2. Reasons for Temporary confinement: NOP§205.239(b) List the circumstances and number of days for – each reason. Reason Circumstances Days per year Example: Storms, extreme heat, snow, ice Inclement Weather May not use breeding, birthing or lactation as a stage of life of Life Protection of Examples: Predators health, safety or well-being Example: Too wet to graze Protection of water and soil quality Example: Treatment, preventive measure, sorting, shipping, youth projects Management 3. How will you document the days animals were denied access to pasture? Confinement from Pasture: Reason Allowed Period Amount of time confined from pasture (should not exceed allowed period) Lactation Dry Off One week Pre- Birthing Three weeks Post- Birthing One week Newborns Up to 6 months Shearing Short periods Milking Short periods 1/5 of animals life or 120 days Finishing of slaughter stock (whichever is less) Feed Sources: Feed Type/Formula Name Source Percentage If off farm a certificate or label must be Dry Matter supplied. Feed Supplements or Additives:
2. Reasons for Temporary confinement: NOP§205.239(b) – List the circumstances and number of days for each reason. Reason Circumstances Days per year Inclement Weather Example: Storms, extreme heat, snow, ice of Life May not use breeding, birthing or lactation as a stage of life Protection of health, safety or well-being Examples: Predators Protection of water and soil quality Example: Too wet to graze Management Example: Treatment, preventive measure, sorting, shipping, youth projects 3. How will you document the days animals were denied access to pasture? Confinement from Pasture: Reason Allowed Period Amount of time confined from pasture (should not exceed allowed period) Lactation Dry Off One week Pre- Birthing Three weeks Post- Birthing One week Newborns Up to 6 months Shearing Short periods Milking Short periods Finishing of slaughter stock 1/5 of animals life or 120 days (whichever is less) Feed Sources: Feed Type/Formula Name Source If off farm a certificate or label must be supplied. Percentage Dry Matter Feed Supplements or Additives: