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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
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Aim:
ANIMAL MEDICINES
CP.AM.1 Key
Standards
Only authorised veterinary medicines are used. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CP.AM.1.a
CP.AM.1.b
CP.AM.1.c
Approved medicines list with definition of a VMP (i.e. includes vaccines, antimicrobials, anthelmintics, anaesthetic, medicated feed)
CP.AM.2 Key
Standards
Veterinary medicines must be used appropriately. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CP.AM.2.a
CP.AM.2.b
CP.AM.2.c
CP.AM.3
Standards
Veterinary medicines must only be administered by demonstrably competent persons.
How you will be measured
CP.AM.3.a
CP.AM.4
Standards
Veterinary medicines must be stored appropriately. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CP.AM.4.a
CP.AM.4.b
CP.AM.4.d
CP.AM.4.e
Refrigerator temperature records
CP.AM.5
Standards
Purchase records for all veterinary medicines must be kept.
How you will be measured
CP.AM.5.a
CP.AM.5.b
CP.AM.5.c
- Medicine purchase records
- MFSPs (may be held centrally by parent company)
CP.AM.6 Key
Standards
Records must be kept of all administered veterinary medicines (paper and/or electronic). (Revised)
How you will be measured
CP.AM.6.a
CP.AM.6.b
- Medicine administration records
- Veterinary prescriptions
CP.AM.7
Standards
Veterinary medicines, their containers and administration equipment must be disposed of responsibly. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CP.AM.7.a
CP.AM.7.b
CP.AM.7.c
CP.AM.7.d
- Medicine disposal records
- Waste transfer note/receipt
CP.AM.8
Standards
Total antibiotic used per crop must be measured as Milligrams active antibiotic per population correction unit (mg/PCU) and recorded.
How you will be measured
CP.AM.8.a
CP.AM.8.b
Total antibiotic used per crop recorded in medicine administration records
CP.AM.8.1
Standards
Prophylactic administration of antibiotics is not permitted. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CP.AM.8.1.a
CP.AM.8.2
Standards
Antibiotic usage must be supported by veterinary intervention.
How you will be measured
CP.AM.8.2.a
Medicine administration records supported by vet's post mortem report/vet site visit report and/or veterinary instruction
CP.AM.9 Key
Standards
The use of 3rd and 4th generation cephalosporins, glycopeptides and colistin are not permitted.
CP.AM.9.1 Key
Standards
Use of macrolides and fluroquinolones must only be as a last resort, under veterinary direction. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CP.AM.9.1.a
CP.AM.9.1.b
- Vet statement justifying prescription
- Written agreement from company director
CP.AM.10 Key
Standards
Systems must be in place to ensure birds receiving veterinary medicines are not presented for slaughter before the withdrawal period has expired.
How you will be measured
CP.AM.10.a