Dairy Farm Daily Operations Checklist
Ensure seamless dairy farm operations with our comprehensive Daily Operations Checklist! Streamline tasks, maintain quality, and boost efficiency - from milking and feeding to hygiene and record-keeping. Optimize your farm's productivity and compliance with this essential farm management tool.
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Milking Parlor & Cow Health
Tasks related to milking procedures, cow health checks, and parlor hygiene.
Start of Milking (Time)
Total Cows Milked
Cows with Mastitis (Count)
Milk Appearance (Visual)
Udder Condition
Observations/Notes on Cow Health
Photo of Udder (if needed)
End of Milking (Time)
Feeding & Nutrition
Ensuring adequate feed supply and monitoring cow nutrition.
Total Feed Delivered (lbs)
Hay Ration (lbs/cow)
Grain Ration (lbs/cow)
Mineral Supplement (lbs)
Feed Source
Feed Observations (e.g., mold, dust)
Feed Delivery Date
Water & Ventilation
Checking water availability and ensuring proper ventilation in barns.
Water Tank Level (Gallons)
Water Pressure (PSI)
Water Quality Check (Visual)
Barn Temperature (°F)
Barn Humidity (%)
Ventilation System Status
Time of Ventilation Check
Manure Management
Tasks for manure removal, storage, and disposal.
Manure Removal Start Time
Volume of Manure Removed (Gallons/Cubic Yards)
Notes on Manure Consistency and Odor
Manure Storage Method
Date of Last Composting Turning (if applicable)
Temperature of Compost Pile (if applicable) (°F)
Any issues or corrective actions taken related to manure management.
Barn & Facility Maintenance
Routine checks and minor repairs to barn structures and equipment.
Temperature (Barn 1)
Temperature (Barn 2)
Water Tank Level
Lighting Functionality
Notes on Repairs Needed
Last Ventilation Filter Change
Feed Bunk Depth (inches)
Record Keeping & Reporting
Updating records related to milk production, cow health, and farm operations.
Total Milk Production (Gallons)
Average Milk Yield per Cow (lbs)
Date of Recording
Time of Recording
Notes on Cow Health Issues
Milk Quality Check Result
Supporting Documents (e.g., Milk Test Results)
SCC (Somatic Cell Count)
Security & Safety
Checking fencing, gates, and overall farm security.
Perimeter Fence Inspection - Location 1
Perimeter Fence Inspection - Location 2
Gate Lock Verification - Number of Locks Checked
Gate Condition
Lighting Functionality (Barns/Parlor)
Date of Last Security System Check
Notes on Observed Security Issues
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