Simple records. Better decisions.
Print these starter sheets for your cattle post, small-stock operation or livestock business. They are designed to help organise information—not to replace BAITS, official forms, veterinary records or professional advice.
1. Animal identification register
Keep a working reference for the animals under your management.
| Animal / tag ID | Species / breed | Sex | Approx. birth date / age | Colour / identifying marks | Source / date acquired | Notes / status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Use the official identification and traceability process applicable to your animals. Keep identifiers consistent across records; do not publish personal ownership details publicly.
2. Health and veterinary visit log
Record observations and professional instructions for follow-up.
| Date / time | Animal ID / group | Observation / concern | Veterinary professional / contact | Professional advice / action recorded | Product / dose as directed by professional | Follow-up / withdrawal instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For suspected serious, contagious or notifiable disease, contact the relevant veterinary authority promptly and follow official movement/biosecurity instructions. Do not use this sheet to self-diagnose or choose medicines. Record medicine use only as directed by an authorised professional and observe the applicable withdrawal period.
3. Breeding, birth and young-stock log
Track key events and the next follow-up action.
| Dam ID | Sire / service details (if known) | Service / mating date | Birth date | Offspring ID / sex | Birth outcome / observation | Next action / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Use a veterinarian or qualified production adviser for reproductive or neonatal health concerns. Adapt columns to the species, local system and advice relevant to your farm.
4. Livestock movement and sale planning log
Use this as an internal checklist before and after a movement or sale.
| Animal IDs / count | Purpose / destination | Permit / official check completed? | Transporter / vehicle | Price basis / agreed terms | Costs / deductions | Completion / payment reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Before moving animals, verify current permit, disease-control, identification, destination and documentation requirements with the relevant authority. This sheet does not authorise movement and is not proof of legal compliance or payment.