Care and Husbandry Practices

• Follow the ‘Quality Assurance Herd Health Plan’ that conforms to good veterinary and husbandry practices.
• All cattle will be handled/transported in such a fashion to minimize stress, injury and/or bruising.
• Facilities (fences, corrals, load-outs, etc.) should be inspected regularly to ensure proper care and ease of handling.
• Strive to keep feed and water handling equipment clean.
• Provide appropriate nutritional and feedstuffs management.
• Strive to maintain an environment appropriate to the production setting.
• Bio-security should be evaluated.
• Records should be kept for a minimum of 2 years (3 for Restricted Use Pesticides)

Guidelines for the Care and Handling of Cattle   (~1 MB)