Feed Storage Checklist
A checklist for keeping stored feed dry, clean and pest free. Feeders and barn managers use it to catch storage problems before feed is spoiled.
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What is on this checklist
- Roof and walls free of leaks
- Feed kept off the bare floor
- Lids and doors close tightly
- No signs of rodents or droppings
- No insects in grain or meal
- Old feed used before new feed
- Feed has no musty smell or clumps
- Chemicals stored away from feed
- Containers labeled and dated
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.
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