Calf Checklist

Daily and weekly monitoring checklist for calf health.

Calves / Groups

Date

Time

Person Checking

Notify Supervisor on Failure

Check	Yes	No	Action
The calves consumed milk in a healthy, aggressive manner
Records of concentrate and straw/hay consumption are measured. Supplies of each replenished
Clean water is available at all times
Bedding is clean and dry
is normal
is calm and rhythmic
are bright
Calf stands on its own and is active in its
rate is within normal range
Milk feeding equipment is washed

Note: normal range of respiration rate is 50 breaths per minute for 14-day-old calves and 37 breaths per minute for 35-day-old calves.

Click on the underlined keywords in the "Daily Checks" list above to see what is considered normal for each category.

A log of all previously submitted checklists.

Check	Yes	No	Action
Weights are measured and compared to the target growth rates
Feed and bedding supplies are checked for the following week
Facilities are checked to be in good repair