Fresh Cow Monitoring Checklist
A fresh cow monitoring checklist for dairy farms to check newly calved cows for appetite, udder, uterine and metabolic health problems during the early lactation period.
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What is on this checklist
- Cow eating and chewing cud
- Rumen fill looks normal
- Attitude and alertness
- Udder fill and milk appearance
- Uterine discharge noted
- Temperature checked per protocol
- Signs of ketosis or milk fever
- Manure consistency
- Treatment records updated
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
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 APHIS.
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