Dairy Mortality Record
A dairy mortality record for farms to note each animal death, the suspected cause and how the carcass was handled so patterns can be reviewed.
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
- Group
- Suspected cause
- Disposal method
- Recorded by
How to use this log
Print the page, fill in the top line, and add an entry each time the work is done. When the page is full, file it and start a fresh one.
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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