Cattle Readiness

1. How adequate is forage availability in your pastures?
1 10
2. How healthy is pasture vegetation diversity for grazing cattle?
1 10
3. How secure are pasture perimeter fences against escapes and predators?
1 10
4. How well-drained are grazing areas to prevent hoof problems?
1 10
5. How accessible are water troughs for all cattle throughout the day?
1 10
6. How sufficient is shade or shelter from sun and rain?
1 10
7. How robust are your cattle handling facilities (chutes, gates)?
1 10
8. How effective is your rotational grazing management?
1 10
9. How suitable are shelters for protection during extreme weather?
1 10
10. How adequate is the condition of feeding areas and bunks?
1 10
11. How consistent is pasture quality across different seasons?
1 10
12. How effective are your parasite control measures?
1 10
13. How well-maintained are water supply systems (pumps, pipelines)?
1 10
14. How adequate is your stocking density per acre?
1 10
15. How secure are your feed storage structures against pests?
1 10
16. How sufficient is ventilation in your cattle barns?
1 10
17. How effectively are cattle monitored for health issues?
1 10
18. How robust are your fencing materials and tension?
1 10
19. How adequate is the terrain slope for cattle comfort and safety?
1 10
20. How effective is mud management in high-traffic areas?
1 10
21. How well-defined are your grazing zones?
1 10
22. How sufficient is night-pasture lighting and visibility?
1 10
23. How reliable is backup power for water pumps?
1 10
24. How effective are biosecurity protocols for new stock?
1 10
25. How easy is cattle movement between pastures?
1 10
26. How well does shelter design minimize injury risk?
1 10
27. How adequate are your record-keeping systems for herd management?
1 10
28. How effective is manure management in the barn?
1 10
29. How sufficient are access arrangements for veterinary care?
1 10
30. How confident are you in your pasture and shelter management systems?
1 10