pigs standards documents and procedures aim: plans and
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Red Tractor Stakeholder Consultation 2014 - Pigs Standards
Pigs Standards
DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES
AIM: Plans and procedures in place to ensure safe and legal food production
STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING
DP.1 Producers must have available a copy of the Red Tractor Assurance for Farms Scheme Standards – Pigs
Hard copy or electronic
DP.2 A documented plan for the effective management of serious incidents and potential emergency situations that threaten the welfare of livestock, food safety, or the environment must be in place and known to key staff
You have considered the risks to your farm e.g. o Feed and /or water equipment failing o Fire o Extreme weather (drought, flooding, snow) o Contagious disease outbreaks o Movement bans o Reporting activist activity (to police, relevant trade body, your
certification body, customers) o Pollution incident
Plan includes telephone and other contact details (including out of hours) e.g. vet, Environment Agency hotline, energy, feed and water suppliers
Key staff have access to plan
DP.3 Systems must be in place for recording, investigating and resolution of any complaints received that are relevant to the requirements of the Pigs Standards
Complaints made by local authority, general public, customers (e.g. abattoir feedback) or other
System includes recording: o the complaint o the investigation result o the action taken to prevent the issue happening again
Complaint records
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DP.4 Upgraded
Producers must ensure that new production sites are suitable for use
New production sites include (but are not limited to) new and existing buildings and land that are used seasonally e.g. B and B accommodation
The certification body has been informed of the site and it has been added to your Red Tractor membership
Consideration has been given to the following, where relevant, for indoor and outdoor production:
o previous use o recent applications of chemicals and soil improvers o physical hazards o noxious weeds o possible disease or parasitic risks from previous or nearby stock o soil type o shelter/exposure o any steep slopes o any contamination risk to watercourses
Where to find help Red Tractor Assurance For Farms Pigs Scheme: http://assurance.redtractor.org.uk/rtassurance/farm/pigs/pg_about.eb
Defra - Farm Fires Protecting Farm Animal Welfare: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69362/pb9326-farm-fires.pdf
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TRACEABILITY AND ASSURANCE STATUS
AIM: Clear identification of livestock to deliver food chain traceability
STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING
TI.1 K
Pigs must be identified and records kept to maintain traceability
Pigs dispatched for slaughter are slapped on both shoulders
Metal ear tags may be used by arrangement with the receiving abattoir
If assured pigs are imported from a third country the producer must comply with legal obligations regarding individual identification of the pigs
TI.1.1 K
Slapmarkers must be kept clean and in serviceable condition
In order to deliver appropriate slapmarks it is important that: o All needles are present and straight o Characters are in the correct order and orientation o The correct type of ink is used o The mark is applied to the flat area of the shoulder
AIM: Traceability is maintained through to delivery
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TI.2 K
Livestock must be accompanied by the required movement and delivery information
The ability to log-on to eAML2 at the unit or a nearby farm office is sufficient
Food Chain Information (FCI) is sent to the receiving abattoir with each consignment of pigs
eAML2
AIM: The assurance status of pigs must be maintained at all times
STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING
TI.3 K
Controls must be in place to ensure assurance status of livestock being sold as assured
Incoming weaners or stores are purchased from approved producers
Store pigs or weaners are not purchased from live auction markets
Approved producers are defined as farms which are approved at the time the pigs are moved under either the Scheme, QMS or any other scheme as may be approved from time to time
You make your customers aware of the origin of your pigs
Pigs imported from a third country are ineligible to be sold with any label indicating a British or UK origin
TI.4 K
Under certain conditions farm assured pigs can move to slaughter through a Red Tractor Assurance
Pigs move directly from market to slaughter
They are approved stock which have travelled from the approved premises directly to the market
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Livestock Market Transport from the market is undertaken by a haulier approved under the Red Tractor Livestock Transport Scheme
Assured and non-assured pigs are kept separate when travelling to, residing at and travelling from the market
Full traceability is maintained TI.5 K
There must be no non-assured pigs on the unit
TI.6 K
Movement restrictions are strictly observed
Pigs trigger a 20 day standstill on other pigs and a 6 day standstill on cattle, sheep and goats when they move onto a premises
Cattle, sheep and goats trigger a 6 day standstill on pigs when they move onto a premises
The exceptions to the standstill requirements are: o Pigs moving directly to an abattoir or market intended for
immediate slaughter o Pigs moving within a Defra approved pig ‘pyramid’ for pigs intended
for breeding or growing o Pigs moving between premises under the same management and
control in accordance with a ‘Sole Occupancy Authority’ issued by the Divisional Veterinary Manager. This applies only to pig-only or pig and cattle holdings
o Pigs moving directly to export or to a quarantine centre prior to export
TI.7 New
Pigs may only move to a show if they are moving directly to slaughter after the show has finished
Pigs moving to a show are exempt from standstill rules on the premises of origin providing that:
o they are individually identified o they have been kept in Defra approved isolation facilities for 20 days
prior to departure
TI.8 K Revised
Breeding stock and semen must be sourced either from approved producers or from non-assured farms
Approved producers are defined as farms which are approved at the time the pigs or semen are moved under either the Scheme, QMS or any other scheme as may be approved from time to time
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with the written consent of the Certification Body
Sourcing from non-assured farms with written consent from your CB is done in accordance with the criteria set out in the relevant appendix
TI.9 K Revised
Records must be kept of all breeding stock and semen suppliers
These records are kept for 6 years and include name, address, postcode and where available, assurance registration number
Breeding stock records
TI.10 R
It is recommended that ear tagging is used to identify individual breeding animals. Ear tattooing can be used. Ear notching can be used as a last resort if the pig colouring prevents the use of tattooing
Where to find help eAML2 guidance: http://www.eaml2.org.uk/ami/about.eb
Standstill/ movement restrictions guidance: https://www.gov.uk/pigs-identification-registration-and-movement
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STAFF AND CONTRACTORS
AIM: All staff and contractors are trained and signed off as competent to carry out the activities they are employed to do
STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING
SC.1 K Revised
Systems must be in place to ensure new staff are effectively trained and signed off as competent to carry out the activities they are employed to do
Nobody starts work without an induction, supervision or explanation of the tasks they will carry out
For particular tasks (mentioned elsewhere) training is given prior to being left to complete the task unsupervised
SC.2 New
The performance and competence of staff must be regularly reviewed and refresher training implemented as required
Staff are regularly observed and the output of their work reviewed
Refresher training is implemented immediately if issues are found
Training records
SC.3 Records of training must be kept A training record is available for all, including: o Name o Start date, if applicable o Training given/events attended/ experience o Date of training o Who provided the training
Where staff are trained to undertake specific tasks this is listed in the record
Training records
SC.3.1 R
It is recommended that at least one staff member per site is a member of a scheme that records skills/ development/ training e.g. PIPR
SC.4 New
Where labour providers are used to supply temporary or permanent staff an agreement must be in place to ensure competent persons are provided
An agreement in place that details checks for right to work, identity checks, skill requirements and confirms that a Gangmasters licence is held
Labour provider agreement
Where to find help PIPR: https://www.pipr.org.uk/
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HOUSING, SHELTER AND HANDLING FACILITIES
AIM: Safe, comfortable and hygienic housing for all livestock
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HF.1 Housing must be constructed and maintained to provide a safe, environment for livestock
No sharp edges, projections or other hazards
Electrical installations inaccessible to stock
Housing securely contains livestock
HF.2 Housing must be appropriately and effectively ventilated
Regular checks in place including procedures to follow in event of ventilation failure
Ventilation minimises high humidity, build-up of odours and maintains a comfortable temperature
Where there is insufficient self-ventilation and forced or automatic ventilation is used there is an alarm system in place to warn of failure, the alarm system is tested weekly and there is back-up provision in case of ventilation failure
HF.3 Floors must be constructed and maintained in a manner that minimises the risk of injury
Where floors cannot be drained they are well maintained with dry bedding
Where pens are used for natural service, bedding or non-slip flooring is in place
Lying areas are well-drained or maintained with dry bedding
HF.3.1 Where concrete slatted floors are in use current UK legislation on slot and slat widths must be adhered to
Max slot width (mm) Min slat width (mm)
Gilts after service 20 80
Sows in groups 20 80
Piglets (from birth to
weaning) 11 (+/- 2mm) 50 (+/- 2mm)
Weaners (weaning to 10
weeks of age) 14 (+/- 2mm) 50 (+/- 2mm)
Rearing pigs (10 weeks of
age to slaughter/ service) 18 (+/- 3mm) 80 (+/- 3mm)
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HF.4 Conditions in housing must be maintained in a manner that ensures livestock are able to keep clean
Cleansing plan in place which takes into account type of production
Biosecurity Policy
HF.4.1 Only Defra approved disinfectants can be used
HF.5 Housing must be lit to allow normal behaviour, rest and effective inspection of livestock
Access to either natural or artificial light
Period of darkness each day, unless heat lamps in use with suckling sows and piglets
AIM: Housing should be specific to livestock size and requirements
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HF.6 Housing must be of sufficient size Pens used to house a group of sows/gilts have sides longer than 2.8m, except where there are 6 or less sows/gilts where the sides are longer than 2.4m
The total unobstructed floor area available to each gilt after service and to each sow when gilts and/or sows are kept in groups is at least 1.64m² and 2.25m² respectively
For gilts after service and pregnant sows, a part of the total unobstructed floor area required (at least 0.95m² per gilt and at least 1.3m² per sow) is of continuous solid floor of which a maximum of 15% is reserved for drainage openings
Adult and working boars are provided with a minimum pen area for their own use of 6m²
In cases where pens are used for natural service, a minimum of 10m² is provided and pens designed to allow adequate movement
HF. 7 Livestock must be kept in appropriate groups
e.g. size, age, production status
sows and gilts are kept in groups except during period between 7 days before farrowing and the day on which weaning is completed
pigs kept in stable social groups with as little mixing as possible after weaning
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HF.7.1 Dry sows and gilts must not be held in tethers or routinely kept in stalls
Sows or gilts may be kept in stalls for the following exceptional circumstances:
o when undergoing examinations, tests, treatments or operations for veterinary purposes
o during service, artificial insemination (no longer than 4 hours), or collection of semen
o feeding in stalls o marking, washing or weighing o whilst cleaning accommodation o while waiting to be loaded for transportation
AIM: Appropriate facilities are available for specific activities
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HF.8 Handling facilities must be in place and maintained in a condition that minimises the risk of injury and distress
HF.9 There must be appropriate facilities for livestock to give birth
Facilities provided which prevent the risk of infection to both dam and piglets
Clean, dry bedding available where slurry system allows
Lighting allows close inspection of stock
HF.9.1 Farrowing crates must be of a length to allow the sow to lie down but not allow excessive free movement
HF.9.2 Sows must not enter farrowing crates more than 7 days prior to their due farrowing date
HF.9.3 Sows and gilts must be given suitable nesting material for the 7 days prior to farrowing
Not applicable where slurry system does not permit
HF.9.4 Sows must not be kept in farrowing
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crates once they have finished suckling piglets
HF.10 Housing areas must provide for the specific needs of young animals
HF.11 Facilities must be available on farm that enable the loading and unloading of livestock with minimal stress and risk of injury to livestock
Adequate lighting
Where present loading ramps are designed to minimise risk of slipping and have secure side guards
Gates/ barriers to prevent livestock escaping
Equipment free from injury risk (sharp edges/projections)
Loading arrangements control fighting between different groups
Where to find help Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2078/contents/made
Defra Code of Recommendation for the Welfare of Livestock: Pigs: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69369/pb7950-pig-code-030228.pdf
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FEED AND WATER
AIM: All livestock must receive a daily diet sufficient to maintain full health
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FW.1 K
Livestock must be provided with sufficient feed
The diet is adequate and suitable to the production status and body condition of the animal
Pregnant sows and gilts are given a sufficient quantity of bulky or high fibre food as well as higher energy food
Condition scoring diagrams can be used as a basis for judging body condition (see relevant appendix)
FW.2 Revised
Livestock must be provided with sufficient access to feed
In restricted feeding systems there is sufficient space for all pigs to feed at the same time
There is approximately 30cm of trough space per finishing pig or sow
For ad-lib feeders pigs do not have to queue to feed
In loose-housed systems individual sows have sufficient space to allow them access to feed and escape the feed area in order to avoid other sows
Feeding systems are checked daily to ensure they are working and clean
FW.3 K
Livestock must be provided with adequate access to a supply of fresh, clean drinking water
There are adequate water troughs/drinkers for the number of livestock
Troughs/drinkers are suitably located and are at an appropriate height, allowing unrestricted access whilst minimising the risk of fouling
Water requirements are related to the feeding system in operation i.e. o Nipples or mini-bowls – ad lib feeding 1 per 15 pigs
– restricted feeding 1 per 10 pigs o Bowls – ad lib feeding 1 per 30 pigs
– restricted feeding 1 per 20 pigs
Where water is provided in troughs the trough length exceeds the following: at least 0.3 metre of trough for:
o 40 pigs <15kg o 30 pigs 15 to 35kg o 25 pigs >35kg
All pigs over 2 weeks of age have permanent access to water
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In pens with wet feeding systems there is a minimum of one fresh water drinker or bowl per pen
A back-up source of water is available where private water supplies (e.g. boreholes) are used
AIM: Animal feed is suitable and traceable
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FW.4 K
Feed must be suitable Feed is palatable i.e. not stale or contaminated
Feed only includes feed materials and additives permitted by the scheme and UK and EU law
You know the composition of all purchased and home-mixed feed
Antibiotic or hormonal growth promoters are not used
FW.4.1 The only animal proteins permitted in feed are: fishmeal */ fish oils/ non-ruminant gelatine/ di-calcium phosphate and hydrolysed protein */ milk and milk products/ egg and egg products * as defined by and when manufactured in accordance with relevant EU Regulations
If using fishmeal you are registered as authorised by Defra
Blood products are not used
If using fishmeal a copy of your Defra registration
FW.4.2 Only former foodstuffs which are not catering waste and fall into one of the following categories may be fed:
Bakery products, pasta, chocolate, sweets and similar products such as breakfast cereals
Dairy products
Pasteurised, cooked or processed eggs
The categories are defined further as:
Bakery products, pasta, chocolate, sweets and similar products such as breakfast cereals which:
o may contain ingredients such as rennet or melted fat, milk, milk-products, flavourings, egg, honey, flavouring or gelatine of non-ruminant origin which have been incorporated into those products but which do not constitute the main characteristic ingredient
o do not contain, and have not been in contact with raw eggs, meat, fish, and products or preparations derived from or incorporating meat or fish
Dairy products:
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o Raw milk which has not been withheld from human consumption due to possible residues of veterinary medicines and has been derived from animals that do not show clinical signs of any disease communicable to humans or animals through milk
o Those including pasteurised milk, cheese, whey, yoghurt, butter, milk based desserts and ice-cream
Pasteurised or cooked or processed eggs
If you feed milk or milk products you are registered with Defra
Catering waste is defined by Defra as ‘all waste food including used cooking oil originating in restaurants, catering facilities and kitchens, including central kitchens and household kitchens’
FW.4.3 Diets must only contain up to a maximum of 170mg copper/kg feed for pigs up to 12 weeks of age and 25mg copper/kg feed for pigs over 12 weeks of age
This is measured as total copper in the ration rather than added copper
FW.5
Feed must be bought from an assured source or in specific circumstances with a warranty declaration
The following materials are sourced as follows: o compounds and blended feed - UFAS, or equivalent o bagged or sealed compounded or blended feed - from a UFAS merchant
or from a non-UFAS merchant if compounded by a UFAS, or equivalent, compounder
o straights - UFAS, FEMAS, or equivalent; or a farm assured source accompanied by a completed grain passport
o Processed food by-products – UFAS, FEMAS, or equivalent
The following materials are sourced with a completed Warranty Declaration: o farm-to-farm supplies of any home-grown feed or other feeds
unexpectedly in surplus o hay and/or straw supplied via forage merchants o roots and vegetables/fruit which have not been processed beyond basic
grading and washing
Copies of feed warranty declarations and grain passports if applicable
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Details of equivalent schemes are given in the relevant appendix
FW.5.1 R Revised
It is recommended that minerals, mineral blocks/licks, supplements and milk replacers are from UFAS sources
FW.5.2 R Revised
When purchasing feed materials from another farm it is recommended that the supplying farm is a member of a farm assurance scheme
Grain passport or warranty declaration
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FW.6 K Records of all feedstuffs purchased must be kept
Records kept for 2 years
At minimum your records contain supplier name, feed type including ingredient composition, date of delivery, quantity and the load or batch number
Feed delivery documents/ invoices/ own records
AIM: On farm-mixing produces safe animal feed
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FW.7 When mixing two or more feed materials together records must be kept
For total mixed rations (TMR) that incorporate forages or moist feeds produced on a daily basis, produce a record of the ingredients and quantities and update it when the mix changes
For home mixed compounds, meals or blends based on dry feed ingredients records including ingredients, quantities and mixing dates are kept for every batch mixed
Forage only or single feeds mixed with water do not require records
Home-mixing feed records kept for 2 years
FW.8 When the mix formulation changes samples must be kept
Samples of dry feed ingredients (over 3% inclusion) kept
For dry mixes, samples of finished feed mix are kept
Samples are kept for a minimum of 4 weeks after last use
Your feed samples are:
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o Representative; you have taken lots of small samples from several different points
o Of adequate quantity; approx. 0.5kg/ 1lb o Free from contamination o Identifiable; labelled with feed details and date o Stored in a cool, dry area to avoid deterioration
FW.9 If mixing using ‘pre-mixtures’, ‘additives’ or medicated feeds you must have local authority approval and meet any associated obligations
Feed additives include substances such as vitamins, trace elements (e.g. copper, zinc) and preservatives
Pre-mixtures are mixtures of additives, often including a carrier substance (e.g. limestone) to aid dispersion of the additives in the feed mix
You have local authority approval, a HACCP system in place and a Quality Control Plan
If you are incorporating medicated feeds you have additional approval from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Local authority approval
HACCP
Quality Control Plan
VMD approval if required
FW.10 Mobile feed milling and/or mixing contractors must be suitably certified
Contractors certified to the NAAC Assured Land-Based Contractor (Mobile Feed Mixing and Processing) Scheme, or scheme deemed equivalent by Red Tractor
Details of contractors’ NAAC certification if applicable
FW.11 Controls are in place to avoid the risk of contamination of feeds by machinery and equipment
Mechanised feeding equipment and lorries/trailers/feed boxes used for transporting feed are maintained in a clean condition and are suitable for purpose
Particular attention is paid to cleaning between batches if feeds contain additives or medication
AIM: Feed remains clean, palatable and un-contaminated
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FW.12 K
Feed must be stored in a manner to minimise the risk of contamination
There is evidence that efforts are made to protect feed from contamination
Buildings, bins and lofts protect, as far as possible, against harbouring of domestic animals, wildlife and vermin
In feed storage areas lighting is covered unless shatterproof bulbs are used
risk of cross-contamination is minimised by keeping different feeds separate
medicated feed is kept in separate, clearly labelled, bulk storage or bags
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Where to find help Industry Code of Practice for On-farm Feeding: http://assurance.redtractor.org.uk/resources/000/556/445/Industry_Feed_Code_of_practice_April_2010.pdf
Recommended minimum water flow rates for drinkers are given in the Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock – Pigs
Feed hygiene regulations http://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/guidancenotes/hygguid/approvregfeedguidance
UFAS: http://www.aictradeassurance.org.uk/ufas/documents/ufas/
FEMAS: http://www.aictradeassurance.org.uk/femas/documents/femas-standards/
NAAC Assured Land-Based Contractor Mobile Feed Mixing and Processing Scheme: http://www.naac.co.uk/MillandMixScheme/
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ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE
AIM: Proactive management of the health and welfare of all livestock through planning and reviewing
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AH.1 K
A Veterinary Health Plan (VHP) to proactively manage and improve health and welfare of livestock must be established and implemented
Produced by a vet
Unit specific
Reviewed quarterly or more often in the event of substantial changes to husbandry practices or poor enterprise performance
o considers trends in health and performance records
Contains a strategy for the prevention and control of common diseases
Sets out health and husbandry procedures covering the whole of the production cycle
Contains action plan to tackle any tail, flank or ear biting or shoulder sores
If necessary reviews the need for teeth reduction or tail docking and makes appropriate recommendations
Contains any recommendations following Real Welfare assessments
Contains a Biosecurity Policy that also outlines quarantine procedures
Details all staff who are deemed competent by a vet to perform injections, dock tails or reduce teeth
Available to all members of staff who have responsibility for stock
Health Plan
AH.2 Records of the health and performance of all livestock must be maintained
Records include o Litter size – alive, dead, mummified o Weaning % o Farrowing % o Outbreaks of facial scarring, udder damage, discomfort whilst
suckling, tail biting o Mortality records (fallen stock and those euthanased), which include
summary statistics Suckling pigs – note of daily deaths Breeding and growing stock - date, pig type, identity/
location, found dead or euthanased, suspected reason for
Health and performance records (mortality records to be kept for 3 years)
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death/euthanasia o Abattoir dead-on-arrivals o Abattoir condemnations o Abattoir feedback
AH.3 Livestock health and performance must be reviewed regularly
Annual review of records to identify key issues
AIM: The health and welfare of all livestock is being managed
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AH.4 K
The health and welfare of the pigs must be met at all times
No undetected or unmanaged health or welfare issues
The Defra Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock – Pigs is available and is adhered to
Defra Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock – Pigs
AH.4.1 Actions must be taken to rectify all issued raised by vets in QVRs
Evidence that action has been taken to address any issues identified or recommendations made
QVR form
AH.4.2 Pigs must have permanent access to environmental enrichment in order to satisfy their investigation and manipulation behavioural requirements
Examples of environmental enrichment include straw, hay, wood, sawdust, mushroom compost, peat
Objects such as footballs and deformable-plastic pipe can satisfy some of the pigs' behavioural needs, but will be regarded as satisfactory only when demonstrated to satisfy investigation and manipulation activities
Chains alone are not acceptable
Manipulable material containing metal or wire (e.g. tyres) not used
AH.4.3 Piglets must not be weaned from the sow at an age of less than 28 days unless the health and welfare of piglets or dam would be compromised
When highly prolific females are used, it may be necessary to rear some piglets on liquid sow milk replacer in order to safeguard the welfare of piglets and sows
Piglets may be weaned up to 7 days earlier if moved into specialised housing o which has been emptied, thoroughly cleaned and disinfected o is separate from housing where sows are kept
AH.5. K
The health and welfare of all pigs must be regularly checked
Regular checks looking for signs of illness, injury and stress
Particular attention given to pigs close to farrowing, during farrowing and young stock
AH.5.1 Pigs with unacceptable behavioural Plans agreed with the vet to address issues with tail, flank or ear biting or
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issues must be identified and managed
fighting
On Finisher units these issues may have been highlighted at previous Real Welfare assessments and recommendations recorded in the VHP
o these recommendations are being acted on
AH.5.2 Pigs with shoulder sores must be identified and managed
AH.6 K
Pigs must be handled in a way that avoids injury and minimises stress
No goads in use or present on farm
BPEX Work Instruction 8 available and followed
BPEX Work Instruction 8 – Handling and Restraining Pigs
AIM: The health and welfare of all livestock is being managed by competent people
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AH.7 K
All persons looking after the health and welfare of livestock must be demonstrably competent
Staff have skills and knowledge in animal husbandry
Checks in place to ensure contractors competent e.g. AI Technicians
AH.7.1 K The unit must have a named person who has responsibility for animal welfare
AH.8 K
All livestock units must retain the services of a named veterinary surgeon or practice
Vet registered with Red Tractor
Vet undertakes quarterly inspections to all areas of the unit
Vet completes a QVR form documenting each visit. QVR forms made available to the farms’ Certification Body
Real Welfare assessments carried out in line with the BPEX protocol
In order to carry out Real Welfare assessments vet has undertaken BPEX Real Welfare training and is a member of the Pig Veterinary Society (PVS)
QVR form
Aim: Effective and appropriate management of sick and fallen stock
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AH.9
Sick or injured livestock must receive prompt attention in order that suffering is not prolonged
Livestock are treated promptly either within the group or are moved to segregation facilities
For an infectious condition the animal is isolated from the main group
If appropriate a vet has been involved
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AH.9.1 The unit must have a named person who has responsibility for ensuring compliance with all euthanasia standards
The named person has responsibility for ensuring o a documented Work Instruction is in place o appropriate staff are trained and competent against documented
Work Instruction o equipment used is maintained according to manufacturer’s
instructions
AH.10 K Upgraded
Pigs that do not respond to treatment or require emergency euthanasia must be promptly and humanely euthanased by a trained and competent person
Decision to euthanase made by a trained and competent person Mortality records
AH.10.1 Documented procedures must be in place for euthanasia and methods used must be permitted by legislation and the PVS Casualty Pig
PVS Casualty Pig is available (hard or electronic copy)
Details methods used for all classes of pigs and names of persons signed off as competent in each method
Includes details of how to carry out all methods and checks to ensure effectiveness
Details what to do if method used was ineffective
Is signed off by the named person responsible for euthanasia
Contains annual written assurance that any outside contractors used (other than vets) hold a slaughterman’s license
PVS Casualty Pig
Work Instruction for Euthanasia
AH.10.2 All staff that euthanase must be trained and signed off as competent by a vet
Training Record
AH.10.3 A person with training and competence in relevant methods of euthanasia must be present on unit or able to attend as soon as possible and no longer than 60 minutes
AH.10.4 Slaughterman’s licenses must be held for all outside contractors who carry out euthanasia on the unit (with the
Slaughterman’s Licence or written assurance that a
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exception of vets) licence is held
AH.10.5 Facilities must be provided for the segregation or isolation of sick and injured livestock which are appropriate to their needs
Facilities are maintained in a manner that meet the scheme housing and feeding requirements
Isolation for infectious conditions separate airspace required
Lame pigs or pigs with traumatic injury have dry well bedded floor or robust rubber mat to lie on
Where to find help Defra Code of Recommendations for Welfare of Livestock – Pigs: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69369/pb7950-pig-code-030228.pdf
Guidance on environmental enrichment: http://www.bpex.org/downloads/301028/298574/Environment%20Enrichment%20for%20Pigs.pdf
BPEX Work Instruction 8 “ Handling and Restraining Pigs”: http://dev.bpex.org.uk/articles/296737/Work_Instruction_8_Handling_and_restraining_pigs.aspx
PVS Casualty Pig: http://assurance.redtractor.org.uk/resources/000/553/411/Casualty_Pig_-_April_2013_v2.pdf
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BIOSECURITY AND DISEASE CONTROL
AIM: To prevent the spread of disease
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BI.1 K
Control measures must be in place to minimise the spread of disease within the farm and between other farms
A Biosecurity Policy written in conjunction with your vet, which includes controls for the management of incoming stock, housing, equipment, vehicles and farm visitors
A record kept of all visitors to the unit listing: o date o name (first time visitors to verify this with I.D.) o date of last contact with pigs or pig abattoir
Farm dogs are wormed regularly, in accordance with manufacturers recommendations
Biosecurity Policy within VHP
BI.2 Revised
Producers must comply with any current national zoonosis control programme
Annual validation by vet in VHP
BI.3 Stock must be sent to slaughter in a sufficiently clean condition
Where to find help Serious about Salmonella – A Guide for Pig Producers: http://assurance.redtractor.org.uk/resources/000/576/804/Serious_about_Salmonella_A_guide_for_pig_producers.pdf
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ANIMAL MEDICINES
AIM: Responsible and competent use of medicines and veterinary treatments
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AM.1 K
All medicines must be authorised for use in the UK and used appropriately
No use of antibiotic growth promoters; anabolic agents, including growth-promoting hormonal products; or similar substances , which are illegal
Prescription only medicines are labelled by the vet and used in accordance with the prescription
Non-prescription medicines are used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions or veterinary instructions
AM.2 Medicines and veterinary treatments must only be administered by demonstrably competent people
Evidence person undertaking task is competent Training records
AIM: Safe, secure and responsible management of medicines
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AM.3 Medicines must be kept in an appropriate locked store and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
Store is a locked cupboard/ safe/ chest/ locked room with restricted access
Where stored in a domestic fridge a separate container is provided
AM.4 Used sharps and medicine containers must be stored safely pending disposal and disposed of responsibly
Unbreakable/shatterproof storage containers used
Medicines are disposed of in line with manufacturers advice or via a veterinary practice or business with relevant waste transfer licence
Medicines past their ‘use-by’ date (earlier of either the printed expiry date or date by which the opened medicine should have been used) or those stored incorrectly are disposed of
Medicine disposal records include: o identity of medicine o date o quantity o route of disposal
Disposal records
AM.5 Records for all medicines purchased Medicine purchase records include: Medicine records
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must be kept and retained for five years
o identity of medicine o quantity of medicine o date of purchase o name and address of supplier o batch number(s) o expiry date(s)
AM.6 K
Records for all medicines administered must be kept and retained for five years
Treatments including vaccinations, dog worming, anaesthetic, antibiotics and anti-parasitic control are recorded
Vaccinations are recorded either as a separate section within the medicine records or in the VHP
Medicine administration records include: o identity of medicine o quantity of medicine administered o batch number(s) o identification of the animal or group of animals to which
administered o number of animals treated o date of administration o date treatment finished o date when animal becomes fit for human consumption o name of person administering medicine o reason for treatment
Medicine records
AM.6.1 New
Medicine records must contain an annual collation of total antibiotic used, including in-feed antibiotics, for the unit
Collated data is reviewed annually with your vet Medicine records
AM.7 If livestock are given medicated feed Medicated Feedingstuff Prescription(s) (MFSP) must be retained for 5 years
For integrated/corporate operations the MFSPs may be held centrally by the parent organisation
MFSPs
AIM: Prevention of contamination in food
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AM.8 K
Livestock being treated must be clearly identified and prescribed withdrawal periods complied with
System in place that ensures no pigs are presented for slaughter before the withdrawal period has expired
Means of identification remains in place for the full withdrawal period
Record of withdrawal periods
AM.9 K
All reported residues above MRLs must be investigated by the producer and vet and steps taken to avoid a recurrence
Notification to your Certification Body of any reported residues above the Maximum Residue Level (MRL)
AM.10 K
Procedures must be in place to deal with needles or part needles accidently being left in livestock
A pig containing a broken needle is only sold for slaughter providing: o individual is identifiable up to the time of slaughter o it is accompanied by a Food Chain Information declaration form
which includes date of incident, product being used and site of injection
Food Chain Information form
AIM: Responsible and competent undertaking of husbandry procedures
STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING
AM.11 K
Husbandry procedures are carried out by competent persons in accordance with scheme requirements and only when necessary
Discussed and agreed with vet and outlined in Veterinary Health Plan
AM.11.1 K
Castration is not permitted
AM.11.2 K
Routine tail docking and teeth reduction is not allowed and can only be carried out where the advice has been given and documented in the Veterinary Health Plan
Carried out by trained individuals
Only carried out on pigs up to 72 hours old
In the case of teeth reduction: o decisions are made at individual litter/batch level o the pulp cavity is not exposed and a smooth intact surface is left
Tails docked to a uniform length
Equipment kept clean and in good working order
Same equipment not used to carry out teeth reduction and tail docking
VHP
AM.11.3 It is recommended that teeth clipping Note: This requirements is under continual review and is expected to be upgraded
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R New
is not carried out under any circumstances
to a full requirement in October 2015
AM.11.4 Ear tagging, nose ringing and boar tusk trimming must only be carried out by demonstrably competent people
Records are kept of the people who perform these tasks Records of those competent to carry out ear tagging, nose ringing, boar tusk trimming
Where to find help Veterinary Medicines Guidance Note – Record Keeping Requirements for Veterinary Medicinal Products: http://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/pdf/vmgn/VMGNote14.pdf
RUMA Pig Guidelines: http://www.ruma.org.uk/pigs.htm
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FALLEN STOCK (FS)
Aim : Fallen stock promptly removed, stored and disposed of to prevent environmental contamination and spread of disease
STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING
FS.1 Fallen stock must be removed promptly from housing/pens/fields
Evidence that checks for fallen stock are regularly conducted and any found are promptly removed
FS.2 Carcases of fallen and euthanased stock must be stored in a manner that protects them from vermin and other animals
Fallen stock is stored in locked containers or within locked buildings dedicated to this purpose
FS.3 Carcases must be disposed of correctly, either by collection by a licensed collector or by on-farm incineration
Evidence of collections by a licensed collector
Incinerators are covered by an approval document issued by Animal Health
During operation chamber temperatures are recorded: o Automatically throughout burn cycle o Manually every 2 hours for 10% of incinerations
Temperature records demonstrate that incinerator achieves an exhaust gas
temperature of 850C for 2 seconds or 1100C for 0.2 seconds
Incinerator is serviced annually by manufacturer or competent person and written confirmation is provided that incinerator continues to operate in accordance with manufacturer’s standards
Ash from incinerator is disposed of by mixing with manure and spreading on agricultural land and is covered by an exemption from the Environment Agency
Carcases are not buried or burnt other than by incineration
Evidence of disposal before carcase presents an infestation/ health risk
Collection receipts – kept for 2 years
Incinerator chamber temperature records
Written confirmation of annual service and satisfactory operation
Where to find help The Animal By-Products( Enforcement ) (England ) Regulations 2011 or equivalent regional legislation: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69458/pb13688-animal-by-products-controls-111130.pdf
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VERMIN CONTROL (VC)
Aim: Effective control of birds, rodents, insects and other animals to prevent contamination and food safety risk
STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING
VC.1 K
Systems must be in place to control vermin in areas where livestock and feed are kept
System managed in house by a demonstrably competent person or by external contractor
Evidence that control is effective and being managed e.g. there is no evidence of contamination by vermin
System is relevant for type of production
Written agreement with external contractor
VC.2 Revised
Bait must be used responsibly Where baits are used a bait plan is in evidence
Plan includes map/location of bait points, bait used, bait point inspection and replenishment dates
Safe positioning of bait; non-target animals do not have access and there is no risk of contamination
Bait plan
Where to find help Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use: http://www.thinkwildlife.org/crru-code/
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONTAMINATION CONTROL (EC)
AIM: A well maintained farm
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EC.1 The farm must be maintained in a manner that does not present risks to food safety, animal welfare or environmental protection
Accumulated rubbish, redundant equipment or scrap kept in controlled areas separate from livestock/feed storage areas/public access
Weeds (and noxious weeds in fields) under control
AIM: No contamination, pollution or spread of disease risks from any potential contaminants or wastes
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EC.2 K
Potential pollutants are stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution
Potential pollutants include (but are not limited to) silage, silage effluent, slurry, anaerobic digestate, sheep dip, agricultural fuel oil, empty containers, paints, preservatives, disinfectants, baits, lubricants, other chemical products
Slurry pits/lagoons have sufficient capacity (i.e. are not leaking or overflowing) and are fenced for animal safety
All muck heaps, including temporary field heaps are at least 10m from a watercourse and 50m from a well, spring or borehole that supplies water for human consumption or for use in dairies, unless specifically exempted by the Environment Agency/equivalent agency in devolved regions
Fuel tanks bunded where required by legislation
EC.3 K
All wastes must be disposed of in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution
Wastes include (but are not limited to) used plastic, chemicals, oils and empty containers and are disposed of by registered waste carriers
Wastes are not burnt, with the exception of vegetation and untreated wood
Waste Transfer Notes/ Receipts
AIM: Pesticides (including herbicides and insecticides) are suitable for use and are stored and managed in a safe and responsible manner to prevent the risk of contamination and pollution
STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING
EC.4 K
Pesticides used must be approved for use in the UK
Approved pesticides in use and manufacturer’s instructions followed
EC.5 K
Pesticides must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution
Pesticide store is fit for purpose i.e. well maintained and kept locked
No contamination of crops, feedstuffs, fertilisers, animals, soils, groundwater or watercourses
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EC.6
Pesticides must be kept in their original packaging
Pesticides from broken packaging transferred to a suitable container with a fitted lid/cap and displaying original label information
EC.7
Emergency facilities for dealing with chemical spillages must be in place
Emergency facilities include sand/absorbent granules/an adequate sump
AIM: Pesticides (including herbicides and insecticides) are correctly applied to land to prevent contamination or pollution
STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING
EC.8 K
Pesticides must be applied to land in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution
Applied to land refers to (but is not limited to) grazing, forage, conservation land, land producing crops for consumption on the farm
Not applied in high winds or situations where there is likely to be drift onto hedgerows, woodland, wetlands, private homes and gardens or public places such as parks and school playgrounds
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It is recommended that you consider alternative ways of controlling weeds, crop pests and crop diseases
Consideration is given, demonstrated by a completed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan
IPM refers to (but is not limited to) grazing, forage, conservation land, land producing crops for consumption on the farm
IPM plan
EC.9
Spraying must be undertaken by competent operators
Competence is demonstrated by holding NPTC certificates or by having Grandfather Rights
If spraying operations are contracted checks are made that certificates of competence are held
Sprayer operators include those applying granular/dust pesticides or seed dressing
NPTC Certificates
EC.9.1 R New
It is recommended that those who have Grandfather Rights hold relevant certificates of competence
One of the following certificates are held: o City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
Replacing Grandfather Rights o Level 2 Safe Use of Pesticides
Certificates of competence
EC.10 Records must be kept for all pesticide applications and retained for minimum of 3 years
Records kept for applications made both by staff and contractors Pesticide records
EC.11 Upgraded
All pesticide spraying equipment must be maintained and tested
Does not apply to handheld and knapsack sprayers
From Nov 2016 evidence that:
Sprayer certificates
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o boom sprayers are tested once every 5 years (unless they are less than 5 years old on that date)
o Foggers/misters/batch dippers and granular pesticide applicators are tested once every 6 years (unless they are less than 5 years old on that date)
Outside contractors also hold valid NSTS certificates or engineers test certificates
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It is recommended that pesticide spraying equipment is regularly checked to ensure accurate application
Sprayers are calibrated when changing from one product to another
AIM: Fertilisers are stored and managed in a safe and responsible manner to prevent the risk of contamination and pollution
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EC.13 Fertilisers must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of theft
Stored where there is no public access and located away from and not visible from a public highway
Checks are made to ensure fertiliser has not been tampered with, moved or stolen
If a discrepancy or theft is discovered it is reported to the police immediately
EC.14 K
Fertilisers must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution
There is no risk of contamination to crops, feedstuffs, pesticides, animals, soils, groundwater or watercourses
Fertiliser is stored at least 10m from a watercourse and at least 50m from a well, spring or borehole
AIM: Fertilisers/soil improvement products are suitable for their intended use and applied in a manner that prevents the risk of contamination and pollution
STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING
EC.15 K
Only appropriate, safe and suitable fertilisers and soil improvement products must be applied to land
Soil improvement products include (but are not limited to) manure, composts, anaerobic digestate (bio fertiliser), treated sewage sludge
Any material originating outside the holding that is applied to land has agricultural benefit and is permitted for use
No untreated animal by-products (e.g. abattoir waste) applied
Permits
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EC.16 K
Fertilisers and soil improvement products must be applied to land in a manner which minimises the risk of contamination or pollution
Soil improvement products applied in accordance with appendix and Manure Management Plan
Before application factors including NVZ restrictions, soil type, crop requirements, slope, field conditions, weather conditions, surface water, water supplies and abstraction points, even on neighbouring land, are considered
Grazing and planting intervals in the appendix are adhered to
Staff and contractors have knowledge of high risk areas on farm
A Manure Management Plan
EC.17 R
It is recommended that all equipment used for applying fertilisers or soil improvement products must be checked to ensure accurate application
Applying to land refers to (but is not limited to) grazing, forage, conservation land, land producing crops for consumption on the farm
Where to find help Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2010/9780111491423/contents
Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products: http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/Resources/CRD/Migrated-Resources/Documents/C/Code_of_Practice_for_using_Plant_Protection_Products_-_Complete20Code.pdf
Defra - Protecting our Water, Soil & Air – A Code of Good Agricultural Practice for farmers, growers and land managers: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69344/pb13558-cogap-090202.pdf
HSE Guidance on Storing Pesticides: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ais16.pdf
The Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) Regulations 2010: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/sectors/118798.aspx
Environment Agency What’s in Your Backyard: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/37793.aspx
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OUTDOOR PIGS (OP)
Aim: The welfare requirements of outdoor pigs are met at all times
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OP.1 Arcs or equivalent accommodation must be available to pigs
Where beneficial the arcs or equivalent provide shelter from the prevailing wind
OP.2 Accommodation must be provided with bedding material that provides thermal comfort
OP.3 Stocking density must not exceed 30 sows per hectare
OP.4 A training area must be available and used to allow new gilts, sows and boars to become accustomed to electric fences
OP.5 Facilities must be provided in order to allow pigs to keep cool during warm weather
OP.6 Outdoor sows must be farrowed in huts which are thermally comfortable and protect from the wind
OP.7 Farrowing huts must contain clean, dry straw
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It is recommended that fenders are fitted to farrowing huts to prevent piglets from straying
OP.9 Nose ringing must only be carried out to prevent damage to paddocks or where soil type, accommodation or soil stone content could cause injury
OP.10 Farrowing arcs, tents and kennels and associated enclosing runs for growing
Used bedding is removed or burned
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pigs must be moved to fresh land after each farrowing cycle or batch
Arcs, tents, kennels and associated runs do not need to be moved if they are on a concrete base
Where to find help FAWC Report on Outdoor Pigs: http://www.fawc.org.uk/reports/pigs/fawcptoc.htm
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LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT (LT)
Aim: The health and welfare of livestock is managed during transportation
STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED/WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE RECORD KEEPING
LT.1 K
Vehicles used that maintain the health and welfare of livestock being transported
Headroom that allows livestock to stand in a natural position
Non – slip flooring
Flooring that prevents the leakage of faeces and urine (as far as practicable)
Free from injury risk (sharp edges/projections)
Facilities that allow livestock to be inspected, including lighting e.g. torch)
Adequate ventilation
Well-constructed partitions to allow segregation of stock and to protect small groups/individual animals from injury. (Recommended height from floor - at least 76 cm for calves and sheep and 127 for older cattle)
Vehicle is secure i.e. has side gates to prevent livestock escaping during loading/unloading and whilst on-board
Loading ramps have foot batons to reduce the risk of slipping
The steepness of internal and external ramps must be such that welfare is not compromised.
For journeys over 50km o ramp angles do not exceed 20° for pigs o vehicles fitted with roof to protect from weather
LT.2 Where bedding is used it must be clean, safe and suitable
Pigs provided with bedding during transport
LT.3 Legally required stocking densities must be followed in order to minimise stress and risk of injury
Adjustments made when required to allow for current weather conditions, type of vehicles and size and category of stock
Not tightly or loosely stocked
Legal stocking density (235kg/m2 for pigs weighing 70-130kg live weight) adhered to
LT.4 Livestock transported must be fit for Sick, injured livestock only transported under the direction of a veterinary surgeon
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K the intended journey
Animals able to bear weight on all four legs and walk onto the vehicle unaided
Livestock with imminent birth dates or recently given birth not transported (unless short distance move is needed to improve conditions)
Aim : Well managed transportation
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LT.5 Livestock transported by a trained competent person
Statutory licence for vehicle
Drivers have an understanding of handling and driving livestock to avoid injury, minimise stress and express normal behaviour
Journeys over 65 km and under 8 hours - species specific certificate of competence for short journeys
Journeys over 8 hours - species specific certificate of competence for long journeys
Certificate of competence
LT.6 Emergency plans and facilities must be in place
Driver equipped with: - Mobile phone - Emergency contact numbers - In the case of long journeys (over 8 hours) a written contingency plan
For long journeys, written contingency plan
LT.7 Transportation companies must have a valid transporter authorisation for the journeys they undertake
Authorisations in place for the following:- - For short journeys (65km to 8 hours) - Long journeys ( over 8 hours)
Transporter authorisation
LT.8 Vehicles used for journeys in excess of 8 hours must be approved under the Defra vehicle approval scheme
Vehicle approval certificate
AIM: Controls to prevent the spread of disease
STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING
LT.9 K
Vehicles must be cleaned and disinfected using Defra approved disinfectants
Cleaned and disinfected after every load and within 24 hours of delivery unless vehicles are used to make repeat journeys between same two points in a single day
Where to find help Welfare of Animals During Transport: Advice for Transporters of Pigs: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69377/pb12544d-pigs-080711.pdf