W. Va. Code R. § 61-4A-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 61-4A-10 - Barnyard

10.1. Barnyards shall meet the following requirements:

10.1.1. The barnyard, which is the enclosed or unenclosed area adjacent to the milking barn, in which the animals may congregate, including housing areas and feed lots, shall be graded and drained; depressions and soggy areas shall be filled; lanes be reasonably dry.

10.1.2. Approaches to the barn door and the surroundings of stock watering and feeding stations shall be solid to the footing of the animal.

10.1.3. Wastes from the barn or milkhouse shall not be allowed to pool in the barnyard. Barnyards which are muddy due to recent rains should not be considered as violating this Section.

10.1.4. Manure, soiled bedding, and waste feed shall not be store 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) shall be considered a part of the barnyard. Manure packs shall be solid to the footing of the animal.

10.1.5. Barnyards shall be kept reasonably free of droppings. Droppings shall not be allowed to accumulate in piles that are accessible to the animals.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-4A-10