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Animal Assessments
Collection Record
Animal and
Plant Health
Inspection
Service
Veterinary
Services
National Animal Health
Monitoring System
2150 Centre Ave Bldg B
Fort Collins, CO 80526
State FIPS:
Operation
#:
Collector:
Date:
Form Approved
OMB Number 0579-0205
Approval expires: 4/30/10
How many people in each category helped with any part of these assessments?
_____ Fed VMO
_____ Fed AHT
_____ State Gov’t
_____ Producer
_____ Other
(specify in margin)
Including everyone’s time, how many minutes did it take to conduct the
Heifer Calf Growth Assessment? ________ minutes
Cow Comfort Assessment?
________ minutes
Hygiene and Hock Scoring?
________ minutes
(if not done, check here_____)
(if not done, check here_____)
(if not done, check here_____)
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This portion of the NAHMS Dairy ’07 survey consists of several assessments for calf growth,
animal health, and cow comfort.
You will complete the following pages. The results of this data collection will be summarized in
a Producer report that will provide a measure of health and comfort of the cow and may highlight
aspects of the cows’ environment that can be modified to improve cow health and comfort. The
calf growth assessment will provide a measure of preweaning nutrition and a comparison for
calves of the same age can be made to industry recommendations.
This Animal Assessments Collection Record consists of the following:
Heifer Calf Growth Assessment
Up to 30 heifer calves will be measured using a calf weight / growth tape.
Cow Comfort Assessment
Questions regarding fresh cow housing areas and measurements will be recorded and
assessed. Ideally complete approximately 2 hours prior to milking.
Hygiene and Hock Scoring
The hygiene of udder, legs, and flanks and the condition of hocks will be scored on a maximum
of 100 cows.
Do the Assessments in this order for biosecurity in the calf area.
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it
displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0579-0205. The time
required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 1.5 hours per response, including the time to review
instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collected.
NAHMS-193
JAN 2007
State/Farm ID: ____________________________
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State/Farm ID: ____________________________
Dairy 2007 – Heifer Calf Growth Assessment
NOTE: Do the Heifer Calf Blood Sampling while in the
calf area to maintain biosecurity.
Measure a maximum of 30 preweaned calves; 10 in each of the
following age groups:
1-30 days
31-60 days 61 days to weaning
1)
2)
3)
4)
Record the Sample ID, Breed, and Birth Date on the form.
Using the weight tape, estimate and record the weight (pounds) and the heart girth (inches).
Using the weight tape, estimate the wither height (inches).
Score a maximum of 10 calves in each age category.
Calves 1 – 30 Days of Age
Breed
Calf ID
1=Holstein, 2=Jersey
3=Guernsey, 4=Brown
Swiss, 5=Other (specify)
Birth Date
(MM/DD/YY)
Weight
(From tape)
(Pounds)
Heart
Girth
Wither
Height
(Inches)
(Inches)
Leave the weight tape with the Producer.
REST OF CHARTS ON BACK
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State/Farm ID: ____________________________
Calves 31 – 60 Days of Age
Breed
Calf ID
1=Holstein, 2=Jersey
3=Guernsey, 4=Brown
Swiss, 5=Other (specify)
Birth Date
(MM/DD/YY)
Weight
(From tape)
(Pounds)
Heart
Girth
Wither
Height
(Inches)
(Inches)
Calves 61 – 90 Days of Age
Breed
Calf ID
1=Holstein, 2=Jersey
3=Guernsey, 4=Brown
Swiss, 5=Other (specify)
Birth Date
(MM/DD/YY)
Weight
(From tape)
(Pounds)
Heart
Girth
Wither
Height
(Inches)
(Inches)
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State/Farm ID: ____________________________
Dairy 2007 – Cow Comfort Assessment
Determine the housing area for the majority of FRESH
cows and complete the ONE questionnaire for that type
Freestall/Drylot/Multiple-animal OR
Tie Stall/Stanchion/Individual animal
Freestall / Drylot / Multiple-animal pen
This questionnaire refers to the building or area that houses the majority of FRESH cows.
This questionnaire is designed to be completed approximately 2 hours before milking.
Please attempt to complete Questions 1-14 before disturbing the cows.
1.
Which of the following best describes the building / area:
1 Freestall Barn
2 Drylot
(Check one only.)
3 Other multiple animal area (specify:____________________)
2.
In what year was the building / area constructed? ...................................................... ________year
3.
How many hours from now will the fresh / lactating cows be milked?......................... ________hours
4.
How many hours since the fresh / lactating cows were fed?....................................... ________hours
5.
What percent of the feed bunk has feed that is easily accessible by cows? (Check one only.)
1 Less than 5%
2 5%-25%
3 26-75%
4 greater then 75%
6.
How many cows are housed in the pen or area being assessed today? .................... ________cows
7.
What is the maximum number of cows housed in this pen / area? ............................. ________cows
8.
What is the average number of cows housed in this pen / area?................................ ________cows
9.
How many headlocks are in the pen? ....................................................................... ________headlocks
If Freestall barn, Skip to Question 11
10.
How many cows are currently lying in the pen? .......................................................... ________cows
If drylot or other pen without freestalls, Skip to Question 15
11.
How many cows are currently contacting a stall?
(includes lying or touching with two or more hooves).................................................. ________cows
12.
How many cows are currently perching (front two hooves touching stall) in a stall? .. ________cows
13.
How many cows are currently standing (all hooves touching stall base) in a stall?.... ________cows
14.
How many cows are currently lying in a stall?............................................................. ________cows
Question 11 should equal the sum of Questions 12 – 14
15.
What is the total bunk space (in feet)? ........................................................................ _______feet
16.
What is the length of the pen (in feet) (may be the same as Question 15)? ............... _______feet
17.
What is the width of the pen (in feet)? ......................................................................... _______feet
18.
Which of the following best describes the surface (stall base – under the bedding) of the pen / stall where
cows lie:
(Check one only.)
1 Concrete
2 Dirt
3 Rubber mat
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State/Farm ID: ____________________________
4 Mattress
19.
5 Waterbed
6 Other (specify: _____________________)
What bedding is present in the stalls / pen today? (Check one only.)
1 Straw
4 Coarse Sand
7 Shredded newspaper
2 Sawdust
5 Composted manure
8
Other (specify: _________________)
3 Fine Sand
6 Dried manure
9
None
20.
How frequently is new bedding added (days)?............................................................ _______days
21.
How many days since new bedding was added?........................................................ _______days
22.
Which of the following best describes the bedding quantity / stall condition in the majority of stalls / pen?
1 Stall / pen base not exposed, bedding level with curb
2 Stall / pen base not exposed, but bedding slightly dished out
3 Stall / pen base is exposed (50% or less)
4 Stall / pen base is mostly exposed (over 50% exposed)
5 No bedding present
6 Other (specify: _____________)
23.
How many of the following types of water sources are available in the pen?
a. Individual cow cups or bowls ................................................................................. ________#
b. Water troughs or tanks .......................................................................................... ________#
c. Other Specify_________) ...................................................................................... ________#
If building is not a freestall barn, Questionnaire completed!
24.
How many stalls are present in the pen? .................................................................... _______stalls
See the diagram outlining the stall measurements on the next page
25.
Measure the width of the curb (in inches)?.................................................................. ________inches
26.
Measure the height of the curb (in inches) from the alleyway surface? ...................... ________inches
27.
Measure the width (in inches) (inside edge of loop) of 4 representative stalls:
1.________inches 2._________inches 3.__________inches 4._________inches
28.
Is a neck rail present?.................................................................................................. 1 Yes 3 No
If Question 28=’NO’, skip to Question 32
29.
Is the neck rail stationary? ........................................................................................... 1 Yes 3 No
30.
Measure the distance (in inches) from the back edge of the neck rail to the rear of the
curb for 4 representative stalls?
1.________inches 2._________inches 3.__________inches 4._________inches
31.
Measure the distance (in inches) from the lower edge of the neck rail to the bedding surface
for 4 representative stalls?
1.________inches 2._________inches 3.__________inches 4._________inches
32
Is a brisket locator (board) present? ............................................................................ 1 Yes 3 No
If Question 32=’NO’, skip to Question 35
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State/Farm ID: ____________________________
33.
What type of material is the brisket locator?
1 Concrete
2 Wood
3 PVC pipe
4 Other (specify: ___________________________)
34.
Measure the distance (in inches) from the back edge of the brisket locator to the rear of the curb for 4
representative stalls?
1.________inches 2._________inches 3.__________inches 4._________inches
35
What is the length (in inches) from rear of curb to front of lunge space (post, etc where the loops attach) for 4
representative stalls?
1.________inches 2._________inches 3.__________inches 4._________inches
36.
Is there a barrier in the front of the stall that restricts lunge space? ........................... 1 Yes 3 No
If Question 36=’NO’, Questionnaire completed!
37.
What type of barrier is present that restricts the front lunge space?
1 Concrete
2 Wood
3 Cable
4 Other (specify: _______________________)
End of Freestall /Drylot / Multiple-animal Pen Questionnaire
Freestall Diagram
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State/Farm ID: ____________________________
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State/Farm ID: ____________________________
Complete this questionnaire if the majority of FRESH cows are
housed in a tie stall, stanchion, or in individual pens.
Tie stall / Stanchion / Individual-animal pens
The following questionnaire refers to the building that houses the majority of fresh cows.
This questionnaire is designed to be completed approximately 2 hours before milking.
Please attempt to complete questions 1-8 before disturbing the cows.
1.
Which of the following best describes the building / area: (Check one only.)
1 Tie Stall Barn
3 Individual-animal pens
2 Stanchion Barn
4 Other (specify: _____________________)
2.
In what year was the building / area constructed? ..................................................... ________year
3.
How many hours from now will the lactating / fresh cows be milked?......................... ________hours
4.
How many hours since the lactating / fresh cows were fed?....................................... ________hours
5.
What percent of the feed bunk has feed that is easily accessible by cows?............... ______percent
6.
How many cows are housed in the building or area being assessed today? ............. ________cows
7.
How many cows are currently standing? ................................................................... ________cows
8.
How many cows are currently lying down?................................................................ ________cows
9.
Which of the following best describes the surface (stall base – under the bedding) of the pens / stalls where
cows lie: (Check one only.)
3 Rubber mat
5 Waterbed
1 Concrete
2 Dirt
10.
4 Mattress
6 Other (specify: _____________________)
What bedding is present in the stalls / pen today? (Check one only.)
1 Straw
4 Coarse Sand
7 Shredded newspaper
2 Sawdust
5 Composted manure
8 Other (specify: _________________)
3 Fine Sand
6 Dried manure
9 None
11.
How frequently is new bedding added (days)?............................................................ _______days
12.
How many days since new bedding was added?........................................................ _______days
13.
Which of the following best describes the bedding quantity / stall condition in the majority of stalls / pens?
1 Bedding not dished out (level of bedding level with curb)
2 Stall / pen base not exposed, bedding slightly dished out
3 Stall / pen base is exposed (50% or less)
4 Stall / pen base is mostly exposed (over 50% exposed)
5 Other (specify: _____________)
14.
What percentage of stalls or bedded pens has manure / urine contamination of the bedding? _____%
If building is a tie stall or stanchion barn, skip to Question 16!
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State/Farm ID: ____________________________
15.
What is the average bunk space (in inches)?.............................................................. _______inches
16.
Measure (on center) the width of 4 representative stalls / pens and record in inches:
1.________inches 2._________inches 3.__________inches 4._________inches
17.
Measure the length of 4 representative stalls / pens and record in inches:
1.________inches 2._________inches 3.__________inches 4._________inches
If an individual animal pen, questionnaire completed!
18. Does this operation use gutter grates? 1 Yes 3 No
If Yes, what percent of stalls have a gutter grate behind them? ................................ _______%
19.
Does this operation use cow trainers?......................................................................... 1 Yes 3 No
If Question 19=’No’, questionnaire completed!
20.
Is the trainer centered over the spine of the majority of cows? ................................... 1 Yes 3 No
21.
Measure the distance from the gutter to the point on the bed directly below the electric
trainer for 4 representative stalls and record in inches:
1.________inches 2._________inches 3.__________inches 4._________inches
22.
Measure the height of the trainer in 4 representative stalls and record in inches:
1.________inches 2._________inches 3.__________inches 4._________inches
23.
Measure the distance between the trainer and the cows back in 4 representative stalls and record in inches:
1.________inches 2._________inches 3.__________inches 4._________inches
24.
Measure the distance from the gutter to the point on the bed directly below the milk line for 4 representative
stalls and record in inches:
1.________inches 2._________inches 3.__________inches 4._________inches
End of Tie Stall / Stanchion / Individual-animal Pen Questionnaire
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State/Farm ID: ____________________________
Dairy 2007 – Hygiene and Hock Scoring
Pen: 14
Using the charts on the back of this
page, score the legs, udders, flank,
and hocks of a maximum of 100
cows making a tick mark for each as
you go through the pen.
9 If less than 100 cows on dairy, score
all cows
9 Score 25% of larger herds up to a
maximum of 100 cows within 3-4
pens.
SCORE
1
Hygiene Scores
IIII
IIII IIII
Total
2
Hock Scores
IIII
15
IIII
IIII IIII
15
IIII
Total
10
3
IIII
Total
5
IIII
IIII IIII
15
0
Record the highest score for each cow. Example, if a cow scores a 2 on one side and a 3 on
the other, record the 3.
Hygiene scoring evaluates udder, legs and flank.
Hock scoring will hock area.
1 – Little or no manure present
1 – No swelling or hair loss (no lesion)
2 – Minor amounts of manure present
2 – Hair loss, but no evidence of swelling (mild
lesion)
3 – Moderate / large amounts of manure present
3 – Swelling and /or ulceration
(severe lesion)
Charts on back
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State/Farm ID: ____________________________
Total
Scores
Hygiene Scores
Hock Scores
Í Complete this
Total Score Box
1
2
3
Total
Pen:
SCORE
Pen:
Hygiene Scores
Hock Scores
SCORE
1
1
Total
Total
2
2
Total
Total
3
3
Total
Total
Pen:
SCORE
Hygiene Scores
Hock Scores
Hygiene Scores
Hock Scores
Pen:
Hygiene Scores
Hock Scores
SCORE
1
1
Total
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Total
Total
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| File Modified | 2007-02-12 |
| File Created | 2007-01-31 |