Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) Record Sheet
A DHI record sheet for dairy farms to keep test-day information such as milk weights, component results and cow data from a dairy herd improvement service.
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What you record on this log
- Test date
- Cow ID
- Milk weight
- Component results
- Cow status
- Notes
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 eXtension and USDA.
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