Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-4-12 - Barnyard12.1. A barnyard shall meet the following requirements;12.1.1. The barnyard shall be graded and drained. Depressions and soggy areas shall be filled and lanes shall be reasonably dry;12.1.2. Approaches to the barn door and the surroundings of stock watering and feeding stations shall be solid to the footing of the animals;12.1.3. Wastes from the barn or milkhouse shall not be allowed to pool in the barnyard. Barnyards which are muddy due to recent rains do not violate this Section;12.1.4. Manure, soiled bedding, and waste feed shall not be stored or permitted to accumulate in the barnyard in such a manner as to permit the soiling of udders and flanks. Housing areas (stables without stanchions, such as loose-housing stables, pen stables, resting barns, holding barns, loafing sheds, wandering sheds, free-stall housing) are considered a part of the barnyard. Manure packs shall be solid to the footing of the animal;12.1.5. Barnyards shall be kept reasonably free of droppings. Droppings shall not be allowed to accumulate in piles that are accessible to the animals; and12.1.6. The yard or loafing area shall be of ample size to prevent overcrowding.