Feed Waste Assessment Form
A form for assessing feed waste at feeders, bunks, bales and storage. Farm managers use it to find where feed is lost and what to change.
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What you fill in
- Location or pen assessed
- Feeder or bunk type
- Feed type being offered
- Visible waste on ground or bedding
- Weather or mud conditions
- Possible cause of loss
- Fix or change to try
- Date to reassess
How to use this form
Print one per event, animal, field or person. A completed form on file is easier to rely on than a memory.
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 NRCS.
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