Explain the importance of keeping health and breeding records.

Explanation should include an accurate record-keeping system in line with industry standards for the species and its purpose. Examples include, but are not limited to,

• processing map (e.g., beef quality assurance [BQA])
• health, production, breeding records
• biological vs. pharmaceutical medications.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why are records important?
• What data must be recorded?
• How should records be stored?
• What types of records should be kept livestock?
• What would be the purpose of keeping these records?