How to keep livestock health records: a simple system for any farm

What to write down after every vaccination or treatment, how to identify each animal, and a weekly habit that keeps your records complete.

Managing livestock at a distant cattle post: keeping records when you’re not there

Many owners live in town while a herder looks after the animals. Here is how to agree what gets recorded, check in regularly and keep one reliable history.

Buying livestock? What to ask about an animal’s health history

Questions to ask a seller before you buy, how to judge the records you are shown, and what records cannot tell you.