Tipsheet: Living Conditions, Facilities, and Handling for Organic Livestock
Content Source: ATTRA

Resource Explained
This tipsheet, produced by ATTRA NCAT, outlines USDA National Organic Program requirements for livestock living conditions, facilities, and handling. It covers outdoor access, temporary confinement provisions, shelter standards, structural pest management, low-stress handling practices, and materials restrictions, and includes a compliance checklist to help organic producers assess whether their operations meet regulatory requirements.
Region
Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest
Topic
Livestock Well-Being
Category
Livestock
Year Published
2015



