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Sample annual schedule for Whole Herd Reporting
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Here is a sample schedule of managing a Whole Herd Inventory Reporting schedule.
| Spring Calving | Description | Fall Calving |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. or Jan. 1 | Update inventory requested | June 1 |
| February | Updated inventory due date | July |
| March 15 | Association provides “No Progeny Report” on females missing previous year’s Whole Herd Reorting (WHR) requirements. | August 15 |
| April 15 | "No Progeny Report" due back to association | September 15 |
| May | Association inactivates cows without either a calf record or reason code for the previous year. | October |
| May 15 | Association provides preliminary inventory for heifer exposure information. | November 15 |
| July | Association bills for annual WHR assessments based on herd inventory. | December |
| August 1 | Association provides producers with pre-listed weaning worksheets. | March 1 |
| August 15 | End date heifer exposure inventory accepted with all exposure and disposal information. | February 15 |
| October 31 | WHR assessment must be paid in full. | April 31 |
