The FARM Animal Care Program helps to demonstrate dairy farmers’ commitment to providing excellent care of their dairy cattle and producing safe, wholesome milk. Supported by Dairy Management, Inc. and managed by the National Milk Producers Federation, FARM details animal care guidelines using the latest research and best management practices. On-farm evaluations conducted by trained evaluators help identify strengths and outline improvements for dairy farms while third party verification ensures integrity of the program.
FARM Animal Care standards outline the need for annual continuing education for family and non-family employees with responsibilities in the following areas:
• Euthanasia
Reviewing these tagged articles meet the continuing education standards. Farms can document their continuing education by using templates found on FARM’s website or through other documentation methods, if preferred.