Animal Care Version 4.0 Data Highlights

The Animal Care Version 4.0 Data Highlights summarizes the characteristics of participating herds, presents performance measures on each Animal Care Program standard under Version 4.0, and highlights key strengths and areas for improvement.

Version 4.0 affirmed the program area’s commitment with clearer requirements, mandatory documentation, expanded animal-based measures and structured corrective action plans to improve consistency and accountability.

FARM and You

Through our five program silos, FARM works with dairy producers, cooperatives, processors and industry partners to demonstrate the highest standards on U.S. dairy farms.

Animal Care

Demonstrating Excellent Cow Care

Environment

Protecting the Environment for Generations to Come

Antibiotics

Producing Safe, Wholesome Milk

Workforce Development

Promoting Safe, Exceptional Work Environments

Biosecurity

Safeguarding Herd and Employee Health