Tail Docking Record
This Tail Docking Record gives swine producers a printable table for recording tail docking by litter. Fill in one row per entry by hand and keep the sheet with your herd records.
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What you record on this log
- Date
- Litter or sow ID
- Pigs docked
- Tool or method
- Care afterward
- Done by
How to use this log
A log is only useful if it is kept current, so keep it where the work happens and write the entry right away while the details are fresh.
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 USDA APHIS and eXtension.
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