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KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office Of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion • Organic Program
111 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601 • (502) 573-2513 • Kyagr.com Ryan F. Quarles, Commissioner of Agriculture
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2020 Livestock Organic System Plan
Please fill out the Organic System Plan completely. Use additional sheets if necessary, and please sign the form where
appropriate. A Crop/Farm Organic System Plan must be completed and returned with this form. Attach all other supporting
documents. If completing this form electronically, navigate the fields using the down arrow key or the mouse.
New and Renewal applicants must submit an application along with this form. Renewal Deadline: March 1
WARNING: This form will be returned to you if it is not completed in its entirety. This will significantly delay the
certification process, in regards to your file.
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
Name:
KDA Organic Certification Number (if applicable):
Have you completed and included a Crop/Farm OSP with this Livestock OSP?
☐Yes ☐No
Is your operation:
☐All Organic
☐Parallel (same product being produced both organically and conventionally)
☐Split (both organic and conventional production)
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Please indicate if you have updated the Livestock OSP.
List the section updated and the reason below. Date Initials
Inspector – Did you update the Crop OSP at inspection? ☐Yes ☐No
If yes, please have the operator initial & date below.
__________________________ ______________________
Operators Initials Date
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office Of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion • Organic Program
111 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601 • (502) 573-2513 • Kyagr.com Ryan F. Quarles, Commissioner of Agriculture
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SECTION 2: LIVESTOCK OPERATION PROFILE 205.103, 205.236
Are all animals on the farm organic? ☐Yes ☐No
In the table below, list all animals requested for organic certification (O), in transition (T), and conventional (C).
Livestock Type Number of Females Number of Males
Number of
Castrated Males
Number of Young
Stock
O T C O T C O T C O T C
Dairy
Beef
Swine
Sheep
Goats
Horse
Other Types
In the table below, list the number of poultry requested for organic certification (O), and conventional (C) per year.
Poultry Type Number of Hens
Number of
Roosters/Toms Number of Capons
O C O C O C
Chickens: Layers
Chickens: Broilers
Turkeys
Ducks
Geese
Other Types
SECTION 3: SOURCE OF ANIMALS 205.236
A. Ruminant and Non-Ruminant Animals
The NOP Rule differs for origin of slaughter stock, purchased breeder stock, purchased or transitioning dairy animals
and poultry. You must demonstrate compliance with the applicable section of the regulations.
1. Do you raise slaughter animals on farm? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
2. Do you raise dairy replacement animals on farm? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
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3. Do you practice an all-in all-out management system? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
4. Since your last inspection, have you purchased any livestock? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
a. If yes, please complete the table below (excluding poultry).
Type of
Livestock
Purchased
Identification
Number/Name
Date of
Purchase
Projected or
Real Birthing
Date
Purchase Source
Certified
By What
Agency?
B. Transitioning Dairy Herd ☐Not Applicable
1. When will the herds one-year transition be complete?
Month/Day/Year: ____________________________________
2. Are you feeding 3rd year crops/pasture? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
C. Poultry Only ☐Not Applicable
The NOP rule requires poultry or edible poultry products to be from poultry that have been under continuous organic
management beginning no later than the second day of life.
1. Do you raise your own chicks/replacement egg layers on-farm? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
a. If yes, describe your management plan for raising chicks (heating, bedding, space allowed, etc.).
2. Do you purchase your chicks/replacement egg layers? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
a. If yes, give specific information on purchased poultry in the table below.
Type of Poultry
Purchased Flock Number
Date of
Purchase
Projected
Slaughter/ Egg
Production
Date
Age
Source,
Address
and
Phone
Number
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office Of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion • Organic Program
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SECTION 4: PASTURE
A. Grazing System
1. What management system do you use for your grazing operation? (Rotational, Continuous Grazing, Intensive, Etc.)
2. What is your usual grazing season? Start Date: ____________________ End Date: ____________________
3. When do animals have access to pasture?
4. How do management practices ensure that enough pasture of sufficient quality is available to supply no less than 30%
of an animal’s dry matter intake requirement during the grazing season? Check all that apply.
☐Rotational Grazing ☐Periodic Pasture Reseeding ☐Mowing/Weed Control
☐Maintaining Additional Pasture for Supplemental Grazing
☐Irrigation ☐Other (specify):
5. How do pasture management practices improve or protect the natural resources and biodiversity of the pasture?
☐Prevent Over Grazing ☐Reseed Trampled or Eroded Areas ☐Plant a Diversity of Native Species
☐Limit Livestock Access to Sensitive Areas ☐Other (specify):
6. What techniques are used to prevent erosion?
☐Prevent Over Grazing ☐Repair Gullies ☐Terraces ☐Other (specify):
7. What techniques do you use to prevent waste runoff?
☐Limit Herd Size ☐Rotate Pastures ☐Buffer Zones ☐Spread Manure Evenly
☐Other (specify):
8. Are pasture fields, location of permanent fences, location and source of shade denoted on your map?
☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
B. Pasture Use
The NOP Rule 205.239(a)(1) and (2) requires that animals have access to the outdoors, shade, shelter, exercise areas,
fresh air, and direct sunlight. Suitable to the species, its stage of production, the climate, and the environment. It also
requires that animals have access to pasture.
1. List below each pasture field and the animals that typically occupy that field.
Pasture Field Acres Type and Number of Animals
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SECTION 5: FEED AND FEED SUPPLEMENTS
The NOP Rule requires a total feed ration composed of agricultural products, including pasture and forage, that are
certified organic and, if applicable, organically handled non-synthetic substances and synthetic substances allowed under
205.603 may be used as feed additives and supplements.
1. Do you raise feed on your farm? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
2. Do you process feed (mix, grind, roast, extrude, etc.) on-farm? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
a. If yes, is the equipment also used to process conventional products? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
a (1). If yes, how is equipment cleaned prior to processing organic feed to prevent contamination?
3. How do you determine the dry matter demand for livestock?
4. How do you measure the amount of feed provided to livestock and poultry?
A. Livestock and Poultry Feed ☐Not Applicable
1. In the table below, please list all rations provided to organic livestock.
Animal Class Feed
List feed ration ingredients
and percent of ration. Supplier of Feed Certifier of Feed
Bred Heifers Corn 80%, Roasted
Soybeans 20% ABC Feed Mill KDA
Layers Countryside Organics,
Poultry Layer Feed The Organic Feed Mill OEFFA
2. In the table below, please list purchased feedstuffs provided to organic livestock.
Date
Purchased (if
applicable)
Type of
Forage/Grain
Purchased
Purchased
From (if
applicable)
Amount
(lbs., tons,
bags)
Receipt on
file?
(Yes)
Certified By
Certificate on
File?
(Yes)
3/1/2020 Hay John Doe 2 Tons ☒ KDA ☒
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B. Feed Supplements and Additives ☐No Supplements Used
1. List all Feed Supplements and Additives, including silage inoculants, preservatives, salt, minerals, etc. on the Livestock
Input List.
C. Feed Storage
1. Describe your feed storage locations.
Storage
Identification
Number
Type of Feed Stored Type of Storage Capacity
Organic (O),
Transitional (T),
Conventional (C),
Buffer (B)
2. How do you control rodents in organic feed storage areas? ☐No Rodent Problems
3. If you store conventional feed on site (workhorses, conventional animals, etc.) how do you prevent commingling of
organic and conventional stored feed? ☐Not Applicable
SECTION 6: WATER 205.201, 205.239
1. What are your sources of water for livestock use?
☐On-Site Well ☐River/Creek ☐Spring
☐Municipal ☐Pond/Lake ☐Other (specify):
2. If you use additives in the water, list them on the Livestock Input List and state the reason for use below.
☐No Additives Used
3. Describe any water contaminations problems in your region. ☐No Contamination Problems
4. If livestock have access to a river, creek, or pond, how do you prevent bank erosion? ☐No Access
5. Are water sources denoted on your map? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
SECTION 7: LIVING CONDITIONS 205.201, 205.206(f), 205.239
The NOP Rule requires that the producer of an organic livestock operation must establish and maintain livestock living
conditions which accommodate the health and natural behaviors of animals.
1. List all cleaning inputs used for livestock housing on the Livestock Input List. ☐No Inputs Used
2. What type of housing do you use for each class of livestock or poultry?
3. Describe type(s) of bedding.
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4. What is the source of your bedding? ☐On-Farm ☐Off-Farm
a. If off-farm, who/where does the bedding come from?
5. If you use an edible product for bedding such as, hay, straw, corn fodder, etc., the product must be certified organic. If
you are using one of the above-mentioned, is it certified organic? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
a. If the product is from an off-farm source, please attach a copy of their organic certificate with this OSP.
6. If you are using a product such as, sawdust or woodchips, you must have a purity statement on file. If you are using
one of these products, do you have a purity statement on file? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
a. If yes, please attach a copy with this OSP.
7. Describe how housing is cleaned out and the frequency.
8. What source(s) of light are used in animal housing?
9. Is day length regulated using artificial light? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
10. What reasons are animals temporarily confined or sheltered? Check all that apply.
☐Protection, of health, safety, or well-being ☐Stage of Life ☐Sorting
☐4h or other youth projects ☐Inclement Weather ☐Preventative Care
☐Risk to Soil or Water Quality ☐Shipping ☐Breeding
☐Treatment of Illness or Injury ☐Other (specify):
11. What reasons are animals temporarily denied pasture or outdoor access? Check all that apply.
☐One week at the end of lactation ☐ Up to one week after parturition ☐Three weeks prior to parturition
☐Newborn Cattle up to the age of 6 months ☐Poultry Training ☐ Milking
☐Other (specify):
12. Describe locations of any treated lumber that may be exposed to livestock.
13. Check all natural areas that are designed or selected to provide shade and physical protection.
☐Woods ☐Treelines ☐Hedge Rows ☐Land Features ☐Other (specify):
14. In the table below, describe outdoor access for each class of livestock and/or poultry to meet 205.239(a)(1).
Class of Livestock Description of Outdoor Access
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office Of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion • Organic Program
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SECTION 8: HEALTH MANAGEMENT
The NOP Rule requires livestock producers to establish and maintain preventive livestock health care practices. When
preventive practices and veterinary biologics are inadequate to prevent sickness, a producer may administer synthetic
medications. Provided, such medications are allowed under 205.603.
A. General Information
1. List all health inputs on the Livestock Input List. ☐No Inputs Used
2. Identify the general components of your animal health management program.
☐Selective Breeding ☐Raise Own Replacement Stock ☐Dry Bedding
☐Vaccinations ☐Good Sanitation ☐Culling
☐Good Quality Feed ☐Pasture Rotation ☐Nutritional Supplements
☐Access to Outdoors ☐Isolation for Purchased/Diseased Animals ☐Good Ventilation in Housing
☐Probiotics ☐Other (specify):
3. List health or disease problems in the last 12 months, including vaccinations given or planned. ☐No Problems
Health Problem/Disease Management Practices Animal Identification
4. Are hormones used in your operation? ☐Yes ☐No
5. Are antibiotics used in your operation? ☐Yes ☐No
6. Are materials for dust baths used in your operation? ☐Yes ☐No
7. Are parasiticides used in your operation? ☐Yes ☐No
8. Are vaccinations used in your operation? ☐Yes ☐No
9. If you answered yes to any of the questions above (questions 4-8), did you list those materials on the Livestock Input
List? ☐Yes ☐No
10. Please, list the name and phone number of your veterinarian.
11. How often does your vet visit your operation?
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office Of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion • Organic Program
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B. Pest Management
1. List all pest management inputs on the Livestock Input List. ☐No Inputs Used
2. Indicate all livestock pest problems.
☐Flies ☐Internal Parasites ☐External Parasites ☐Predators ☐Other (specify):
3. What prevention and control measures do you use for flies?
☐Sanitation/Manure Removal ☐Commercial Fly Parasites/Predators ☐Sticky Tape ☐Walk-Through Fly Traps
☐Allowed/Restricted Pesticides ☐Good Quality Feed ☐Other (specify):
4. What prevention and control measures do you use for internal and external parasites?
☐Organic Garlic or Organic Herbs ☐Controlled Grazing ☐Multi-Species Grazing
☐Allowed/Restricted Parasiticides ☐Probiotics ☐Diatomaceous Earth
☐Other (specify):
5. How do you monitor livestock for internal parasites?
☐Visual/Body Condition ☐Fecal Analysis ☐Anemia Evaluation ☐Other (specify):
6. How frequently is monitoring done?
☐Daily ☐Weekly ☐As-Needed ☐Other (specify):
7. What prevention and control measures do you use for external parasites?
☐Facility Sanitation ☐Facility Fumigation ☐Dust/Mud Wallows ☐Sulfur Dusts ☐Diatomaceous Earth
☐Medications ☐Allowed/Restricted Inputs ☐Other (specify):
8. How do you monitor livestock for external parasites?
☐Visual Inspection of Animals ☐Visual Inspection of Facility ☐Other (specify):
9. Indicate which predators you have problems with. ☐No Problems
☐Hawks ☐Feral Cats ☐Raccoons ☐Skunks ☐Dogs ☐Foxes ☐Coyotes
☐Other (specify):
10. What control measures do you use for predators? ☐Not Applicable
☐Artificial Lighting ☐Fencing ☐Noise Makers ☐Traps
☐Guarding Animals ☐Hunting ☐Restrict Grazing when predation is frequent
☐Lock Up/Confine Animals at Night ☐Bird Netting
☐Other (specify):
E. Biosecurity Monitoring ☐Not Applicable
1. Do you practice any biosecurity measures or have a written biosecurity plan for your operation? ☐Yes ☐No
2. Do you provide protective covers (boot covers, overalls) to visitors to your operation? ☐Yes ☐No
3. Do you require visitors to wear protective coverings during your inspection? ☐Yes ☐No
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office Of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion • Organic Program
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4. Do you use any inputs for biosecurity? ☐Yes ☐No
a. If yes, please list the inputs on the Livestock Input List.
F. Physical Alterations ☐Not Applicable
The NOP Rule requires any physical alterations needed to promote the animal’s welfare, be done in a manner that
minimizes pain and stress.
Surgical Practice Method and Why It’s Used
Castration
Dehorning
Tail Docking
Beak Trimming
Needle Teeth Removal
Ear Notching
SECTION 9: MANURE MANAGEMENT
The NOP Rule requires that manure must be managed so that it does not contribute to contamination of crops, soil, and
water.
1. What forms of manure do you use?
☐Liquid ☐Stock Piled Indoors ☐Stock Piled Outdoors ☐Fully Composted ☐Deposited During Grazing
☐Other (specify):
2. If manure from your livestock is used on your fields, describe how it is used. ☐Not Used
3. Do you use any additives in you manure management system? ☐Yes ☐No
a. If yes, list additives on the Livestock Input List.
4. Please, list the acres of land available for manure application.
5. During what months do you apply manure/compost?
6. If you make compost, did you list all composting information in your crop OSP? ☐Yes ☐No ☐NA
7. Please, list the estimated quantity of manure generated per year in tons.
SECTION 10: MILK HANDLING ☐NOT APPLICABLE
1. List all detergents, acid cleaners, sanitizers, teat dips, and udder washes on the Livestock Input List.
☐No Inputs Used
2. What type of milk handling system do you use?
☐Pipeline ☐Automated ☐Step Saver ☐Hand Milking ☐Parlor ☐Tie Stalls ☐Stanchions
☐Other (specify):
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3. Completely describe your cleaning cycle for milk equipment (water temperature, number of rinses, etc.).
4. Do you run a clear water rinse post cleaning cycle OR prior to milking? ☐Yes ☐No
5. Since your last inspection have you had any instances where you weren’t able to ship milk? ☐Yes ☐No
a. If yes, please explain.
6. How many animals do you currently milk?
7. What is your current herd average of milk production?
SECTION 11: HANDLING FOR SLAUGHTER ☐NOT APPLICABLE
In order for meat to bear an organic label, the slaughter facility must be certified organic. All resale meat products must
be USDA inspected.
1. Please list, the name, address, and phone number of the facility where your animals are slaughtered.
Name of Facility: _________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________________
2. Is the facility certified organic? ☐Yes ☐No
a. If yes, by what agency?
3. How are animals loaded?
4. What form of transportation is used?
5. How long does transportation take?
6. Are animals provided with food in transit? ☐Yes ☐No
7. Are animals provided with water in transit? ☐Yes ☐No
8. Where are animals kept upon delivery to the facility, but prior to slaughter?
9. How many hours from loading until the time of slaughter?
10. Are organic animals kept separate from non-organic animals? ☐Yes ☐No
SECTION 12: EGG HANDLING AND PACKING ☐NOT APPLICABLE
Facilities that handle organic eggs must be inspected and certified to bear an organic label.
1. Where are eggs packed? ☐On-Farm ☐Off-Farm
2. If eggs are packed at an off-farm facility, list the name and contact information for the facility.
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b. Is the facility certified organic? ☐Yes ☐No
b(1). If yes, by what agency?
SECTION 13: ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION
The NOP Rule requires that records be sufficient to preserve the identity of all organically managed animals and animal
products. Animals that have been treated with prohibited products must be identified and separated from organic animals.
1. Completely describe your animal identification system. (Examples: Visual, Leg Bands, Ear Tags, Flock Number, Etc.)
2. If individual animals are treated with prohibited materials, how are they identified and/or segregated?
3. If your entire flock/herd is treated with prohibited materials, what steps do you take to ensure that the flock/herd is not
sold as organic?
SECTION 14: MARKETING
1. What types of marketing are used for your operation?
☐Farmers Market ☐On-Farm Retail ☐Wholesale to Processor ☐CSA/Subscription Service
☐Direct to Retail ☐Wholesale ☐Contract to Buyer ☐Other (specify):
2. Do you use any retail product labels? ☐Yes ☐No
a. If yes, a copy of the label must be attached for review.
3. Do you use any non-retail labels (shipping or storage labels)? ☐Yes ☐No
a. If yes, a copy of the label must be attached for review.
SECTION 15: TRANSPORTATION
1. Are organic animals transported to or from your operation while under your ownership (this includes movement to
and from pastures, vet visits, auction yards, slaughter facilities, Etc.)? ☐Yes ☐No
a. If yes, who is responsible for livestock transport? Check all that apply.
☐Operator (Self) ☐Employee(s) ☐Contract Transporter
☐Buyer ☐Other (specify):
SECTION 16: RECORD KEEPING 205.103
The NOP Rule requires that records disclose all activities and transactions of the operation, be maintained for 5 years,
and demonstrate compliance with the NOP Rule. All records must be accessible to the inspector.
1. Please have these records pertaining to organic and parallel production available for the inspector. Identify the
records you keep:
☐Documentation of Purchased Animals ☐Dry Matter Intake
☐Breeding ☐Slaughter
☐Purchased Feed/Feed Supplements ☐Organic Certificates for Feed and Bedding
☐Feed Labels ☐Harvest/Storage for feed grown on-farm
☐Somatic Cell/Plate Count ☐Updated Pasture Log
☐Health/Vaccination ☐Updated Herd List
☐Milk Production ☐Clean Truck/Transportation Affidavit
☐Sales ☐Other:
☐Feed Storage
☐Shipping/Transportation
☐Confinement
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office Of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion • Organic Program
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SECTION 17: COMPLETION CHECKLIST & AFFIRMATION
IMPORTANT – Include this completed Livestock Organic System Plan (OSP) with your Organic Certification
Application, Crop/Farm Organic System Plan, and attach the necessary documents from the list below.
☐2020 Application
☐2020 Crop/Farm Organic System Plan
☐Check for appropriate application fee
☐Organic Product Labels, if applicable
☐Materials and Inputs List (Product should include full brand name, and manufacturer)
☐Input Product Labels, if applicable (Only if not listed on OMRI, WSDA, CDFA, or PCO)
☐Dry Matter Intake Worksheets
☐Livestock Herd/Flock List
☐Pasture Log
☐Field Map(s)
I affirm that all statements made in this application are true and correct. No prohibited products have been applied to any
of the organically managed pasture areas for the last three years, nor to any animals that I plan to sell as organic. I
understand that the operation may be subject to unannounced inspection and/or sampling for residues at any time as
deemed appropriate to ensure compliance with the NOP Rule. I understand that acceptance of this application in no way
implies granting of certification by the certifying agent. I agree to follow the organic standards as required in 7 CFR 205
and KAR 40:010.
This OSP is accurate and complete as of this date, and updated will be submitted to the KDA at least annually. Refer to
the application for the full affirmation and signature page.
OSP Prepared By: _________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
(Print or Type Name)
Deadline:
Renewal Applicants – March 1st
New Applicants – Must submit application and OSP(s) at least 4 months prior to the intended harvest date.
Mail Application, this OSP and other required documents to:
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Organic Certification Program
111 Corporate Dr.
Frankfort, KY 40601
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SECTION 18: DRY MATTER INTAKE
Producers of organic ruminant livestock are required to provide a full description of feed rations and calculations of
how much of the ration is provided from pasture during the grazing season. Although you may choose alternative
methods and forms of providing us with this information, (the NOP has forms and resources available) the following
means of describing rations and calculating pasture will be the simplest for most producers.
We have provided you with the reference tables for the dry matter content of common feeds, the dry matter demand of
lactating cows based on size and milk production, and the dry matter demand for other ruminant groups as percentages
of average body weight. Using the information from the reference tables, complete the ration charts to show winter
rations, grazing season rations and the pasture calculations from the grazing season rations. You must complete a
separate ration chart for each group of ruminants on your farm that is being fed a separate ration. We have provided you
with 4 ration charts to complete for the different feeding groups on your farm. If more than 4 groups are being fed,
please make copies of the charts to provide us with the additional rations.
Percentage Dry Matter (%DM) of Common Feeds
Hay (dry, both legume and grass) = 85% DM
Haylage (any chopped forage except corn) = 35% DM
Green Chop (any green chopped forage) = 20% DM
Bailage (any baled and wrapped forage) = 60% DM
Corn Silage = 40% DM
High Moisture Corn = 76% DM
Grain (dry corn, beans, small grains) = 89% DM
Dairy Cows Dry Matter Demand (DMD)
Average Milk Per
Day
Small Breed <900-
1200# DMD
Large Breed 1200-
1400# + DMD
10# 21# 27#
15# 23# 28#
20# 24# 30#
25# 26# 31#
30# 28# 33#
35# 30# 34#
40# 31# 36#
45# 33# 37#
50# 35# 39#
55# 36# 40#
60# 38# 42#
65# 40# 43#
70# 42# 45#
75# 43# 46#
80# 45# 48#
Ruminant Groups: Dry Matter Demand as a
Percentage of Body Weight
Dry Dairy Cows 1.8%
Bred Dairy Heifers
(14-24 months of age)
2.5%
Unbred Dairy Heifers
(6-14 months of age)
2.5%
Beef Cattle
(more than 1 year of age)
2.25%
Beef Cattle
(weaned, less than 1 year of age)
2.75%
Sheep
(brood or milking animals)
3.65%
Sheep
(weaned, slaughter or replacement
stock)
3.3%
Goats
(brood or milking animals)
4%
Goats
(weaned, slaughter or replacement
stock)
2.25%
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office Of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion • Organic Program
111 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601 • (502) 573-2513 • Kyagr.com Ryan F. Quarles, Commissioner of Agriculture
15
Rev. 1/20
1. Rations and Pasture Calculation for Lactating Dairy Cows
A. Dry Matter Demand (DMD)
Average Weight Per Cow Average Milk Per Day Per Cow in
Pounds
Dry Matter Demand from Dairy Cows
(Dry Matter Demand Chart Above)
B. Winter (Non-Grazing) Ration C. Summer (Grazing) Ration ( Do NOT list pasture)
%DM X Average lbs fed = Dry Matter Fed %DM X Average lbs fed = Dry Matter Fed
List All Feed
Types
%DM of
Feed
Average lbs
Fed Per Cow
DM Fed List All Feed
Types
%DM of
Feed
Average lbs
Fed Per Cow DM Fed
Ex: Grain,
Corn
89%
(.89)
x 10# = 8.9# Ex: Grain,
Corn
89%
(.89)
x 10# = 8.9#
x = x =
x = x =
x = x =
x = x =
Total DM Fed
Total DM Fed
D. Pasture Calculation
__________ minus __________ = __________ divided by __________ = __________ x 100 = __________ %
DMD Total DM Fed Pasture DM DMD DM Percent from
(From A) (From C) Fed (From A) Pasture
2. Rations and Pasture Calculation for (Indicate Group):
A. Dry Matter Demand (DMD): Find the DMD as a percentage of average body weight. Average weight x % (move the decimal to
the left 2 digits) = Dry Matter Demand
Average Weight Per Cow Average Milk Per Day Per Cow in
Pounds
Dry Matter Demand from Dairy Cows
(Dry Matter Demand Chart Above)
B. Winter (Non-Grazing) Ration C. Summer (Grazing) Ration ( Do NOT list pasture)
%DM X Average lbs fed = Dry Matter Fed %DM X Average lbs fed = Dry Matter Fed
List All Feed
Types
%DM of
Feed
Average lbs
Fed Per Cow
DM Fed List All Feed
Types
%DM of
Feed
Average lbs
Fed Per Cow DM Fed
Ex: Grain,
Corn
89%
(.89)
x 10# = 8.9# Ex: Grain,
Corn
89%
(.89)
x 10# = 8.9#
x = x =
x = x =
x = x =
x = x =
Total DM Fed
Total DM Fed
D. Pasture Calculation
__________ minus __________ = __________ divided by __________ = __________ x 100 = __________ %
DMD Total DM Fed Pasture DM DMD DM Percent from
(From A) (From C) Fed (From A) Pasture
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office Of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion • Organic Program
111 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601 • (502) 573-2513 • Kyagr.com Ryan F. Quarles, Commissioner of Agriculture
16
Rev. 1/20
3. Rations and Pasture Calculation for (Indicate Group):
A. Dry Matter Demand (DMD): Find the DMD as a percentage of average body weight. Average weight x % (move the decimal to
the left 2 digits) = Dry Matter Demand
Average Weight Per Cow Average Milk Per Day Per Cow in
Pounds
Dry Matter Demand from Dairy Cows
(Dry Matter Demand Chart Above)
B. Winter (Non-Grazing) Ration C. Summer (Grazing) Ration ( Do NOT list pasture)
%DM X Average lbs fed = Dry Matter Fed %DM X Average lbs fed = Dry Matter Fed
List All Feed
Types
%DM of
Feed
Average lbs
Fed Per Cow
DM Fed List All Feed
Types
%DM of
Feed
Average lbs
Fed Per Cow DM Fed
Ex: Grain,
Corn
89%
(.89)
x 10# = 8.9# Ex: Grain,
Corn
89%
(.89)
x 10# = 8.9#
x = x =
x = x =
x = x =
x = x =
Total DM Fed
Total DM Fed
D. Pasture Calculation
__________ minus __________ = __________ divided by __________ = __________ x 100 = __________ %
DMD Total DM Fed Pasture DM DMD DM Percent from
(From A) (From C) Fed (From A) Pasture
4. Rations and Pasture Calculation for (Indicate Group):
A. Dry Matter Demand (DMD): Find the DMD as a percentage of average body weight. Average weight x % (move the decimal to
the left 2 digits) = Dry Matter Demand
Average Weight Per Cow Average Milk Per Day Per Cow in
Pounds
Dry Matter Demand from Dairy Cows
(Dry Matter Demand Chart Above)
B. Winter (Non-Grazing) Ration C. Summer (Grazing) Ration ( Do NOT list pasture)
%DM X Average lbs fed = Dry Matter Fed %DM X Average lbs fed = Dry Matter Fed
List All Feed
Types
%DM of
Feed
Average lbs
Fed Per Cow
DM Fed List All Feed
Types
%DM of
Feed
Average lbs
Fed Per Cow DM Fed
Ex: Grain,
Corn
89%
(.89)
x 10# = 8.9# Ex: Grain,
Corn
89%
(.89)
x 10# = 8.9#
x = x =
x = x =
x = x =
x = x =
Total DM Fed Total DM Fed
D. Pasture Calculation
__________ minus __________ = __________ divided by __________ = __________ x 100 = __________ %
DMD Total DM Fed Pasture DM DMD DM Percent from
(From A) (From C) Fed (From A) Pasture
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office Of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion • Organic Program
111 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601 • (502) 573-2513 • Kyagr.com Ryan F. Quarles, Commissioner of Agriculture
17
Rev. 1/20
SECTION 19: LIVESTOCK HERD/FLOCK LIST
Animal Class Name or Number Born Certified
Organic or 2nd Day
of Life?
Organic Slaughter
Eligible
-managed organically
from the last third of
gestation
- No restricted
substances that
exclude OG slaughter
Notes
-Include information
on use of prohibited
substances, sold,
died, etc...
Example: Dairy Cow 234 No ☐Yes ☒No Breeder Stock
Example: Layer
Flock Flock 235 Yes ☒Yes ☐No NA
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office Of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion • Organic Program
111 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601 • (502) 573-2513 • Kyagr.com Ryan F. Quarles, Commissioner of Agriculture
18
Rev. 1/20
SECTION 19: LIVESTOCK HERD/FLOCK LIST (CONTINUED)
Animal Class Name or Number Born Certified
Organic or 2nd Day
of Life?
Organic Slaughter
Eligible
-managed organically
from the last third of
gestation
- No restricted
substances that
exclude OG slaughter
Notes
-Include information
on use of prohibited
substances, sold,
died, etc...
Example: Dairy Cow 234 No ☐Yes ☒No Breeder Stock
Example: Layer
Flock Flock 235 Yes ☒Yes ☐No NA
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office Of Agricultural Marketing and Product Promotion • Organic Program
111 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601 • (502) 573-2513 • Kyagr.com Ryan F. Quarles, Commissioner of Agriculture
19
Rev. 1/20
Pasture Log Use this form to mark the days each month that your livestock were grazing on pasture. Per 205.237(c) ruminant livestock should receive no less than 30% of their
dry matter demand from pasture during a minimum 120-day grazing season.
Year: ___________ Name/Farm Name: __________________________________
Your records must indicate which days animals were grazing, which days they were not grazing, and the reason animals were not grazing on a given day. It must
also track the location where grazing took place on a given day. You can use a combination of markings and/or colors to record this information.
Month Key of Symbols/Colors:
January 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
February 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
March 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
April 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
May 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
June 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
July 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
August 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
September 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
October 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
November 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31