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.
