaned
- Weaning rate result
- Possible causes of losses
- Changes to try next year
How to use this worksheet
Take the sheet along to the field, shop or office. The blank lines are there so you can write down what you actually see and use.
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 reference. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Ranch Stocking Rates Calculator Recommends 60 Cows; Drought Votes for Six, and ranching farm stories.