Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 65 - Milk And Milk Products
Subchapter II - Dairy Farms
Section ATCP 65.22 - Farm premises

(1) GENERAL. Farm premises adjacent to a milking barn, milking parlor, or milkhouse shall be kept free of conditions that may result in the contamination of milk.

(2) MANURE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL. Manure shall be removed and stored in a manner that inhibits the breeding of flies. No milking animals may have access to a manure storage area. This does not prohibit a cold weather manure pack in a cowyard if the manure pack is properly maintained to prevent excessive accumulations of manure on the udders and flanks of milking animals.

(3) COWYARD. A cowyard shall be graded for proper drainage and shall be kept free of standing pools of water and accumulations of manure or feed waste. In loafing pens, manure shall be removed or clean bedding added with sufficient frequency to prevent visible soiling on the udders and flanks of milking animals. Waste feed shall be promptly removed. Manure packs shall be properly drained and shall provide a reasonably firm footing. Swine shall be kept out of the cowyard.

(4) STATIONARY FEEDERS IN COWYARD. Stationary feeders in a cowyard shall be fully surrounded by a paved surface on which milking animals stand while feeding. The paved surface shall extend at least 12 feet in all directions from the feeder, except that a paved surface installed before January 1, 1979, shall extend at least 8 feet in all directions from the feeder. If the distance between a feeder and another building or permanent structure is less than the paved surface width prescribed under this subsection, the paved surface shall extend to the building or other permanent structure.

(5) STOCK WATERING DEVICES AND PORTABLE FEEDERS IN COWYARD. Stock watering devices and portable feeders shall be located in an area that is well drained and provides reasonably firm footing for animals using the facilities.

(6) TOILETS.

(7) PEST CONTROL. Insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to prevent the contamination of milk and milk contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. Pesticides shall not be stored, handled or used in a manner that might contaminate milk, milk contact surfaces, feed, or water.

Note: Pesticide storage and use must comply with ss. 94.67 to 94.71, Stats., and ch. ATCP 29. Pesticides must be registered for use by the U.S. environmental protection agency or by the department. Pesticides shall not be stored, handled or used in a manner inconsistent with label directions, or in a negligent manner.

(8) ANIMAL DRUG STORAGE. No animal drug or medicinal item may be kept in or immediately adjacent to dairy farm facilities used for dairying operations unless the animal drug or medicinal item is designed or prescribed for use on milking animals. Animal drugs and medicinal items stored immediately adjacent to the milking barn, milking parlor, or milkhouse shall be protected from outdoor conditions and shall be stored above the floor, on racks or in a cabinet. Animal drugs and medicinal items shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of milk and equipment and utensils coming in contact with milk. Animal drugs and medicinal items shall be clearly labeled to indicate their identity and intended use and prescription drugs shall be labeled as provided under s. ATCP 65.20(5). Animal drugs and medicinal items intended solely for non-lactating milking animals shall be stored separately from those used on lactating milking animals.