Small-ScaleDairy Farming Manual |
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HEALTH RECORDS FOR DAIRY CATTLE AND BUFFALO Husbandry Unit 11.2: Technical Notes Note: Numbers in brackets refer to illustrations in the Extension Materials. Diagnosis of diseases can be made difficult and delayed in the absence of appropriate information. Such a situation can be prevented by maintaining records in respect of each animal Appropriate records will help in early diagnosis of disease and losses will be minimized. The information to be recorded will include: - Dates of vaccinations (and the
disease vaccinated against).
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1 Keeping records helps quick diagnosis
so you have higher production.
Record dates and information for: |
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- unusual behaviour, discharge etc - diseases, treatment and vaccinations - tests carried out and their results |
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- heat and duration of discharges - calving and anything unusual. |
4 For bulls, record dates of:
- service - identification of cows served.
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