To keep records is to collect relevant information that can help you make good decisions and keep track of activities, production, and important events on a farm. Records can be about any performance of the animals, economic development, or any activity of the farmer or veterinarian. It is essential to keep recordkeeping simple and to keep records systematic.
At the end of this course, you will understand the basics of livestock recordkeeping and be ready to grow or improve your farm!
What will you learn?
THE BASICS – Essential knowledge and procedures of recordkeeping.
LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION – Learn about different identification systems and how to track your animals.
TYPES OF RECORDS – Understand the different records. It is essential to keep and organize them.
SYSTEMS & ADVANTAGES – Learn about various recordkeeping systems and understand the advantages of doing things correctly.
Lessons Include :
1. Introduction to recordkeeping
2. Basics of recordkeeping
3. Procedures of recordkeeping
4. Farm records
5. Livestock identification
6. Types of records
7. Dairy farm records
8. Record Sytems
9. Advantages of recordkeeping
Student Testimonials
“I would like to advise other farmers to make sure that they equip themselves with knowledge and practice farming as a business by making sure they keep records to track the performance of the farm.”
“There is no aspect of the course that I did not like. To me, it was a new course. A significant one for any enterprise
“This course is exciting. It made me know that record keeping is very important in an agribusiness. Thank you, eLengo.”
