KENYA STANDARD DKS 2773: 2017 ICS Livestock Market - Specification PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT, NOVEMBER 2017 KEBS 2017 First Edition 2017
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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION The following organizations were represented on the Technical Committee: Ministry of Agriculture. Livestock and Fisheries- Directorate of livestock production Ministry of Agriculture. Livestock and Fisheries - Directorate of veterinary services Kenya Camel Association (KCA) University of Nairobi (UON) Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KARLO) International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Kenya Livestock Marketing Council (KLMC).Proposed Farmers Choice (K) Ltd Consumer Information Network Ministry of Health- food safety unit Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives National Public Health Laboratories Government Chemist s Department Kenchic (K) Ltd. Kenya Meat Commission Kenya Nut limited Morendat Farm Choice Meats limited Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) REVISION OF KENYA STANDARDS In order to keep abreast of progress in industry, Kenya standards shall be regularly reviewed. Suggestions for improvement to published standards, addressed to the Managing Director, Kenya Bureau of Standards, are welcome. Kenya Bureau of Standards, 2017 Copyright. Users are reminded that by virtue of Section 25 of the Copyright Act, Cap. 12 of 2001 of the Laws of Kenya, copyright subsists in all Kenya Standards and except as provided under Section 26 of this Act, no Kenya Standard produced by Kenya Bureau of Standards may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system in any form or transmitted by any means without prior permission in writing from the Managing Director. ISBN 9966-19-638-2 KEBS 2017 All rights reserved 3
KENYA STANDARD DKS 2773: 2017 ICS. Livestock Market - Specification KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS (KEBS) Head Office: P.O. Box 54974, Nairobi-00200, Tel.: (+254 020) 605490, 602350, Fax: (+254 020) 604031 E-Mail: info@kebs.org, Web:http://www.kebs.org Coast Region Lake Region Rift Valley Region P.O. Box 99376, Mombasa-80100 P.O. Box 2949, Kisumu-40100 P.O. Box 2138, Nakuru-20100 Tel.: (+254 041) 229563, 230939/40 Tel.: (+254 057) 23549, 22396 Tel.: (+254 051) 210553, 210555 Fax: (+254 041) 229448 Fax: (+254 057) 21814 4 KEBS 2017 All rights reserved
Foreword This Kenya Standard was prepared by the Meat and Meat Products Technical Committee under the guidance of the Standards Projects Committee, and it is in accordance with the procedures of the Kenya Bureau of Standards. During the preparation of this standard, reference was made to the following documents: FAO.org/docrp/s1250e/s1250EAS.GIF CAC/RCP 58-2005, Codex code of hygienic practice for meat. Codex Alimentarius Commission Standard, Meat and Meat products Volume 10 1994. Animal disease control act 364 Meat control Act Cap 356 Australian cattle veterinarian, 2009. (www.acv.com.au) Assured Food Standards (AFS) (2008). Livestock Markets & Collection Centre Standard Australian land transport of camels standards and guidelines Public health Act cap 254 OIE Terrestial animal health Code Vol 1 Reference review paper for the primary, secondary and terminal markets ---- Mugo and Ouma. The assistance derived from the above sources is highly acknowledged. KEBS 2017 All rights reserved 5
KENYA STANDARD LIVESTOCK MARKET Section 1: Terminal market Section 1: 1. SCOPE This Kenya Standard specifies requirements for livestock market. The standard also defines market categories and facilities in the market. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies (i) (ii) (iii) KS 2299, Code of practice for ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of meat animals KS EAS 12, Specification for potable (drinking) Live animal standard- code of practice for animal welfare 3 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall apply: 6 3.1. Livestock- means all domestic animals including but not limited to cattle, camels, goats, sheep, donkeys, poultry, pigs and rabbits 3.2. Livestock market- Means designated place where livestock are bought and sold 3.3. Primary markets- are markets that handle livestock mainly from the local producers and traders for the purpose of transacting for replacement stock, fattening, slaughter or resale in larger markets 3.4. Secondary markets- Receives animals from mainly primary markets. More traders aggregate in secondary markets for purpose of transacting for replacement stock, fattening, slaughter stock or resale to terminal markets 3.5. Terminal market-this is the end market for animals dominated mainly by processors and large marketers for purpose of slaughter, processing or export 3.6. Auction yard means area to conduct auction by announcing lots and controlling the bidding 3.7. Auction: is a public event where sale of food animals are offered for sale to the highest bidder. (OIE) 3.8. Competent authority: means the Veterinary Authority or other Governmental Authority of a Member having the responsibility and competence for ensuring or supervising the implementation of animal health and welfare measures, international veterinary certification and other standards and recommendations in the Terrestrial Code and in the OIE Aquatic Animal Health Code in the whole territory. (OIE) 3.9. Animal handler: a person with a knowledge of the behaviour and needs of animals who, with appropriate experience and a professional and positive response to an animal s needs, can achieve effective management and good welfare. Competence should be gained through formal training and/or practical experience. (OIE) 3.10. Lairage: refers to pens, yards and other holding areas used for accommodating animals in order to give them necessary attention (such as water, feed, rest) before they are moved on or used for specific purposes including slaughter. (OIE) KEBS 2017 All rights reserved
3.11. Notifiable disease: is a disease listed by the Veterinary Authority, and that, as soon as detected or suspected, should be brought to the attention of this Authority, in accordance with national regulations. (OIE) 3.12. Space allowance: is the the measure of the floor area and height allocated per individual or body weight of animals. (OIE) 3.13. Transporter: this is the person licensed by the Competent Authority to transport animals. (OIE) 3.14. Biosecurity plan: a plan that identifies potential pathways for the introduction and spread of disease in a zone or compartment, and describes the measures which are being or will be applied to mitigate the disease risks, if applicable, in accordance with the recommendations in the Terrestrial Code. (OIE) 3.15. Holding pen: can't find anything meaningful.. 3.16. Isolation pen: these are facilities that are capable of secure holding of suspect animals pending slaughter under supervision, in a manner that precludes contamination of other animals. (derived from a paragraph from Code of practise for meat hygiene) 3.17. Holding: can't find any meaningful defination that makes it be considered as a technical term 4. LIVESTOCK MARKET SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 General requirements 4.1.1 Livestock market shall be located in a suitable area as per local authority zoning guidelines. 4.1.2 The livestock market shall have appropriate holding pens and/or poultry cages in respective designated areas. 4.1.3 The livestock market must be maintained in a clean condition at all time. 4.1.4 For secondary and terminal markets a parking area shall be provided for vehicles accessing the market where necessary. 4.2 Specific requirements 4.2.1 Structural requirements 4.2.1.1 Livestock markets shall be enclosed with a perimeter fence of appropriate durable material with suitable entry and exit points for both livestock and market actors. 4.2.1.2 The entry points for secondary and terminal markets shall have provisions for non-slip offloading ramp and access for livestock on hoof. The elevation of ramp shall have a maximum external ramp angle of 29 o for all species. The ramps must allow for the inspection of animals and adequate side protection. 4.2.1.3 Recommended livestock crushes and Isolation pens shall be provided to temporarily hold suspect animals requiring further veterinary examination. 4.2.1.4 The market shall have adequate holding pens for livestock (large and small stock) during and after transactions. Space between horizontal bars of the holding pens shall be 25cm for sheep and goats, and 40 cm for cattle. 4.2.1.5 Space requirement per animal in holding pens and cages shall be as specified in Table 1. Table 1: Space requirement per animal in Holding Pens Animal Type Space requirement per animal 3.75 m 2 Camel 5m 2 sheep and goats 1.5m 2 Chicken 0.17m 2 KEBS 2017 All rights reserved 7
Turkeys 0.47 Ducks 0.35 4.2.1.6 For secondary and terminal markets there shall be a provision of shade structure for market actors. 4.2.1.7 For secondary and terminal markets there shall be offices for veterinary personnel, market information, revenue, market management, security and diagnostic facility. 4.2.1.8 Ablution facilities and Waste disposal structures shall be provided. 4.2.1.9 There shall be provision for adequate drainage structures 4.2.2 For secondary and terminal markets there shall be provision for supply of clean water and feeding facilities for livestock. Feed and water troughs shall be suitable for the particular species. 4.2.2.2 Potable Water supply and water storage facility for market actors shall be provided for secondary and terminal markets. 4.2.2.3 There shall be no sharp edges or projections likely to cause injury or harm to animals anywhere on the site to which livestock has access. 4.2.2.4 The general layout of livestock market may be as indicated in Annex 1. 4.3 Operational requirements 4.3.1 Livestock market shall have a controlled entry for livestock. 4.3.2 Livestock entering the market shall be inspected by persons authorized by the competent authority as per Meat control Act 356 and Animal disease Act 364 4.3.3 The provision for livestock weight determination is recommended where marketing will be based on live weight. 4.4 Optional facilities 4.4.1 Auction rings and auction platform 4.4.2 Stalls for related businesses and vet drugs 4.4.3 Feed store 8 KEBS 2017 All rights reserved
Annex1: Diagrammatic Representation of a livestock market Entry Off Loadin g Ramp Market Stalls Human Traffic Entry & Exit 5 Offices (Admin, Security, Veterinary, Revenue, Information) Toilets Loading Ramp Exit W A L K W A Y / L I V E S T O C K C R U S H Isolatio n Pen Sheep and Goats Camel Water Tank Open Yard S&G S&G S&G Open Yard Auction yard Covered Shed for Traders W&F Trough Poultry Shed Agro vet Shops S&G S&G S&G Camel Camel W A L K W A Y / L I V E S T O C K C R U S H