Housing

Cattle must be housed in buildings constructed and maintained for the purpose and which allow free movement without undue risk of injury. Attention must be paid to ventilation and any problems acted upon. Extremes of temperature must be avoided.

Appropriate insect and vermin control measures must be implemented in all housing systems, milking and milk storage areas, (taking into account the needs of organic systems).

Cubicles and loose housing areas must be sized, designed and constructed to accommodate the size / breed and behaviuoral needs of the cows using them and to minimise injury when stock are lying, using or rising from them. When cows are traditionally housed (tied or tethered) they should be released for exercise, whenever possible, daily.

Concrete areas used by cows must be well drained and maintained and regularly cleaned to avoid the risk of injury.

Suitable dry bedding should be maintained to provide cleanliness and comfort for all animals.

Livestock other than cattle must be housed separately and away from the milking and milk storage areas.

Cows and calves should be kept in social groups and not be segregated or isolated except under special circumstances.

Facilities for Artificial Insemination and veterinary treatment including foot care must be of suitable dimension and design.