Dairy Calf Housing Checklist
A dairy calf housing checklist for farms to inspect hutches, pens and barns for cleanliness, bedding, ventilation and calf comfort.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
ChecklistDairyFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Bedding clean and dry
- Pens cleaned between calves
- Fresh air without drafts
- Water available and clean
- Feed pails cleaned and sanitized
- Hutch placement and drainage
- Calf space adequate for size
- Floors and walls in good repair
- Sick calves separated
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA APHIS.
For more in this area, see the milk and herd health guides. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Dairy Scientists Roll Out Calf Health Genetic Tests, and dairy farm stories.