Beef & Lamb Standards
ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE Version 5.0 (modified)
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Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)
Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification
New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to
Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before
Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard
Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.
B.AH.1 Key
A written Health Plan must be established and implemented (REVISED)
How you will be measured
B.AH.1.a
B.AH.1.b
B.AH.1.c
B.AH.1.d
B.AH.1.e
Health Plan
B.AH.1.1
A written annual livestock health and performance review must be undertaken by the nominated vet or a vet from the nominated vet practice OR evidence of a DEFRA Health and Welfare annual review visit (Pathway) within the last 12 months
(REVISED)
How you will be measured
B.AH.1.1.a
B.AH.1.1.b
B.AH.1.1.c
Health and performance review
B.AH.1.2
BVD eradication must be managed as detailed in the herd health plan OR evidence of a DEFRA Health and Welfare annual review visit (Pathway) within the last 12 months (REVISED)
How you will be measured
B.AH.1.2.a
- Health Plan
- Test results
B.AH.2
Records of the health and performance of livestock must be maintained OR evidence of a DEFRA Health and Welfare annual review visit (Pathway) within the last 12 months (REVISED)
How you will be measured
B.AH.2.a
- Farm records
– Recording tools
– Mortality Records
B.AH.3
The nominated vet/vet practice must visit the farm at least annually and see the livestock to check for signs of disease OR evidence of a DEFRA Health and Welfare annual review visit (Pathway) within the last 12 months (REVISED)
B.AH.5
The health and welfare of livestock must be checked regularly for signs of illness, injury and stress
How you will be measured
B.AH.5.a
B.AH.6 Key
Livestock are handled in a manner without frightening and excessive force and not in a way to cause pain and suffering
Refer to Red Tractor Appendix for definition of unacceptable behaviour with regards to livestock handling.
How you will be measured
B.AH.6.b
B.AH.6.c
B.AH.7 Key
All persons looking after the health and welfare of livestock must be demonstrably competent
How you will be measured
B.AH.7.a
B.AH.7.b
B.AH.8 Key
Sick or injured livestock must receive prompt attention in order that suffering is not prolonged
How you will be measured
B.AH.8.a
B.AH.8.c
B.AH.8.d
B.AH.8.e
Euthanasia policy
B.AH.8.1
Appropriate facilities must be provided for the segregation of sick and injured livestock, that are managed and maintained in accordance with scheme standards for housing and facilities, feed and water
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