How to Make Record-Keeping Easy for Ranch Families

Today on the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Shaye sits down with Wyoming rancher and CattleMax team member Jacqueline Lewis to talk about why herd records matter, especially for family and multi-generational ranches.

Jacqueline explains how simple, goal-driven recordkeeping helps ranchers make better decisions, improve herd performance, and support long-term ranch success. She also shares practical advice for getting started, overcoming common challenges like time and technology concerns, and choosing a system that works, whether that’s paper, spreadsheets, or software.

Listeners will walk away with simple steps to begin organizing herd records and using data to strengthen their operation. Learn more about CattleMax here: https://bit.ly/4aG7K5q 

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00:24 Meet Jacqueline Lewis
01:43 Goals Drive Data
03:18 Generational Ranch Benefits
05:19 What Organized Looks Like
07:11 Common Recordkeeping Challenges
10:48 Simple Starting Steps
12:23 Choosing Your Method
15:02 Team Approach on Family Ranches
15:54 Switching Platforms Without Overwhelm
19:19 Beyond Cattle Inventory
20:21 Key Takeaways and Next Steps
21:41 CattleMax Resources and Wrap-Up