Selected “Dairy Animal Care Indicators of Quality”

(The DQA FIVE-STARSM Dairy Animal Care rating is based upon 52 Indicators of Quality)
DQA FIVE-STARSM Standard
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  • Locomotion Scoring
Less than 3% 4 or 5s
  • Hygiene Scoring
Less than 5% 3 or 4s
  • Milk Production
Large breed 80-90#/day
Small breed 60-70#/day
  • Mortality/Thrifty Animals
Less than 3% born dead
  • Breeding and Calving
Dystocia is monitored