Title: Explain the importance of keeping health and breeding records.
Course: Introduction to Animal Systems (18101) > Section: Describing Basic Scientific Skills in Animal Reproduction and Breeding

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?