STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD KEEPING

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1 DAIRY STANDARDS MP.1 STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING AIM: To prevent milk contamination from sources related to buildings, fabrication and people The milk production area must be Applies to walls, floors, doors, ceilings, light covers in all rooms and kept practicably clean, tidy and buildings associated with milk production (e.g. dairy, parlour) free from odour Area free from accumulated dirt, dust, mould, rust, rubbish, chemicals/ products, buckets and equipment not in use (including pressure washers when not specifically used for dairy) Odours avoided by keeping drains free from blockages, adequate ventilation and not siting slurry/ effluent tanks next to dairy Used hand paper towels kept in a lidded bin, emptied daily MP.2 Structures within the milk production area must be sound, maintained and suitable Walls and doors are undamaged with a sealed, washable finish. In the dairy and parlour the washable height reaches 2.5metres/ entire wall to ceiling Floors are well drained (no standing water), complete (any cracks unable to hold dirt or water) Ceilings and roof linings complete and maintained. False ceilings fully sealed Any beams present are treated and maintained; beams in tank room are sealed Well fitting, complete windows that are permanently secured shut or have fitted fly screens Lights are shatterproof or covered. Parlour light intensity enables cattle ID to be read and routine inspection carried out Parlour fixtures and fittings of sound construction with a washable finish MP.3 Dedicated and accessible hand washing and drying facilities must be provided Located within the dairy or an easily accessible adjacent room (accessible to tanker driver) Provision of hot and cold water, unscented soap and paper towels. 1

2 Fitted sink for mixing hot and cold water or mixing tap Not used by all staff for general purpose MP.4 The dairy and milk storage access points must be kept secure at night and when unattended Doors on all entrances to the dairy/ storage facilities are well fitting (with no gaps), with at least all external doors lockable. Doors are kept closed when not in use MP.5 STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING AIM: To prevent the contamination of milk by storage equipment, fixtures and fittings Milk storage tanks and ancillary equipment are managed to reduce the risk of milk contamination External: Tanks/ silos, pipelines, rubber seals, motor casings, outlets and hoses/ pressure washers free from external accumulated dirt, dust, rust, bird droppings Tank lids/ silo hatches kept routinely closed Water heaters, agitator motors free from rust Milk silo air inlets are fitted with a filter Milk silos are located on a drained concrete pad Internal: Cleaning completed after every complete milk collection Clean outlet pipes, dipsticks, lids, caps, bungs, internal ladders, external valves and sampling points MP.6 Milk storage tanks have provisions to allow the sampling and inspection of milk Lid in a bulk tank or a sampling point in a silo MP.7 Revised Milk storage tanks and ancillary equipment cool milk to required temperatures Temperatures checked after each milking Tanks fitted with temperature loggers and alarms (recommended) Comparisons between temperatures on tanker tickets and tank gauges made to identify faults Milk cooled immediately after milking to at least the legal maximum 2

3 temperatures. For everyday collection 8 C or lower; for alternate day collection 6 C or lower MP.8 Upgraded Milk storage tanks must be serviced annually to ensure effective cooling and washing Faults identified during the service are rectified Annual service sheet or receipts MP.9 Revised STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING AIM: To ensure safe and hygienic milk collection and minimise cross contamination between farms The milk collection area must be kept practicably clean and tidy Operational area (the area of the whole tanker to the dairy door) floor surface is complete (no potholes), clean, drained and free from weeds ept sufficiently clean that the tanker hose isn t soiled when in use Clean access to milk storage area for tanker driver No unobstructed access to collection points for tanker and driver (including down the drive) MP.10 The milk collection area must be lit internally and externally to facilitate the safe collection of milk Sufficient light to allow milk to be collected in darkness 3

4 MP.11 STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING AIM: To ensure the parlour is maintained, hygienic and functioning correctly in a manner that will maintain food safety standards and cow welfare The parlour must be washed and Including the collecting yard close to the parlour entrance, walls, doors, cleaned down after each milking gates Automatic milking unit maintained in a cleaned manner MP.12 A supply of water and suitable means of washing must be available to the parlour area A dedicated hose for the parlour or a power washer Long enough to reach milking points MP.13 Parlour ducts, jars, clusters and pipework must be externally and internally clean and maintained Rubber ware checked for signs of perishing Cluster washes are maintained and functioning MP.14 Teat cup liners must be clean, free from damage and changed regularly The milking machine has teat cup liners that are changed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions for number of milking s/ hours of use Records of liner changes are kept for 12 months Record of liner changes MP.15 The milking machine must be inspected and tested at least annually; identified faults rectified and records kept Machine tested at least annually Dynamic tests during milking carried out (recommended) Copies of test report available to assessor Machines tested to standards relevant to installation date Conventional systems ISO 6690 and 5707; Automatic Milking Units ISO Test reports/ delivery notes/ invoices demonstrate faults have been rectified kept Milking machine test certificate and report MP.16 R It is recommended that milking machine testing is undertaken by a competent engineer or technician Technician/ Engineer hold accreditation through the Milking Equipment Association Documentation from engineer 4

5 MP.17 New STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING AIM: To ensure continuity of milking operations and milk cooling in the event of power failure It is recommended that a standby generator is available in the event of power failure STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING AIM: To ensure water and chemicals used for cleaning is food safe and have no adverse effect on milk safety and quality MP.18 Revised Water used in milk production area and that is in contact with teats/ udders and equipment surfaces must be clean, potable and foodsafe Water is direct from the mains, held in a clean, covered holding tanks or from safe private water supply Private water supplies (e.g. from bore holes) are tested annually, reports are available on farm and show no presence of coliform bacteria (e.g. E coli) If testing identifies an issue, mains water is used until problems rectified and clear test gained Private water supply test report MP.19 Chemicals and cleaning agents used within the milk production area must be suitable and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Products used are within date, not toxic, not phenolic based, not known to cause taint in milk, not harmful to livestock if in contact with the udder Correct quantities are used (measuring jug used) Products are used in water of the correct temperature Milkstone remover used in hard water areas (recommended) MP.20 The temperature of the wash cycle must be checked at the start and end of the wash cycle Functional thermal tapes, electronic thermometers or integrated monitoring systems are used Gauges on water heaters indicate start temperatures MP.21 Revised Current data sheets for all chemicals and cleaning agents (including disinfectants) used within the milk production area must be available Printed data sheets easily accessible (recommended they are kept near chemicals or with contingency plan) 5 Current chemical data sheets

6 STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING AIM: To ensure that cows are milked at a frequency that prevents undue stress associated with distended udders MP.22 Lactating cows must be milked daily Milking times and intervals are consistent for all milking cows including those in isolation Less frequent milking (i.e. alternate day) for drying off is not practiced For automatic milking unit systems checks are made daily that all lactating cows have been milked MP.23 STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING AIM: To ensure that milk is safe and suitable for human consumption Procedures must be in place to Udders and teats must be clean and dry prior to milking a means of reduce the risk of contaminating cleaning soiled udders is available and used as necessary (e.g. dry paper milk and to inspect for towels, automatic system). Udder cloths, if used are single use abnormalities Cows have their milk individually inspected at the start of milking for presence of blood, clots and discolouration. Methods of inspection are: fore milking; conductivity meter/ colour detection system; transparent claws; long milk tube filters; or recording jars MP.24 MP.25 Milk consigned for human consumption must be suitable for use Systems are in place to ensure milk unfit for human consumption does not enter the bulk tank/ silo Milk is unsuitable and discarded if: It is from a TB reactor (from the point of veterinary diagnosis) Inspection identifies abnormalities in the milk The cow it derives from shows signs of disease, infection, udder inflammation or wounds (and therefore the cow is being treated); or is under medicine withdrawal period The cow it derives from has received treatment or medication and is under a withdrawal period In a conventional system cows whose milk is unfit for human consumption: Are clearly identified for the full withdrawal period. Treated cows are identified with stock marker/ spray; tail tapes; lower leg tapes/ bands; computer controlled system. Methods documented in the herd health 6

7 plan. Are milked last or into a separate bucket unit system (recommended). If separate units are unavailable and treated cows not milked last, the unit is thoroughly cleaned prior to being used on other cows. In Automatic Milking Unit systems: The cows are recorded on the controlling computer by a nominated person The system automatically discards the milk and the unit is cleaned prior to milking the next cow. MP.26 Upgraded STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING AIM: To ensure stockmen are not a cause of milk contamination Stockmen must follow good hygiene practices Wellingtons, milking apron/ suit are clean at the start of milking, and cleaned/ changed when soiled during milking Hands and forearms are kept clean during milking. Protective gloves are worn Paper towels are used for drying (recommended) Cuts, wounds and sores are covered Stockmen suffering from infectious illness that could contaminate raw milk do not carry out milking Smoking does not occur in the parlour or dairy Where to find help farming and schemes 7

8 VC.1 VC.1.1 Upgraded VERMIN CONTROL (VC) AIM: Effective and responsible control of birds, rodents, insects and other animals to prevent contamination and food safety risk STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Systems must be in place to control System managed in house by a demonstrably competent person or by vermin in areas where livestock external contractor and feed are kept Evidence that control is effective and being managed e.g. no evidence of contamination by vermin Systems must be in place to control In the dairy: vermin in milk production areas Doors are kept closed Where insects are present measures such as fly screens, food safe fly sprays, fly strips and/ or functioning insecticutors are used. Dead insects are removed regularly Vermin access points are eliminated (e.g. gaps around doors, drains) In the parlour: Feed hoppers are kept clean and covered Birds do not nest/ roost in the parlour Drains are covered, no gaps in ceilings, holes round pipelines are blocked Where insects are present measures are in place to control them 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 and 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: code/ 8

9 DP.1 DOCUMENT AND PROCEDURES (DP) AIM : Plans and procedures in place to ensure safe and legal food production STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Producers must have a copy of the Hard or electronic copy of the standards Red Tractor Assurance for Farms Dairy Scheme Standards available 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 and documented actions to be undertaken in the event of E.g. : o Feed and /or water equipment failing o Fire o Power cuts, milking equipment failure o Extreme weather (drought, flooding, snow) o Contagious disease outbreaks/ movement bans o Reporting activist activity (to police, relevant trade body, your certification body, customers) o Pollution incident Plan includes relevant contact details (including out of hours phone numbers) e.g. vet, electricity supplier, Environment Agency hotline, feed and water suppliers ey staff have access to plan Emergency 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 Dairy Standard Complaints made by local authority, general public, customer or other System includes recording the: o Complaint o Investigation result o Action taken to prevent the issue happening again Complaint records 9

10 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 parlours, buildings, grazing land, including that used seasonally The certification body has been informed of the site and where applicable have added them to your Red Tractor membership Consideration has been given to: 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 Where to find help Red Tractor Assurance For Farms Dairy Scheme: Defra Farm Fires Protecting Farm Animal Welfare: farmfires.pdf Defra guidance: welfare in severe weather 10

11 TI.1 TRACEBILITY AND ASSURANCE STATUS (TI) AIM: Clear identification of livestock to deliver food chain traceability STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Cattle must be identified and records kept to maintain traceability Cattle are double tagged (first tag within 36 hours of birth if dairy bred or 20 days if beef bred) and have a U passport Evidence that births, deaths and movements are recorded in up to date herd records and notified to the national database within the required timeframe (e.g. BCMS within 27 days of birth, 7 days of death and 3 days of movement) Herd records/ books TI.1.1 Sheep must be identified and records kept to maintain traceability Sheep are identified by an approved method within the required timeframe A flock register is kept up to date and covers; holding details, tag replacements, movements, deaths, annual count on the holding as at 1 st December each year, individual records of sheep and goats born or identified after 31 December 2009 Sheep movement documents are completed, reported and relevant parts kept for 3 years Flock register TI.2 AIM: Traceability is maintained through to delivery STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Livestock must be accompanied by Cattle are accompanied by their passports and sheep by Animal Copy of delivery note/ the required movement and Movement Licence (AML) transport certificate/ delivery information Documentation is carried for all journeys on/ off of the farm (unless Movement license for 6 <50km, by the member transporting own livestock) that states: months o name and address where stock has moved from and to o number of livestock moved o date of movement o identification of vehicle 11

12 o Where applicable (i.e. sale) farm assurance number The transporter keeps a copy of the documentation for 6 months Livestock going to slaughter are accompanied by completed Food Chain Information TI.3 AIM: Controls in place to maintain assurance status STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Controls must be in place to If livestock are purchased from a market, the market is assured ensure assurance status of Livestock are kept on assured farms for the minimum residency period livestock being sold as assured (i.e. 90 days for cattle, 60 days for sheep). Livestock stay on the farm for the whole time period or checks are made on the previous owner Vehicles used to transport livestock are assured, either under the farm scheme or commercial haulage scheme. Hauliers membership numbers are known Where to find help For Legal requirements see identification movement and tracingregulations 12

13 SC.1 Revised STAFF AND CONTRACTORS (SC) AIM: All staff and contractors are trained and signed off to carry out the activities they are employed to do STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Systems must be in place to ensure that all 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 If you have any staff they are regularly observed and the output of their work reviewed Refresher training implemented immediately if issues found 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 Records kept for 2 years after leaving employment Training records SC.3.1 New It is recommended that at least one staff member per site is a member of a scheme that records skills/ development/ training e.g. DairyPro 13

14 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 Agreement details checks for right to work, identity checks, skill requirements and confirms Gangmaster Licenses held Labour provider agreement Where to find help 14

15 HF.1 Revised HOUSING, SHELTER AND HANDLING FACILITIES (HF) AIM: Safe, comfortable and hygienic housing for all livestock STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Housing must be constructed and No sharp edges, projections or other hazards maintained to provide a safe Electrical installations inaccessible to livestock environment for livestock Lights over feed troughs shatterproof/ protected Minimal hairloss, lesions and swellings HF.2 Housing must be appropriately and effectively ventilated Well ventilated housing (minimal high humidity, no build up of odours and a comfortable temperature) Livestock not indicating signs of heat stress or exposed to draughts/ extreme cold HF.3 Floors must be constructed and maintained in a manner that minimises the risk of injury Floor surfaces sound and livestock can walk at ease without slipping or risk of injury Design of any slats used do not cause livestock to slip or cause foot injuries. Non slatted lying areas provided to milking cows, replacement heifers and youngstock Manhole covers/ drains that livestock have access to are maintained HF.4 Conditions in housing must be maintained in a manner that ensures livestock are able to keep clean Lying areas are well drained and regularly cleaned out to avoid a build up of dirty bedding Slurry and manure from loafing areas, areas at rear of cubicles scraped/ removed manually at least twice daily No accumulation of excess water, urine, dung or slurry HF.4.1 Revised Safe, suitable and legal bedding is provided in lying areas Not applicable to fully slatted flooring Bedding is non injurious, non toxic and is absorptive 15

16 HF.4.2 Lying areas provide comfort Through provision of bedding, mattresses, matting No lesions caused by lack of comfortable lying area HF.5 Housing must be lit to allow normal behaviours, rest and effective inspection of livestock Animals not kept in permanent darkness or permanent artificial light Fixed lighting in all milking cow housing Torches/ fixed lighting available for inspection AIM: Housing should be specific to livestock size and requirements STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING HF.6 Housing must be of sufficient size Loafing area per cow at least 120% of the size of cubicle lying area Cubicle housing systems allow at least 1 cubicle per animal. Cubicle design and size suitable for breed and size Group yards and loose housing systems allow space for all to lie down simultaneously, rise without difficulty, turn around and stretch HF.6.1 Livestock must not be kept closely confined for prolonged periods For tied animals, untethered exercise provided daily HF.7 Livestock must be kept in appropriate groups Group sizes allow recognition and attention Livestock grouped according to age, size and production status (exception cow/calf and ewe/ lamb) Livestock (including stock bulls) allowed the sound and view of other livestock (except where segregated for illness, treatment or injury) Fractious or fully horned cattle not mixed with unfamiliar groups or removed from group if there is evidence of injury or bullying Sexually mature male and female livestock kept apart (unless breeding is planned) HF.8 Livestock kept outdoors must have access to shelter and well drained lying areas Shelter provided (natural or man made; hedges, trees, walls ) to protect from inclement weather Well drained lying areas for out wintered stock including corrals run back 16

17 areas for stock kept on forage crops HF.8.1 HF.9 HF.10 Tracks and gateways must be maintained for grazing cattle During grazing season sharp stones, excessive dirt avoided or removed AIM: Appropriate facilities are available for specific activities STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Handling facilities must be in place Well maintained crush, race and handling pens (including portable and maintained in a condition that systems) minimises the risk of injury and Sheep dipping facility securely covered distress There must be appropriate facilities Facilities available to separate ewe/ cow from rest of group if necessary for livestock to give birth Clean, dry bedding provided Lighting that allows close inspection of livestock Restraining facility (e.g. crush) available for use where livestock give birth HF.11 Facilities must be available on farm that enable the loading and unloading of livestock with minimal stress and risk of injury to both livestock Adequate lighting Gates/ barriers to prevent livestock escaping Equipment free from injury risk (sharp edges / projections) If loading ramps are used, they are designed to minimise risk of slipping and have secure side guards Where to find help Stocking density guidelines (appendix) Codes of Recommendations for Welfare of Cattle and Sheep 17

18 FW.1 Revised FEED AND WATER (FW) AIM: All livestock receive a daily diet sufficient to maintain full health STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Livestock must be provided with sufficient feed The diet is adequate and suitable to the production status and body condition of the animal System in place to ensure nutritional needs are met either regular documented body condition scoring or documented feed plan; for dry and lactating cows, heifers and calves Feed plans reviewed twice a year and kept for 2 years It is recommended that forage analysis undertaken, input from a nutritionist into the development and review of the plan BCS records Feed plan FW.1.1 A system is in place to ensure newborn lambs/ calves receive sufficient, suitable colostrum Efforts are made to ensure that colostrum (from the dam/ alternative source) is received within 6 hours of birth FW.1.2 New Recommended regular body condition scoring is undertaken Scoring conducted by producer or 3 rd party, using Defra scoring method Results kept (e.g. freeze brands of those scoring less than 2 or 4 or more) and reviewed by a vet as part of the annual review Whole herd scored (recommended) or sample in accordance with appendix BCS records FW.2 Livestock must be provided with sufficient access to feed There is enough trough space per animal or animals are fed ad lib FW.3 Livestock must be provided with adequate access to a supply of fresh, clean drinking water Livestock have access to natural water resources or troughs The water supply is sufficient to cover times of peak demand e.g. during hot weather/ lactation and there is sufficient trough space/ drinkers for the number of livestock 10% of the herd can drink at any one time 18

19 A back up source of water is available where private water supplies (bore holes) are used (e.g. mains water) New bore holes are tested for mineral content (recommended) Water is easily accessible to livestock, but troughs do not obstruct walkways and feeding areas and do not have the potential to cause injury to livestock FW.4 AIM: Animal feed is permitted and traceable STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING 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 U and EU law You know the composition of all purchased and home mixed feed No non permitted materials are used, specifically, no: Antibiotic or hormonal growth promoters Animal products or by products (mammalian, avian or fish) with the exception of fish oils and milk products Rejected food that contain meats or have been in contact with meat (including bakery) No catering waste FW.5 Bought in feed must be from an assured source or in specific circumstances with a warranty declaration The following materials are sourced as follows: compounds and blended feed UFAS, or equivalent 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 straights UFAS, FEMAS, or equivalent; or a farm assured source accompanied by a completed grain passport Processed food by products UFAS, FEMAS, or equivalent Copies of feed warranty declarations and grain passports if applicable 19

20 The following materials are sourced with a completed Warranty declaration: farm to farm supplies of any home grown feed or other feeds unexpectedly in surplus hay and/ or straw supplied via forage merchants the supply of roots and vegetable/ fruit which have not been processed beyond basic grading and washing Details of equivalent schemes are given in the relevant appendix FW.5.1 R Revised FW.5.2 R Revised FW.6 It is recommended that minerals, mineral blocks/ licks, supplements and milk replacers must be sourced from UFAS sources When purchasing feed materials from another farm it is recommended that the supplying farm is a member of a farm assurance scheme Records of all feedstuffs purchased must be kept Records kept for 2 years As a minimum your records contain (where applicable) supplier name, feed type including ingredient composition, date of delivery, quantity and the load or batch number Grain passports Warranty declaration Feed delivery documents FW.7 AIM: On farm mixing produces safe animal feed STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING When mixing 2 or more feed For total mixed rations (TMR) that incorporate forages or moist feeds Home mixing feed records materials together records must be produced on a daily basis, produce a record of the ingredients and kept 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 20

21 FW.8 When the mix formulation changes, samples must be kept (B.FW.8) (L.FW.8) Samples of dry feed ingredients (over 3% inclusion) are 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: 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 premixtures additives or medicated feeds you must have local authority approval and meet any associated obligations Feed additives include substances such as vitamins, trace elements and preservatives Premixtures 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 Approval, HACCP, Plans, VMD Approval 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 Contractors NAAC certification FW.11 Controls must be 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 21

22 FW.12 AIM: Feed remains clean, palatable and un contaminated STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Feed must be stored in a manner to There is evidence that efforts are made to protect feed from minimise the risk of contamination contamination Buildings, bins and lofts protect, as far as possible, against harbouring of domestic animals, wildlife and vermin Risk of cross contamination is minimised by keeping different feeds separate Medicated feed is kept in separate, clearly labelled, bulk storage or bags In loose feed storage areas lighting is covered or shatterproof bulbs are used Where to find help Industry Code of Practice for On farm Feeding Feed hygiene regulations UFAS: FEMAS: standards/ NAAC Assured Land Based Contractor Mobile Feed Mixing and Processing Scheme: 22

23 AH.1 ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE (AH) AIM: Proactive management of the health and welfare of all livestock through planning and reviewing STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING A Health Plan to proactively The plan is farm specific and available to all staff looking after livestock Health Plan manage and improve health and Include elements prescribed in the template welfare of livestock must be The plan is updated as and when changes occur established and implemented AH.1.1 R It is recommended that health plans are written in conjunction with a veterinary surgeon Recommended that all involved with livestock management are involved AH.2 Records of health and performance of livestock must be maintained Records include as a minimum: Lameness (clinical cases, non routine trimmings and treatments, medications) Mastitis (Clinical cases, treatments, medications, somatic cell counts) Mortality records (including calves stillborn) Culling records and reasons for culling (planned culls sent to abattoir that wouldn t show as on farm deaths) Reason for treatment (as part of the medicine records) Health and performance records AH.3 Revised Livestock health and performance must be reviewed regularly Annual review of records to collate data on: Lameness Mastitis Culling rate (and reasons) Involuntary culls (excluding TB reactors) Calf mortality (split 0>24hrs, 4hrs>42days) Antibiotics used Annual Vet visit to review records and data and inspect livestock to identify key issues and make recommendations to control. HHP Vet pro forma 23

24 AH.4 AIM: The health and welfare of all livestock is being checked and managed STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING The health and welfare of livestock No undetected or unmanaged health or welfare issues in any livestock must be met at all times (including unmarketable young stock and planned culls) No unmanaged issues identified in welfare outcome scoring Unmarketable livestock have their welfare needs met prior to humane dispatch AH.5 The health and welfare of livestock must be checked regularly At least minimum daily checks for livestock outside; twice daily inside. Increased checks for new borns and those about to give birth. Flock inspection frequency in extensive, upland areas appropriate to need Checks made for signs of illness, injury and stress Records of mortalities found on each inspection kept AH.5.1 It is recommended that mobility scoring is conducted on a representative sample of the herd at least every 6 months Scoring conducted by producer or 3 rd party, using DairyCo mobility score Lame cows identified, treated and managed appropriately Results kept (e.g. freeze brands of score 2 s and 3 s) and reviewed by vet as part of annual review Whole herd scored (recommended) or sample in accordance with appendix Nb: This requirement is under continual review and may be upgraded to a full requirement in 2015 Mobility scoring results AH.6 Livestock must be handled in a way that avoids injury, and minimises stress No electric goads in use Dogs kept under control Livestock handled quietly and calmly without excessive force 24

25 AH.7 AIM: The health and welfare of all livestock is being managed by competent people STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING All persons looking after the health Staff have skills and knowledge in animal husbandry that can be discussed/ and welfare of livestock must be explained with the assessor demonstrably competent Checks in place to ensure contractors competent, e.g. foot trimmers, AI technician AH.8 All livestock units must retain the services of a named veterinary surgeon or practice Invoice, contract, health plan AH.9 AIM: Effective and appropriate management of sick livestock STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Sick or injured livestock must Livestock are treated either within the herd or are moved to segregation receive prompt attention in order facilities that suffering is not prolonged For an infectious condition the animal is isolated from the main herd If appropriate a vet has been involved AH.10 Upgraded Livestock that don t respond to treatment or require emergency euthanasia must be promptly and humanely euthanised by a competent person Evidence in health plan that euthanasia is carried out by a competent person using acceptable methods The competent person is available to production sites within 60 minutes drive in order to deal with emergency cases promptly Livestock euthanised promptly to minimise suffering Health Plan AH.11 Facilities must be provided for the segregation or isolation of sick and injured livestock which are appropriate to their needs Clean, dry bedding is available Facilities are maintained in a manner that meet the scheme housing and feeding requirements Segregation facilities available at all times, can be situated within/ close to other livestock housing Isolation facilities are a building/ part of a building that shares no airspace with other livestock housing and doesn t allow direct contact with any 25

26 other animal. Facilities available for use within 3 hours and include washable gates or walls. Where to find help Codes of Recommendations for Welfare of Livestock: Cattle and Sheep Industry Code for unmarketable bobby calves Available from: Defra guidance: welfare regulations; health ; and goat welfare Euthanasia guidance: killing of livestock using firearmsintroduction/introduction 2, 26

27 BI.1 Revised BIOSECURITY AND DISEASE CONTROL (BI) AIM: To prevent the spread of disease protecting food safety and animal health STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Control measures must be in place to minimise the spread of disease within farm and between other farms Documented Farm Biosecurity Policy, which includes controls for the management of incoming stock (as a minimum adherence to standstill periods), housing, equipment, vehicles and farm visitors Grazing livestock do have direct access to muck heaps Grazing intervals when applications to land made in relevant appendix adhered Farm dogs wormed regularly, in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Recommendation that signs are erected informing dog walkers of the risks associated with not worming dogs Disinfectant and cleaning equipment available on farm for use on boots, clothing, vehicles and facilities If livestock from multiple farm holdings are collected onsite for transport to abattoirs, the animals officially move onto the holding (and standstill periods adhered to) or onto an Animal Gatherings Order licensed holding Farm Biosecurity Policy Medicine records Points to consider in the development of the policy: Quarantine or segregation of incoming stock from existing stock Disease risks of colostrum Avoid use of manure from other farms (including chicken manure) on grazing land Where to find help EBLEX guidance content/uploads/2013/06/leaflet Checking purchasedstock.pdf Defra guidance prevention for livestock farmers 27

28 AM.1 AM.2 AM.3 AM.4 ANIMAL MEDICINES AND HUSBANDRY PROCEDURES(AM) AIM: Responsible and competent use of medicines and veterinary treatments STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Medicines must be authorised for No use of antibiotic growth promoters; anabolic agents, including growthpromoting use in the U and used hormonal products; or similar substances, which are illegal appropriately Prescription only medicines are labelled by the vet, and are used in accordance with the prescription Non prescription medicines are used in accordance with manufacturer s or veterinary instructions Medicines and veterinary Evidence person undertaking task is competent Training records treatments must only be administered by demonstrably competent people AIM: Safe, secure and responsible management of medicines STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Medicines must be kept in an Stored in a locked cupboard/ safe/ chest/ locked room with restricted appropriate locked store, in access accordance with the Medicines stored in a domestic fridge stored in a container manufacturer s instructions Used sharps and medicine Unbreakable/ shatterproof storage containers used containers must be stored safely Medicines are disposed in line with manufacturers advice or via a pending disposal and disposed of veterinary practice or business with relevant waste transfer licence responsibly Medicines past their use by date (earlier of either the printed expiry date or the 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 28

29 o route of disposal AM.5 Records for all medicine purchased must be kept and retained for five years Medicine purchase records include: 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 Records for all medicines administered must be kept and retained for five years Treatments including vaccinations, dog worming, anaesthetic, antibiotics and anti parasite control are recorded 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/ milk become fit for human consumption o name of person administering medicine o reason for treatment Medicine records AM.6.1 New AM.7 Medicine records must contain an annual collation of total antibiotic used If livestock are given medicated feed Medicated Feeding stuff Prescription(s) (MFSP) must be retained for 5 years Prescription 29

30 AM.8 AM.9 New AM.10 AM.11 AIM: Prevention of contamination in food STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Livestock being treated must be System in place that ensures no contaminated milk stored in bulk tank or Record of withdrawal periods clearly identified and prescribed no contaminated livestock are presented for slaughter before the withdrawal periods complied with withdrawal period has expired Means of identification remains in place for the full withdrawal period Withdrawal period for off label or cascade use is in accordance with veterinary prescription (standard minimum is 7 days for milk and 28 days meat) All reported residues above MRLs must be investigated and steps taken to avoid a recurrence Procedures must be in place to deal with needles or part needles accidently being left in livestock Notification to your Certification Body of any reported residues above the Maximum Residue Level (MRL) Livestock containing a broken needle is only sold for slaughter providing: o The animal is identifiable up to the time of slaughter o it is penned separately during transport o it is sent to the nearest available abattoir 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 EEPING Husbandry procedures are carried Husbandry procedures are carried out in accordance with the appendix out by competent people in and the specified time frames for methods and anaesthetic requirements. accordance with scheme requirements and only when necessary Where to find help Veterinary Medicines Guidance Note Record eeping Requirements for Veterinary Medicinal Products: RUMA Guidelines 30

31 CR.1 ARTIFICIALLY REARED YOUNGSTOC (CALVES AND LAMBS) (CR) AIM : The welfare needs of calves and lambs in artificial rearing systems are met STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Housing areas must provide for the The housing area and pens: specific needs of artificially reared Is constructed and maintained to provide a safe, comfortable and hygienic youngstock environment. Flooring is non slip and maintained. Is effectively ventilated and lit Has a clean, dry, bedded, non slatted lying area Is of sufficient size to allow calves to lie, rise and move freely without injury Allows visual contact with other calves/ lambs Livestock over 8 weeks housed in groups of 2 or more where feasible Calves are not tethered except for group housed feeding, and then only for a maximum of 1 hour. Tethers do not cause pain and allow calves to stand, lie and groom without hindrance. Calves are not muzzled CR.2 Revised Artificially reared youngstock must receive a daily diet to maintain their health and welfare Fed at least twice a day on a wholesome diet. Calves provided with 2 milk feeds a day until 28 days Given dry fresh clean feed from 8 days of age Individual buckets where bucket fed Teats positioned for easy reach where used Manufacturer s instructions used for artificial milk replacers where used Calves not weaned before 5 weeks of age, or lambs before taking sufficient hard feed unless on veterinary advice Receive a sufficient and wholesome diet post weaning Feeding equipment kept in a practicably clean condition CR.3 Revised Artificially reared youngstock must be provided with sufficient access to fresh, clean drinking water Where to find help Unrestricted access provided at all times (unless necessary to promote milk uptake when first introduced to system) Defra guidance: welfare regulations#pregnancy calving and calf rearing 31

32 FS.1 FALLEN STOC (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 EEPING 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 euthanised stock must be stored in a manner that protects them from vermin and other animals Where possible, e.g. for poultry, young stock, small ruminants, etc., carcases are stored in leak proof, vented and covered containers ept away from milk production and collection areas FS.3 Carcases must be removed from the site correctly by a licensed collector Evidence of collections by a licensed collector Evidence of removal before carcase presents an infestation/ health risk Collection receipts kept for 2 years Where to find help The Animal By Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2011 or equivalent regional legislation: animalby products controls pdf 32

33 EC.1 EC.2 Revised ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONTAMINATION CONTROL (EC) AIM: A well maintained farm STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING The farm must be maintained in a manner that does not present risks to food safety, animal welfare or environmental protection No 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 Outdoor feeding areas are situated so that they do not become excessively poached or allow a large build up of dung AIM: No contamination, pollution or spread of disease risks from any potential contaminants or wastes STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Potential pollutants are stored in a Potential pollutants include (but are not limited to) silage, silage effluent, manner that minimises the risk of slurry, anaerobic digestate, sheep dip, agricultural fuel oil, empty contamination or pollution containers, paints, preservatives, disinfectants, baits, lubricants, other chemical products used in the dairy Slurry pits/ lagoons have sufficient capacity (i.e. are not be 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 Revised 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 plastics, chemicals, oils and empty containers. Wastes 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; stored and managed in a safe and responsible manner to prevent the risk of contamination and pollution STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING 33

34 EC.4 Pesticides used must be approved for use in the U Approved pesticides in use and manufacturer s instructions followed EC.5 Pesticides must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution Pesticide store is fit for purpose (i.e. maintained and kept locked) No contamination of crops, feedstuffs, fertilisers, animals, soils, groundwater or watercourses 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 to deal with chemical spillages must be in place Emergency facilities include a bucket of sand/ absorbent granules/ an adequate sump EC.8 EC.8.1 R New AIM: Pesticides (including herbicides and insecticides) are correctly applied to land to prevent contamination or pollution STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Pesticides must be applied to land Applied to land refers to (but is not limited to) grazing, forage, in a manner that minimises the conservation land, land producing crops for consumption on the farm risk of pollution Not applied in high winds or situations where likely to be drift onto hedgerows, woodland, wetlands, private homes and gardens or public places such as park and school playgrounds It is recommended that you Consideration is given, demonstrated by a completed Integrated Pest consider alternative ways of Management plan controlling weeds, crop pests and Relates to grazing, forage, conservation land, land producing crops for crop diseases consumption on the farm 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 (PA1, PA2 etc) 34