Small Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)
Small Ruminant Enterprise Analysis Worksheet
A worksheet for judging how well a sheep or goat enterprise pays. Use it to compare products, groups and years. Fill in each line from your own records and keep the worksheet with your other farm papers.
WorksheetSmall Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)Free PDF
What you fill in
- Enterprise name to fill in
- Number of animals
- Total income to fill in
- Total direct costs
- Total overhead costs
- Return per head
- Strongest area to fill in
- Changes to consider
How to use this worksheet
Fill it out in pencil first, check the numbers against your records, then ink it. Make a fresh copy for each field, pen or enterprise.
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 Farmers.gov.
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