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5. Accumulation of waste feed in the cattle housing areas.

6. Barn or milk house waste runs into the cowyard and creates pools of
waste liquids accessible to the milking herd.

7. Free-stalls have heavy accumulation of manure in stall areas and alley-
ways. Cow mattresses may only be used if they are no larger than the
individual cow stalls and are properly maintained.

8. Approaches to the milking barn are soggy, with depressed areas which
may cause injury to the udder.

9. Swine are penned in the milking herd loafing shed.

10.Uneven step-downs or excessively steep or tall steps for the cow en-
trances or exits to the milking area conducive to animal injury.

11.Improperly maintained manure packs. A manure pack is generally
feasible only for dairies located in dryer climates. Soil is mixed or
layered with animal waste and is allowed to dry and become firmly
packed and solid to the footing of the lactating animals. Well
maintained manure packs will usually present no problems even during
brief rainy periods. Manure packs are not to be confused with manure
piles in the cattle housing areas.

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