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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

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