Sample Farm Plan

• The first part of this course leading to quality certification is to evaluate your operation- to review what you are doing, and to discover what you may be overlooking in your daily routine.
• The next step is to pinpoint the actions you would like to take to improve specific management aspects of your operation. To do this . . .
  • Print this Farm Plan.
  • Select and then discuss with your veterinarian or other dairy consultant 2 to 4 specific Farm Plan items you would like to implement on your operation.
• Finally, to graduate from this course there is one final step . . .
  • Fill out the Registration form at the end of the Farm Plan then have your consultant complete the Certification information. Return the form to become a Certified Quality Producer and receive your graduation premiums.

Critical Control Point #1 - Practice Healthy Herd Management All individuals who work with the herd are expected to adhere to clean, sanitary hygienic practices, such as clean clothing and sanitary covering for feet.

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Critical Control Point #2 - Establish A Valid Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship (VCPR) I consult with a veterinarian when using any VFD drugs in feeds.

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Critical Control Point #3 - Use Only FDA-Approved Over-The-Counter (OTC) Or Prescription (RX) Drugs With Veterinarian's Guidance My employees are aware that it is my policy to follow the instructions of a veterinarian.

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Critical Control Point #4 - Maintaining Milk Quality I pump milk slowly to the bulk tank (less milk damage).

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Critical Control Point #5 - Implement An Effective Mastitis Management Program To Maximize Milk Production I clean the vacuum controller monthly.

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Critical Control Point #6 - Administer All Drugs Properly And Identify All Treated Animals

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Critical Control Point #7 - Maintain And Use Proper Treatment Records On All Treated Animals

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Critical Control Point #8 - Use Drug Residue Screening Tests

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Critical Control Point #9 - Implement Employee/Family Awareness Of Proper Drug Use To Avoid Marketing Adulterated Dairy Products I am aware that milk contamination often occurs when the normal pattern of milking changes (vacation, children home from college, sickness, etc.). All treated animals are milked last.

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Critical Control Point #10 - Complete The Milk And Dairy Beef Residue Prevention Protocol Annually

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Thank you for completing this DQU course! Your efforts demonstrate your commitment to the production of quality dairy products.

To earn your graduation premiums, return this registration form to:

DQU Certification
Dairy Quality Assurance Center, Inc.
801 Shakespeare Ave.
Stratford, IA 50249

The registration form was omitted for this sample farm plan.