DQA FIVE-STAR^SM dairies

• Establish set of milking protocols
  • Written instructions include a step-by-step process

• Written Nutrient Plan
  • Meets NRCS standards

• Maintain drug records for each animal
  • Permanent record for each cow includes drug records, etc.

• Written protocols for downer animals
  • Animal identification and steps to take

• Establish written vaccination/treatment protocols
  • Approved and reviewed annually by the herd veterinarian

• Livestock owner's certificate
  • No ruminant blood or meat fed

• Verify age/source of animal
  • Permanent animal ID record system in place