Scottish Government

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Contents

INTRODUCTION

WHAT WILL THE BENCHMARKING OPTION DO FOR ME?

HOW DOES THE BENCHMARKING OPTION WORK?
What are the enterprise types?
What Benchmarking measures should I record?
How and when should I collect the data?
What does the Benchmarking database do?
What else can I do with my data?
What happens if I change my veterinary practice?

KEY ACTIONS

CONFIDENTIALITY

SOURCES OF FURTHER INFORMATION AND HELP

APPENDIX A: BENCHMARKING MEASURES
Beef breeding herd
Beef finishing herd
Dairy herd
Goat herd
Sheep breeding flock
Purely hill bred flock
Sheep breeder/finisher flock
Lamb finishing flock

APPENDIX B: CALCULATION OF STANDARDISED BENCHMARKING INDICATORS
Table 1: Benchmarking indicators for cattle - annual
Table 2: Benchmarking indicators for cattle - flexible
Table 3: Benchmarking indicators for sheep - annual
Table 4: Benchmarking indicators for sheep - flexible
Table 5: Benchmarking indicators for goats - annual
Table 6: Benchmarking indicators for goats - flexible

APPENDIX C: EXAMPLES OF DATA PRESENTED IN REPORTS

APPENDIX D: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO PROVIDE ON ENTERPRISES