Freestall Maintenance Checklist
A freestall maintenance checklist for dairy farms to inspect stalls, bedding, neck rails and dividers so cows are comfortable and uninjured.
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What is on this checklist
- Stall surfaces level and clean
- Bedding depth adequate
- Neck rails and brisket boards sound
- Dividers free of damage
- Lunge space clear
- Cow injuries noted
- Drainage checked
- Stalls groomed
- Repairs listed
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
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.
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