Turkeys Standards
BIOSECURITY AND DISEASE CONTROL Version 5.1 (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.
TH.BI.1 Key
A documented Biosecurity policy must be in place
Biosecurity Policy
TH.BI.1.1
The farm/hatchery entrance and exit for vehicles must be secure
TH.BI.2
Access to the farm must be limited to essential visitors only and visitor records must be kept
Visitor record
TH.BI.3 Key
The biosecure areas on the farm/hatchery must be defined
Farm/hatchery map
TH.BI.4
Controls on access to the site must be in place and risk of disease spread by vehicles must be minimised
TH.BI.5 Key
Farm dedicated protective clothing must be supplied to and worn by all when on-farm/in the hatchery
TH.BI.6 Key
Risk of disease spread from footwear is minimised
Foot dip records
TH.BI.7 Key
Hand cleanliness is maintained
TH.BI.10
Employed and contracted staff must not keep other poultry or any avian species (REVISED)
Biosecurity protocol
TH.BI.11
Toilets, offices, stores and break rooms must be kept clean and tidy
TH.BI.12
There must be no smoking or consumption of food within bird areas
TH.BI.13
Pets and other animals must not have access to poultry houses, service buildings and where applicable, the range
