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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 413902" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>We had 2 methods of record keeping - a small notebook/cattle data book(available at most veterinary/feed/farm supply stores) in the shirt/back pocket, and a calender. The notebook was used for general notes, calving dates, weights, any problems with calving, loss of calves, re-tagging, and things of that nature. The calender was used for vaccination dates, worming dates, when the bull went out and when he was removed, what went to rented summer pasture and when, and things of that nature. Both were then transferred to an Excel spreadsheet that allowed us to keep track of whatever we deemed to be important. As far as weighing cattle, if you can't afford a scale, you might want to look into a hoof tape or a girth tape - both of which, I believe, are pretty accurate. There is also a portable sling-type scale for calves on the market, but I don't know what the cost is As you become more experienced, you will be able to 'eyeball' and come pretty close to what they weigh.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 413902, member: 539"] We had 2 methods of record keeping - a small notebook/cattle data book(available at most veterinary/feed/farm supply stores) in the shirt/back pocket, and a calender. The notebook was used for general notes, calving dates, weights, any problems with calving, loss of calves, re-tagging, and things of that nature. The calender was used for vaccination dates, worming dates, when the bull went out and when he was removed, what went to rented summer pasture and when, and things of that nature. Both were then transferred to an Excel spreadsheet that allowed us to keep track of whatever we deemed to be important. As far as weighing cattle, if you can't afford a scale, you might want to look into a hoof tape or a girth tape - both of which, I believe, are pretty accurate. There is also a portable sling-type scale for calves on the market, but I don't know what the cost is As you become more experienced, you will be able to 'eyeball' and come pretty close to what they weigh. [/QUOTE]
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