ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Dairy Industry (Dairy Produce Safety) Regulations
50. Milking Yard
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
50. Milking Yard
(1)A primary producer operating a dairy farm with a milking yard shall at all times ensure that—(a)the yards are graded and drained and have no standing pools of water or accumulations of organic wastes.(b)lactating animal-housing areas, lactating animal droppings and soiled bedding are removed, or clean bedding added, at sufficiently frequent intervals to prevent the soiling of the lactating animal's udder and flanks.(c)waste feed shall not be allowed to accumulate.(d)other animal species are kept out of the cow-yards.(2)For the purposes of this regulation, "milking yard" means a structure, premises or facility in which a dairy animal is milked and housed, whether it is lactating or not.