Hock Lesion Assessment Form
A hock lesion assessment form for dairy farms to record hock condition across a group of cows as a check on stall comfort, bedding and cow flow.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
WorksheetDairyFree PDF
What you fill in
- Farm and pen name
- Date and assessor
- Number of cows examined
- Cows with no hair loss
- Cows with hair loss only
- Cows with swelling
- Cows with open lesions
- Likely stall or bedding factor
- Changes planned
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 eXtension and USDA APHIS.
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