W. Va. Code R. § 61-40-10

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

Section 61-40-10 - Barnyard

10.1. A barnyard shall meet the following requirements:

10.1.1. The barnyard shall be graded and drained. Depressions and soggy areas shall be filled and lanes shall 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 animals.

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 do not violate this section.

10.1.4. 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.

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.

10.1.6. The yard or loafing area shall be of ample size to prevent overcrowding.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-40-10