Dairy Farm Audit Checklist

Use the Dairy Farm Audit Checklist to verify animal welfare, milk quality standards, and facility hygiene, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

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Dairy Farm Audit Checklist



Quality Management & Documentation

1. Is the farm operating under a currently valid and registered food safety or risk management program?


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2. Are system hygiene checks (e.g., plant wash cycles) completed and documented at required intervals?


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3. Are milk cooling temperatures monitored and recorded to ensure they remain within safe storage limits?


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4. Are animal health and medication records (including required withholding periods) accurate and up to date?


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5. Is there documentation of veterinary oversight or consultation for all medicines stored or administered on-site?


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6. Are purchased feed records available to verify that all supplements are safe and appropriate for lactating animals?


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7. Are chemical and fertilizer application logs maintained for all pastures and crops?


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Premises & Plant Hygiene

1. Is the milking facility and surrounding yard kept clean, well-drained, and in good repair?


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2. Are collection points and access tracks maintained to ensure safe and sanitary transport of milk?


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3. Are the milking plant and storage vats thoroughly cleaned and free of visible residues?


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4. Are the vacuum system and air lines protected from contamination and checked for proper function?


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5. Are all cleaning chemicals approved for use in food production, correctly labeled, and within their expiration dates?


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Structures & Facilities

1. Is the milking equipment (pumps, lines, and valves) structurally sound and free of leaks?


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2. Are milk storage areas secured against unauthorized access and properly identified?


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3. Are veterinary medicines and hazardous chemicals stored in a secure, locked area away from the milk room?


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4. Is the waste management system (effluent ponds or storage) sound and functioning without risk of leakage into the environment?


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5. Is there a backflow prevention device installed to protect the facility's water supply?


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Animal Welfare & Biosecurity

1. Is there a formal animal wellbeing plan that is reviewed and updated at least once per year?


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2. Are body condition scores regularly assessed to ensure animals are receiving adequate nutrition?


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3. Do all animals have a unique identification that allows for full traceability within the farm records?


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4. Are colostrum and transition milk managed separately to prevent them from entering the main supply?


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5. Is there a documented procedure for the humane disposal of milk that is unfit for human consumption?


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6. Do all staff members receive training in animal welfare and proper milking procedures?


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Environmental Management

1. Is there a farm environment or nutrient management plan in place for the property?


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2. Are fertilizer application rates recorded and managed to prevent excessive nutrient runoff?


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3. Are stocks excluded from permanent waterways through the use of fencing or riparian buffers?


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4. Is farm waste and refuse stored in designated areas away from production and water sources?


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