Livestock Breeding Records Checklist

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Animal Identification & Pedigree

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Records pertaining to the individual animals involved in breeding, including their lineage.

Animal ID/Tag Number

Animal Name (if applicable)

Date of Birth

Age at Breeding (in months/years)

Sex

Breed

Photo/Scan of Pedigree Certificate (if available)

Notes on animal history/characteristics

Breeding Event Details

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Specific information about the act of breeding and the date it occurred.

Breeding Date

Breeding Method

Semen Source (if AI)

Number of Attempts (if AI)

Notes/Observations about Breeding Event

Breeding Status

Breeding Location

Gestation & Birth Records

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Details about the pregnancy period and the birth of offspring.

Date of Last Breeding Event

Expected Due Date/Calving Date

Actual Calving/Birthing Date

Gestation Length (days)

Birthing Type (e.g., Natural, Assisted)

Number of Offspring Born

Sex of Offspring (First Born)

Birth Complications/Notes

Photo/Video of Birth (Optional)

Offspring Information

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Records documenting the characteristics and subsequent management of the offspring.

Birth Weight (kg)

Date of Birth

Sex

Breed/Type (if mixed)

Distinctive Markings/Physical Characteristics

Number Weaned (if applicable)

Date of Sale/Disposal (if applicable)

Notes/Observations (Growth, Behavior, etc.)

Health & Reproduction History

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Tracking of any health concerns or reproductive challenges for breeding animals.

Date of Last Reproductive Exam

Reproductive Exam Notes (Veterinarian)

Number of Previous Pregnancies (Female)

Number of Previous Calves/Kids/Lambs/Foals (Male)

History of Reproductive Issues (Female)

History of Reproductive Issues (Male)

Details of Previous Reproductive Problems & Treatment

Date of Last Insemination (if applicable)

Breeding Strategy & Goals

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Documentation of the rationale behind breeding choices and desired outcomes.

Overall Breeding Objective

Target Improvement Percentage (e.g., growth rate, milk yield)

Desired Traits (select all that apply)

Target Number of Offspring per Breeding Cycle

Breeding Method (e.g., Natural, AI, Embryo Transfer)

Specific Culling Strategy (if applicable)

Date of Strategy Implementation

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