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ABOUT THIS BOOK This book on Importance of Record Keeping in Livestock Production is an essential reference and textbook for: • Dairy farmers and farm managers • Livestock extension officers • Diploma and Vocational Training students • Veterinary students in colleges and Universities • Teaching of Livestock Production in Secondary Schools. Today’s dairy farmer has several reasons for keeping good records. He/she must have access to necessary information to measure his /her own progress in terms of net-worth increase and annual operational profit. These records should help to maintain management control over the dairy business. Dairy farmers are continuously required to make decisions relating to: • Milk Production • Feeding requirement • Growth and body size /weight change • Reproductive management • Animal health interventions • Culling of low-profit animals. • Sale of live animals for breeding purposes.