Unit C: Field Records C Lesson 5 Dairy...Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Understand the importance of record keeping in

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Unit C: Field Records Lesson 5: Dairy Cattle and Dairy Goat Production and Record Keeping Student Learning Objectives: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Understand the importance of record keeping in dairy production. 2. Identify criteria for record keeping systems used in dairy production. 3. Complete different record keeping forms used in dairy production.

Recommended Teaching Time: 1 hour Recommended Resources: The following resources may be useful in teaching this lesson:

Dairy Farm Record Keeping. Cedara Agricultural Development Institute. http://agriculture.kzntl.gov.za/portal/Publications/ProductionGuidelines/DairyinginKwaZuluNatal/DairyFarmRecordKeeping/tabid/245/Default.aspx.

Dairy and Dairy Goat Project Record. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service. http://florida4h.org/projects/animal_sciences/dairy_cattle.shtml.

Youth Dairy Cattle Record Book. Pasco County Fair. http://www.pascocountyfair.com/2009_forms/Dairy/2009DairyRecordBookREV.pdf.

List of Equipment, Tools, Supplies, and Facilities:

• Writing surface • PowerPoint Projector • PowerPoint Slides • Transparency Masters • Copies of student worksheets

Terms: The following terms are presented in this lesson (shown in bold italics and on PowerPoint Slide 2):

• Concentrate mix • Dam ID • Lactation record • Milk replacer • Pedigree • Progeny record • Sire ID

http://agriculture.kzntl.gov.za/portal/Publications/ProductionGuidelines/DairyinginKwaZuluNatal/DairyFarmRecordKeeping/tabid/245/Default.aspx

http://agriculture.kzntl.gov.za/portal/Publications/ProductionGuidelines/DairyinginKwaZuluNatal/DairyFarmRecordKeeping/tabid/245/Default.aspx

http://florida4h.org/projects/animal_sciences/dairy_cattle.shtml

http://www.pascocountyfair.com/2009_forms/Dairy/2009DairyRecordBookREV.pdf

http://www.pascocountyfair.com/2009_forms/Dairy/2009DairyRecordBookREV.pdf

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Interest Approach: Begin a discussion about record keeping. What type of records have we discussed? How are they similar? How are they different? How might the records for milk-producing animals differ? Bridge this discussion into the first objective. SUMMARY OF CONTENT AND TEACHING STRATEGIES Objective 1: Understand the importance of record keeping in dairy production. Anticipated Problem: Why is record keeping in dairy production important? (PowerPoint Slide 3)

I. Farm records and dairy production records are kept for similar reasons. A. To aid in financial decisions: before creating a budget or making important

and costly financial decisions, records need to be analyzed. B. To check labor efficiency: usually contains records on days worked,

wages paid, and money owed. (PowerPoint Slide 4)

C. To aid in land use decisions: includes farm maps and grazing, irrigation, fertilizer use, and crop yield.

D. To support livestock management: records of individual animals and groups of animals, their production, health and feed use.

Use TM: 5-1 to further explain the reason for keeping records in dairy production. Objective 2: Identify criteria for record keeping systems used in dairy production. Anticipated Problem: What criteria is there for record keeping in dairy production? (PowerPoint Slide 5)

II. Records must be kept, inevitably taking much of the time of the producer. If this task is going to take extra time, records must meet basic criteria. A. Useful – the information in the records must meet the needs of the

producer to aid in financial decisions, to check labor efficiency, to aid in land use decisions, and to support livestock management.

(PowerPoint Slide 6) B. Easily switched to information – the end use must be kept in mind when

choosing what to record. This then must be converted to information to be used in analysis or interpretation.

C. Simple – To efficiently manage the producer’s time, it is critical the records are kept simple.

D. Prevent duplication – Be careful to record information in only one form that can be used.

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TM: 5-2 is useful in checking for understanding of the criteria of record keeping in dairy production. Objective 3: Complete different record keeping forms used in dairy production. Anticipated Problem: How do you complete record keeping forms used in dairy production? (PowerPoint Slide 7)

III. The record system used must meet the goals and criteria above. A. Individual Animal Identification

1. Animal ID: this may be in the form of ear tags or ear tattoos 2. Birth date 3. Name of owner/breeder 4. Pedigree: list of animal’s ancestors

(PowerPoint Slide 8) B. Breeding Record

1. Sire ID: the animal identification of the male parent 2. Dam ID: the animal identification of the female parent

C. Feed Record 1. Milk replacer: powder that when mixed with water can replace the

dam’s milk 2. Concentrate mix: this is the portion of the feed that provides the most

concentrated nutrients. Examples include corn, barley, or oats. 3. Hay or another forage 4. Other feed

(PowerPoint Slide 9) D. Lactation Record: provides the history of milk production

1. Animal ID 2. Milk produced: the quantity of milk produced by this animal. 3. Fat produced: the amount of fat that is in the milk produced.

E. Progeny Record: provides the record of animal offspring born and raised 1. Animal ID 2. Name: some animals are given names in addition to an identification

number. 3. Sire ID 4. Dam ID 5. Comments

Assign WS: 5-1 Individual Animal Identification, WS: 5-2 Breeding Record, WS: 5-3 Feed Record, WS: 5-4 Lactation Record, and WS: 5-5 Progeny Record for further experience in record keeping for dairy production.

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Review/Summary: Focus the review and summary of the lesson around the student learning objectives (PowerPoint Slide 10). Call on students to explain the content associated with each objective. Application: Application can involve one or more of the following student activities using attached worksheets: WS: 5-1 Individual Animal Identification

WS: 5-2 Breeding Record WS: 5-3 Feed Record WS: 5-4 Lactation Record WS: 5-5 Progeny Record

Evaluation: Evaluation should focus on student achievement of the objectives for the lesson. Various techniques can be used, such as student performance on the application activity. A sample written test is included.

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Answers to Sample Test: Matching

1. F 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. E 6. A

Fill-in-the-blank

1. Milk replacer 2. Pedigree 3. Simple

Short Answer

1. Use Objective 1 for scoring. 2. Use Objective 3 for scoring.

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Sample Test Dairy Cattle and Dairy Goat Production and Record Keeping

Name: Matching: Match each word with the correct definition.

a. Concentrate mix d. Pedigree b. Dam ID e. Progeny Records c. Milk replacer f. Sire ID

1. The animal identification of the male parent.

2. Powder that when mixed with water can replace the dam’s milk.

3. List of animal’s ancestors.

4. The animal identification of the female parent.

5. Provides the record of animal offspring born and raised.

6. Portion of the feed that provides the most concentrated nutrients.

Fill-in-the-blank: Complete the following statements.

1. ____________ is powder that, when mixed with water, can replace the dam’s

milk.

2. A list of animal’s ancestors is a ___________.

3. To efficiently manage the producer’s time, it is critical the records are kept

______________.

Short Answer: Answer the following questions.

1. What are four reasons to use record keeping in dairy production?

2. What are five different pieces of information requested on record keeping forms for dairy production?

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TM: 5-1

IMPORTANCE OF RECORDS

• To aid in financial decisions:

• To check labor efficiency

• To aid in land use decisions

• To support livestock management

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TM: 5-2

RECORD KEEPING CRITERIA • Useful • Easily switched to information • Simple • Prevent duplication

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Utilize the following story to fill in WS: 5-1.

The following record is for cow number 7313 which is listed on her tag and as a

tattoo. This local-grown breed cow was born on March 13, 2007. Her name is Lucy.

The owner is John Smith who lives at 1234 Main Street.

This cow’s sire is 4127 and dam is 5354. The paternal grandsire is 1869 and the

paternal granddam is 2574. The maternal grandsire is 1753 and the maternal

granddam is 3682.

Footnote: This story may not be an accurate representation of dairy production in Afghanistan. Please substitute more appropriate names and real data if it is available.

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WS: 5-1

INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION

Breed Birth Date Tattoo

Name of Animal Ear Tag

Name of Breeder or Previous Owner

Address of Breeder or Previous Owner

PICTURE OF DAIRY ANIMAL

Use this space to sketch or include one picture of each side.

PEDIGREE Complete as much as possible

Sire Paternal Grandsire Paternal Granddam Dam Maternal Gradsire Maternal Granddam Note: if you have more than one dairy animal, you may photocopy as many animal identification

pages you need to complete your record.

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LS KEY: 5-1

INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION

Breed Local-grown Birth Date March 13, 2007 Tattoo 7313

Name of Animal Lucy Ear Tag 7313

Name of Breeder or Previous Owner John Smith

Address of Breeder or Previous Owner 1234 Main St

PICTURE OF DAIRY ANIMAL

Use this space to sketch or include one picture of each side.

PEDIGREE Complete as much as possible

1869

Sire 4127 Paternal Grandsire 2574 Paternal Granddam 1753 Dam 5354 Maternal Gradsire 3682 Maternal Granddam Note: if you have more than one dairy animal, you may photocopy as many animal identification

pages you need to complete your record.

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All animals in this record are local-grown breed.

The first service sire is 2478. He was bred to 3682 on May 3, 2009 and she is

due on February 9, 2010. He was also bred to 8567 on May 9, 2009, and she is due on

February 15, 2010. On May 15, 2009, he was breed to 4151 which is due on February

21, 2010. On May 22, 2009, he was bred to 9375 which is due on February 26, 2010.

He was bred to 7744 on May 29, 2009, and she is due on March 7, 2010. He was also

bred to 5219 on June 2, 2009, and she is due on March 11, 2010. On June 10, 2009,

he bred to 1833 which is due on March 19, 2010. On June 20, 2009, he bred 6426

which is due on March 29, 2010. His last breeding was to 2574 on June 23, 2009, and

she is due on April 1, 2010.

The next service sire is 3795. He was bred to 7238 on May 7, 2009 and she is

due on February 13, 2010. He was also bred to 4985 on May 11, 2009, and she is due

on February 17, 2010. On May 18, 2009, he was breed to 9923 which is due on

February 24, 2010. On May 23, 2009, he was bred to 1641 which is due on March 1,

2010. He was bred to 8154 on May 28, 2009, and she is due on March 6, 2010. He

was also bred to 6479 on June 5, 2009, and she is due on March 14, 2010. On June

15, 2009, he bred to 3892 which is due on March 24, 2010. On June 20, 2009, he bred

2367 which is due on March 29, 2010. His last breeding was to 5716 on June 26, 2009,

and she is due on April 4, 2010.

Footnote: This story may not be an accurate representation of dairy production in Afghanistan. Please substitute real data if it is available.

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WS: 5-2

BREEDING RECORD

Service Sire Female Bred Comments

Breed Name Breed Name Date Bred Date Due

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LS KEY: 5-2

BREEDING RECORD

Service Sire Female Bred Comments

Breed Name Breed Name Date Bred Date Due

Local-grown 2478 Local-

grown 3682 5-3-09 2-9-10


grown 8567 5-9-09 2-15-10


grown 4151 5-15-09 2-21-10


grown 9375 5-22-09 2-26-10


grown 7744 5-29-09 3-7-10


grown 5219 6-2-09 3-11-10


grown 1833 6-10-09 3-19-10


grown 6426 6-20-09 3-29-10


grown 2574 6-23-09 4-1-10


grown 7238 5-7-09 2-13-10


grown 4985 5-11-09 2-17-10


grown 9923 5-18-09 2-24-10


grown 1641 5-23-09 3-1-10


grown 8154 5-28-09 3-6-10


grown 6479 6-5-09 3-14-10


grown 3892 6-15-09 3-24-10


grown 2367 6-20-09 3-29-10


grown 5716 6-26-09 4-4-10

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In January, 9.7 kg of milk replacer was bought for 2794 AFN, 1633 kg of

concentrate mix for 36065 AFN, and 7030 kg of hay for 38920 AFN.

In February, 10.1 kg of milk replacer was bought for 2909 AFN, 1625 kg of


In March, 11.3 kg of milk replacer was bought for 3255 AFN, 1652 kg of


In April, 12.5 kg of milk replacer was bought for 3600 AFN, 1641 kg of


In May, 12.6 kg of milk replacer was bought for 3629 AFN, 1637 kg of


In June, 11.8 kg of milk replacer was bought for 3399 AFN, 1629 kg of


In July, 10.9 kg of milk replacer was bought for 3139 AFN, 16335 kg of


In August, 9.4 kg of milk replacer was bought for 2707 AFN, 1643 kg of


In September, 8.2 kg of milk replacer was bought for 2362 AFN, 1632 kg of


In October, 7.7 kg of milk replacer was bought for 2218 AFN, 1645 kg of


In November, 8.6 kg of milk replacer was bought for 2477 AFN, 1650 kg of


In December, 9.2 kg of milk replacer was bought for 2650 AFN, 1639 kg of



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WS: 5-3

FEED RECORD

Month Milk or Replacer Concentrate Mix Hay Other

Weight Cost Weight Cost Weight Cost Weight Cost

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LS KEY: 5-3

FEED RECORD

Month Milk or Replacer Concentrate Mix Hay Other

Weight (kg)

Cost (AFN) Weight (kg) Cost

(AFN) Weight

(kg) Cost

(AFN) Weight

(kg) Cost

(AFN) Jan 9.7 2794 1633 36065 7030 38920

Feb 10.1 2909 1625 35908 6804 37567

Mar 11.3 3255 1652 36592 6350 35063

Apr 12.5 3600 1641 36437 5670 31306

May 12.6 3629 1637 36129 4400 24293

Jun 11.8 3399 1629 35971 3583 19785

Jul 10.9 3139 1635 36101 3400 18783

Aug 9.4 2707 1643 36476 3492 19284

Sep 8.2 2362 1632 36005 4218 23291

Oct 7.7 2218 1645 36524 4853 26798

Nov 8.6 2477 1650 36572 6032 33309

Dec 9.2 2650 1639 36238 6531 36064

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The following record is for cow number 7324. This local-grown breed cow was

born on April 12, 2007. The value of milk is 5 AFN/kg milk.

In January, she had average daily milk production of 11.3 kg and average daily

fat production of 395 g. There are 31 days in January.

In February, she had average daily milk production of 11.5 kg and average daily

fat production of 402 g. There are 28 days in February.

In March, she had average daily milk production of 11.4 kg and average daily fat

production of 399 g. There are 31 days in March.

In April, she had average daily milk production of 11.6 kg and average daily fat

production of 406 g. There are 30 days in April.

In May, she had average daily milk production of 11.5 kg and average daily fat

production of 402 g. There are 31 days in May.

In June, she had average daily milk production of 11.7 kg and average daily fat

production of 409 g. There are 30 days in June.

In July, she had average daily milk production of 11.2 kg and average daily fat

production of 392 g. There are 31 days in July.

In August, she had average daily milk production of 11.1 kg and average daily fat

production of 388 g. There are 31 days in August.

In September, she had average daily milk production of 11.3 kg and average

daily fat production of 395 g. There are 30 days in September.

In October, she had average daily milk production of 11.4 kg and average daily

fat production of 399 g. There are 31 days in October.

In November, she had average daily milk production of 11.5 kg and average daily

fat production of 402 g. There are 31 days in November.

In December, she had average daily milk production of 11.3 kg and average daily

fat production of 395 g. There are 31 days in December.


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WS: 5-4

LACTATION RECORD Animal Name or Number

Breed Date of Birth

Month

Average Daily

Milk Produced

(Weight)

Average Daily

Fat Produced

(Weight)

Total Milk

Produced

Total Fat

Produced

Value of

Milk

(AFG)

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LS KEY: 5-4

LACTATION RECORD Animal Name or Number 7324

Breed Local-grown Date of Birth April 12, 2007

Month

Average Daily

Milk Produced

(Weight-kg)

Average Daily

Fat Produced

(Weight-g)

Total Milk

Produced

(Weight-kg)

Total Fat

Produced

(Weight-g)

Value of

Milk

(AFG)

Jan 11.3 395 350.3 12245 1751.5

Feb 11.5 402 322 11256 1610

Mar 11.4 399 353.4 12369 1767

Apr 11.6 406 348 12180 1740

May 11.5 402 356.6 12462 1782.5

Jun 11.7 409 351 12270 1755

Jul 11.2 392 347.2 12152 1736

Aug 11.1 388 344.1 12028 1720.5

Sep 11.3 395 339 11850 1695

Oct 11.4 399 353.4 12369 1767

Nov 11.5 402 345 12060 1725

Dec 11.3 395 350.3 12245 1751.5

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Animal Number 9140 is out of sire 2173 and dam 4580.











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WS: 5-5

PROGENY RECORD Animal Name Animal Number Sire Number Dam Number Comments

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LS KEY: 5-5

PROGENY RECORD Animal Name Animal Number Sire Number Dam Number Comments

9140 2173 4580

9036 2173 7214

9583 2173 5098

9318 2173 7753

9972 2173 6137

9257 3569 4871

9795 3569 7406

9821 3569 5362

9464 3569 7629

9609 3569 6945

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Unit C: Field Records C Lesson 5 Dairy...Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Understand the importance of record keeping in