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BIOSECURITY AND DISEASE CONTROL

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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.

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Aim:

BIOSECURITY AND DISEASE CONTROL

TL.BI.1 Key

Standards

A documented Biosecurity policy must be in place

How you will be measured

TL.BI.1.a

Policy is specific to the farm/hatchery

TL.BI.1.b

Policy details control measures to minimise the spread of disease on farm and between farms, including risks from: - incoming stock - equipment - vehicles - staff and visitors

TL.BI.1.c

Policy is being implemented

TL.BI.1.d

Policy is reviewed annually, and corrective action taken where necessary

Biosecurity Policy

TL.BI.1.1

Standards

The farm/hatchery entrance and exit for vehicles must be secure

TL.BI.2

Standards

Access to the farm must be limited to essential visitors only and visitor records must be kept

How you will be measured

TL.BI.2.a

A record is kept of all visitors who are not site specific staff members, detailing: - date - time of arrival - name - organisation - contact number (one number acceptable per group) - site name of last contact with poultry within the last 7 days (or within 14 days if visited overseas) - confirmation of no vomiting or diarrhoea, or flu like symptoms in the last 24 hours

TL.BI.2.b

Entry is refused if there is significant risk to the health and welfare of the birds

Visitor record

TL.BI.3 Key

Standards

The biosecure areas on the farm/hatchery must be defined

How you will be measured

TL.BI.3.a

General and bird biosecure areas are indicated on farm/hatchery map(s)

TL.BI.3.b

Biosecure areas include, but are not limited to: - the farm site - each bird area, including where applicable the associated range and brood house - feed stores - litter stores - staff offices

Farm/hatchery map

TL.BI.4

Standards

Controls on access to the site must be in place and risk of disease spread by vehicles must be minimised

How you will be measured

TL.BI.4.a

Where safety necessitates parking inside the general biosecure area, wheels of all vehicles must be cleaned and disinfected on entry, otherwise designated parking must be offsite

TL.BI.4.b

Wheels and equipment of all vehicles are cleansed and disinfected on entering and exiting the farm/hatchery

TL.BI.4.c

There are effective wheel wash facilities and drainage does not cause contamination

TL.BI.4.d

Defra-approved disinfectants for both General Orders and for diseases of poultry are used at the prescribed dilution rates

TL.BI.4.e

Disinfectants are used in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions

TL.BI.4.f

The farm/hatchery has an area of clean concrete, metalled surface or rolled stone which is large enough for a collection vehicle or feed lorry to stand

TL.BI.4.g

Loading areas are level, well drained and cleaned at each turn around or more frequently if required

TL.BI.5 Key

Standards

Farm dedicated protective clothing must be supplied to and worn by all when on-farm/in the hatchery

How you will be measured

TL.BI.5.a

Clothing is washed or discarded between flocks

TL.BI.6 Key

Standards

Risk of disease spread from footwear is minimised

How you will be measured

TL.BI.6.a

Foot dips are provided at the entrance to the general biosecure area and at the entrance of each bird biosecure area

TL.BI.6.b

Foot dips are used by anyone entering the general biosecure area and any bird biosecure area

TL.BI.6.c

All staff and visitors change into clean site specific boots (capable of being dipped in disinfectant) or use new disposable overshoes on entry to the general biosecure area and any bird biosecure area

TL.BI.6.d

Defra approved disinfectant solutions in foot dips are replaced on a prescribed basis and this is recorded

TL.BI.6.e

A physical barrier footwear system, that is no less than 30 cm high, is provided at the entrance to each biosecure bird area

TL.BI.6.f

Anyone entering a biosecure bird area uses the physical barrier system to remove outdoor footwear on the external side and put on dedicated footwear on the internal side

TL.BI.6.g

The physical barrier will: - be removable for washing, or a fixed barrier may be used if appropriate drainage allows effective cleansing of the barrier area at the end of the crop - offer provision to be seated whilst changing boots

TL.BI.6.h

Foot dips are covered when placed outside

Foot dip records

TL.BI.6.1

Standards

Controls must be in place on the movement of reusable equipment between sheds

How you will be measured

TL.BI.6.1.a

Intra-site biosecurity is observed and reusable equipment, such as wheelbarrows and buckets are confined to the general biosecure area where possible, or else are cleaned and disinfected between bird biosecure areas

TL.BI.6.1.b

Vehicles used for bedding up have wheels disinfected between sheds and operate on areas that are cleaned before use

TL.BI.7 Key

Standards

Hand cleanliness is maintained

How you will be measured

TL.BI.7.a

Toilets with means to clean and disinfect hands are available

TL.BI.7.b

Hands are washed or sanitised prior to starting work, after handling deadstock, before and after meals and after visits to the toilet

TL.BI.7.c

Hand sanitisers or hand wash facilities are present within reach of the physical barrier at the entrance to each biosecure bird area

TL.BI.7.d

Hands are sanitised or washed before entry and after exit of the biosecure bird area

TL.BI.7.1

Standards

Repairs and maintenance to buildings are carried out between production cycles except where delays could affect bird welfare

How you will be measured

TL.BI.7.1.a

All buildings are inspected at each turn around for damage that compromises site biosecurity

TL.BI.7.1.b

Bird housing does not have: - leaks - gaps in the fabric of the building allowing for ingress of birds or rodents

Maintenance check log

TL.BI.8.2

Standards

It is only permitted to move birds to another building where birds are being moved from brood houses to finishing sites

How you will be measured

TL.BI.8.2.a

In exceptional circumstances, e.g. flooding, it is permissible for birds to be moved to another building

TL.BI.8.3

Standards

Turnaround times between flocks on farm must be no less than 5 calendar days

How you will be measured

TL.BI.8.3.a

The turnaround time is defined as ‘last bird out to first bird in’ on a per house basis

Flock depopulation records
Placements records

TL.BI.9

Standards

Permanent standing water must not accumulate on the farm

TL.BI.10

Standards

Employed and contracted staff must not keep other poultry or any avian species (REVISED)

How you will be measured

TL.BI.10.a

Where staff also work with pigs they must follow an additional farm specific biosecurity protocol before coming into contact with poultry

Biosecurity protocol

TL.BI.11

Standards

Toilets, offices, stores and break rooms must be kept clean and tidy

TL.BI.12

Standards

There must be no smoking or consumption of food within bird areas

TL.BI.13

Standards

Pets and other animals must not have access to poultry houses, service buildings and where applicable, the range

How you will be measured

TL.BI.13.a

Naturally ventilated buildings are netted with a gauge of 25mm or less, to prevent wild birds accessing bird housing