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Glossary

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.

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AIM: Responsible and competent use of medicines and veterinary treatments

PW.AM.1 Key

Only authorised veterinary medicines are used

How you will be measured

PW.AM.1.a

POM-V products are prescribed by a vet

PW.AM.1.b

POM-VPS products are prescribed by a vet, pharmacist or Suitably Qualified Person (SQP)/Registered Animal Medicines Advisor (RAMA)

PW.AM.1.d

Prescriptions for medicated feed detail all legally required information, including: - the species of animal, the number of animals and their ID - the diagnosed disease to be treated or prevented - name, active substance and amount of product prescribed and inclusion rates (medicinal premix and active ingredient) - overall amount of feed to be supplied under the prescription

PW.AM.2 Key

Veterinary medicines must be used appropriately

How you will be measured

PW.AM.2.a

Prescription-only medicines are used in accordance with the prescription

PW.AM.2.b

General Sales Medicines (AVM-GSL) (non-prescription) are used in accordance with manufacturers’ or veterinary instructions

PW.AM.2.c

Expired medicines and open medicines not used within specified timescale (in-use shelf-life) are not used

PW.AM.2.2

Prophylactic administration of antibiotics is only permitted in exceptional circumstances

How you will be measured

PW.AM.2.2.a

The rationale for prescribing a product for prophylaxis is clearly recorded by the vet

PW.AM.2.2.b

When an antibiotic is prescribed for administration to a group of animals for prophylaxis a management review is carried out by the vet to identify factors and implement measures for the purpose of eliminating the need for any future such administration

Rationale for prophylaxis (per prescription)
Management review (group prophylaxis)

PW.AM.3

Veterinary medicines must only be administered by demonstrably competent persons

How you will be measured

PW.AM.3.a

Persons that inject pigs are deemed competent by a vet

List of those deemed competent in VHP

PW.AM.3.1

At least one person that is responsible for overseeing use of medicines on the unit must have undertaken training and must hold a certificate of competence/attendance from training undertaken since January 2018

How you will be measured

PW.AM.3.1.a

Training course covers at least: - medicine types - antibiotic classes - medicine handling, administration & storage - recording requirements - avoiding residues - antimicrobial resistance - responsible use of antibiotics

Certificate of competence/attendance
Training records

AIM: Safe, secure and responsible management of medicines

PW.AM.4

Veterinary medicines must be stored appropriately

How you will be measured

PW.AM.4.a

Kept in a locked storage facility/room

PW.AM.4.b

Stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

PW.AM.4.c

Medicated feed is kept in separate clearly labelled bulk storage or bags

PW.AM.4.d

Medicines are not stored in the same refrigerator as food/drink

PW.AM.4.e

Refrigerators are temperature checked at least weekly, whenever medicines are stored in them

PW.AM.4.f

Refrigerator temperature is within appropriate range for the products stored within

Refrigerator temperature records

PW.AM.5

Purchase records for all veterinary medicines must be kept

How you will be measured

PW.AM.5.a

Records detail: - identity of medicine - quantity - date of purchase - supplier name & address - batch number(s) and assigned bottle number if using for administration records - expiry date(s)

PW.AM.5.b

Medicine purchase records are kept for 5 years

PW.AM.5.c

Medicated Feeding Stuff Prescriptions (MFSPs) are kept for 5 years

Medicine purchase records
MFSPs (may be held centrally by parent company)

PW.AM.6 Key

Records must be kept of all administered veterinary medicines (paper and/or electronic)

How you will be measured

PW.AM.6.a

Records detail: - identity of medicine - date of administration - quantity administered - length of withdrawal period for meat - identification of the animal or group of animals administered - batch number or assigned bottle number linked back to purchase records - number of animals treated - date treatment finished - date animal becomes fit for human consumption - name of person administering medicine - reason for treatment

PW.AM.6.b

Medicine administration records are kept for 5 years

Medicine administration records

PW.AM.7

Veterinary medicines, their containers and administration equipment must be disposed of responsibly

How you will be measured

PW.AM.7.a

Expired and unusable medicines awaiting disposal are stored separately to in-use medicines

PW.AM.7.b

Used needles and blades are stored in a dedicated sharps container pending disposal

PW.AM.7.c

Records of medicine disposal are kept, detailing: - identity of medicine - batch/bottle number - quantity - date of disposal - route of disposal

PW.AM.7.d

Medicines, their containers and administration equipment are disposed of through the supplier, a registered waste disposal contractor or local authority, referring to the product literature for further guidance

PW.AM.7.e

Unused AI packs, which contain antibiotics, are disposed of as pharmacy waste and not in the general waste

Medicine disposal records
Waste transfer note/receipt

PW.AM.8 Key

Total antibiotics* used must be collated and uploaded onto AHDB Pork’s electronic medicine book (eMB)

How you will be measured

PW.AM.8.a

Data is uploaded on a quarterly basis, within 6 weeks from the last day of each quarter

Previous four eMB reports

PW.AM.8.1

Collated antibiotic data must be reviewed at least annually with the designated vet

How you will be measured

PW.AM.8.1.a

As part of the review the vet makes recommendations for alternative disease prevention and control measures to minimise prophylactic use of antibiotics, where possible

Record of review

PW.AM.8.2

Persistent high users of antibiotics* must develop and implement an Antibiotic Reduction Plan, in conjunction with their designated vet

*as defined, and kept under review, by the Pig Health and Welfare Council; indicated on the most recent eMB report

How you will be measured

PW.AM.8.2.a

The Pig Health and Welfare Council’s template Antibiotic Reduction Plan is used to outline actions and monitor progress

PW.AM.8.2.b

Antibiotic Reduction Plan outlines actions to be taken to reduce antibiotic use, with clear timescales for delivery

PW.AM.8.2.c

Antibiotic Reduction Plan is being implemented, as indicated by vet on the QVR

Antibiotic Reduction Plan
Previous four QVRs

PW.AM.9 Key

Use of HP-CIA antibiotics (i.e. those belonging to Category B “Restrict”, as defined by the European Medicines Agency), must only be as a last resort, under veterinary direction

How you will be measured

PW.AM.9.a

Use is supported by a veterinary statement outlining the justification for use, including sensitivity testing and/or diagnostics (this can occur parallel with treatment)

Vet statement

PW.AM.9.1

The vet must at all times prescribe antibiotics in accordance with the Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) Prescribing Principles for Antimicrobials, which reflect RUMA guidelines

How you will be measured

PW.AM.9.1.a

Declaration to this effect signed by the vet on the previous four QVRs

QVRs

PW.AM.9.2

The producer must take ultimate responsibility for correct antibiotic use on the unit

How you will be measured

PW.AM.9.2.a

Declaration to this effect signed by the producer on the previous four QVRs

QVRs

AIM: Prevention of contamination of food

PW.AM.10 Key

Prescribed withdrawal periods must be correct and complied with

How you will be measured

PW.AM.10.a

Treated livestock are identifiable for the entire withdrawal period

PW.AM.11

Procedures must be in place to deal appropriately with needles or part needles remaining in livestock

How you will be measured

PW.AM.11.a

Broken needle policy detailing: - how the animal should be identified - procedures around informing the abattoir if sent for slaughter - records to be kept

PW.AM.11.b

Broken needle policy is followed

PW.AM.11.c

Livestock containing broken needles may only be sold for slaughter if the animal is identifiable up to the time of slaughter

Broken needle policy