Complete production record forms.

Completion should address forms for all species and include

• defining terms used in production records (e.g., birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, average daily gain [ADG], feed conversion)
• computing production weight standards (e.g., 205-day weight, 365-day weight, ADG)
• using spreadsheet programs to record and calculate production records.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are some consequences of failure to complete production record forms?
• How can production weight records help the livestock manager?
• Why is it important to know the expected progeny differences (EPDs) of livestock?