Dairy Herd Profitability Analysis
A dairy herd profitability analysis worksheet for farms to gather income and cost information by group to review how well the herd is paying its way.
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What you fill in
- Period covered
- Herd groups reviewed
- Milk income
- Other income
- Feed costs
- Labor and veterinary costs
- Replacement costs
- Other overhead
- Profit review notes
How to use this worksheet
Use the notes area for your arithmetic. Keep the finished sheet with your records so you can compare it with the next season.
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 Economic Research Service and eXtension.
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