Dairy Well

All calves, heifers, and hospital cows should have housing that provides access to a soft resting area that minimizes injury. This excludes bare rocks, wire, metal, concrete, bare mattresses, and water beds.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

National Dairy FARM Program

All age groups of cattle should have a resting area that is cushioned and provides insulation, warmth, dryness, and traction at all times when away from the milking facility.

Validus

• Calf pens and housing must be dry, clean, and well-ventilated
• Stalls must be maintained daily and bedded such that leg lesions are minimized