Records demonstrate that a beef cattle operation is implementing practices required under the VBP+ Standard. These records don’t have to be complex or elaborate. A VBP+ assessor will look for information recorded on a range of topics, including:
Complete descriptions of required records are available in the VBP+ Producer Manual.
The VBP+ Digital Record-Keeping Tool provides sample record templates that beef producers can use to track on-farm information such as herd health treatments, feed records and sharps disposal practices.
These templates are designed to support good record-keeping and help producers maintain documentation for certification requirements. The templates are intended for use on a desktop or laptop computer to ensure optimal performance and usability. Functionality may be limited on mobile devices or tablets.
Click the document links in the following tables to view and download farm record-keeping templates and example records. Records can be maintained in various formats, such as paper, downloadable tables, or animal health and management software. What matters most is recording the required information clearly and consistently. Examples illustrate general record-keeping practices to help producers create their own templates or identify how existing records can meet VBP+ requirements.
All VBP+ Certified operations must keep records that include the following information. While these exact templates are not required, they can serve as a guide for any record-keeping system.
The following records are required for certification, if applicable, for your operation.
The following records are not required for certification and may be useful for your operation.
If you have questions, need support or would like to provide feedback on the record sheets, please contact the VBP+ team at info@verifiedbeef.ca.
