Water

• The water bowl size and pressure system installed must be rated to handle the capacity of the pen.
• The entire designated drinking area of the water bowl must be accessible (i.e. ice build-up)
• Water bowls must be clean (no more than 4 days between cleanings, no more than 2 inches of feed sediment build-up in the bottom of the bowl).  
• Manure or other foreign material in the bowl is not acceptable.
• Water must be cold.
• Water surface must be free of ice.
• Evidence of trickle voltage is not acceptable

Feed

• The entire feedbunk must be accessible.
• The wait for feed is no longer than 10 hours.
• Feed must be available at late hours of the day to accommodate the last shift feeders.
• Cattle must not be forced to consume unpalatable feed in the name of slick bunk management.

Shelter

• Feedlot facilities in northern climates must have windbreaks incorporated into their design

Rest

• Each pen must include a bedding pile during the winter and spring months to accommodate the need for a dry and clean place to rest.
• A manure management strategy must be part of the company protocol.

Social Order

• Pens are not overcrowded according to industry accepted standards.
• Antagonistic or highly competitive classes of cattle are segregated and fed separately.

Animal Health

• Proper selection of animals in need of treatment.
• Parameters of thermometer use to determine if treatment is required.
• Proper administration of pharmaceuticals.
• Individual animal identification.
• Proper attention to withdrawal times.
• Legal responsibilities related to the safe and practicable use of pharmaceuticals.