Record keeping is a necessary element of good livestock business management. If farmers have farm records, they can tell how well they are managing their farm in comparison to other farmers. They can also see the strengths and weaknesses in their farm operations. It is also important to have accurate facts and figures when borrowing money, seeking government loans and tax returns. It is advised to maintain the following records.
| Number or name or identification mark of dairy animal | Date of birth or date of purchase | Sire's number or name and identification mark | Dam's number or name and identification mark | Dam's Parity number | Maximum milk production of dam | Other |
| Number or name or identification mark of dairy animal | Date of Artificial insemination or Natural service | Sire number or name or identification mark | Date of pregnancy diagnosis | Date of calving | Total calves(1/2/3) | The gender of calf | Calf weight | Other |
| Number or name or identification mark of dairy animal | Date of calving | Dam's Parity Number | Daily milk yield | Total lactation yield | Date of stoppage of milk production | Total number of lactating dairy animals |
| Infectious diseases prevention, vaccination for diseases | Date of deworming | Date of application of ectoparasiticides | Screening for Johne’s, tuberculosis, brucella | Other |
| Date | Number of dairy animals | Green fodder (in kg) | Dry Fodder (in kg) | Feed mixture (in kg) | Other (in kg) |
| Number or name of dairy animals | Date of sale of dairy animal | Marketing age of dairy animals | Parity of marketing dairy animal | Selling price Rs. | Reason for selling the dairy animal | To whom it was sold |