Demonstrating the highest animal care standards on dairy farms
Raising the bar for the entire dairy industry by establishing dairy animal welfare management guidelines.
Learn MoreEnsuring that the FARM Animal Care Program evolves with the latest research and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
Learn MoreProviding expert on-farm assessments to identify strengths and detail improvements, if necessary.
Learn MoreAnalyzing research and data to accurately represent the dairy industry.
Learn MoreThe FARM Animal Care Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers’ commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy cattle and producing safe, wholesome milk.
The FARM Animal Care Program:
See our results in our “Year in Review”
We know U.S. dairy farmers take excellent care of their animals. On-farm evaluations and verification helps to demonstrate the dairy industry’s commitment to animal care to our customers and consumers.
The FARM Animal Care Program develops animal care standards that are science and outcomes-based and facility and size neutral.
Every three years, dairy industry experts revise the FARM Animal Care Program standards. Experts include dairy farmers, animal scientists, veterinarians and milk cooperatives and processors who rely on the latest dairy research to inform necessary revisions.
MORE THAN 99% of the U.S. milk supply comes from farms participating in the FARM Animal Care Program.
