Nutrition Management
Written protocols should be in place and reviewed annually with your veterinarian and employees to ensure that certain procedures are carried out appropriately.
How to assess:
Review the nutrition management protocol to confirm that the following information is included and that appropriate criteria are being met:
Validus
- Feed must:
- Be available to lactating cows at least 20 hours/day
- Be available to calves, heifers, and dry cows at least once in a 24-hour period
- Meet the National Research Council (NRC) requirements for dairy cattle for each age and stage of the animal
- Water must be positioned to allow ad lib access
- Animals in confinement longer than 2 hours must have access to water