Goals and Objectives

Bolster consumer trust and confidence in the U.S. dairy industry and demonstrate the industry’s commitment to the highest levels of animal care and quality assurance by:

 

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Animal Care Resources

The resources on this page are intended to inform and educate readers about the National Dairy FARM Program and provide additional sources of information concerning animal care. The Quick User Reference Guide is a companion document to the Animal Care Manual. Check back often as more resources will become available as the program is developed.
 
PROGRAM MATERIALS
 
National Dairy FARM Animal Care Manual
 
Manual de Cuidado Animal
 
National Dairy FARM Quick User Reference Guide 
 
Cuidado Animal Guia de Referencia Rapida para el Usuario
 
National Dairy FARM Brochure
 
National Dairy FARM Program Fact Sheet


National Dairy FARM Animal Care Management Checklist
 
National Dairy FARM Program FAQ
 
Top 10 Considerations for Culling and Transporting Dairy Animals to a Packing or Processing Plant
 
OTHER RESOURCES
 
Zinpro Locomotion Scoring
 
NYSCHAP Standrad Operating Procedures
NYSCHAP SOPs are provided only as examples and are not required by the National Dairy FARM Program.
 
Dairy Farming Today - Virtual Dairy Farm Tour