Ducks 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.
KG.BI.1 Key
A documented Biosecurity policy must be in place
How you will be measured
KG.BI.1.a
KG.BI.1.b
KG.BI.1.c
KG.BI.1.d
Biosecurity Policy
KG.BI.1.1
The farm/hatchery entrance and exit for vehicles must be secure
KG.BI.2
Access to the farm must be limited to essential visitors only and visitor records must be kept
How you will be measured
KG.BI.2.a
KG.BI.2.b
Visitor record
KG.BI.3 Key
The biosecure areas on the farm/hatchery must be defined
How you will be measured
KG.BI.3.a
KG.BI.3.b
Farm/hatchery map
KG.BI.4
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
KG.BI.4.a
KG.BI.4.b
KG.BI.4.c
KG.BI.4.d
KG.BI.4.e
KG.BI.4.f
KG.BI.4.g
KG.BI.5 Key
Farm dedicated protective clothing must be supplied to and worn by all when on-farm/in the hatchery
How you will be measured
KG.BI.5.a
KG.BI.6 Key
Risk of disease spread from footwear is minimised
How you will be measured
KG.BI.6.a
KG.BI.6.b
KG.BI.6.c
KG.BI.6.d
KG.BI.6.e
KG.BI.6.f
KG.BI.6.g
KG.BI.6.h
Foot dip records
KG.BI.6.1
Controls must be in place on the movement of reusable equipment between sheds
How you will be measured
KG.BI.6.1.a
KG.BI.6.1.b
KG.BI.7 Key
Hand cleanliness is maintained
How you will be measured
KG.BI.7.a
KG.BI.7.b
KG.BI.7.c
KG.BI.7.d
KG.BI.7.1
Repairs and maintenance to buildings are carried out between production cycles except where delays could affect bird welfare
How you will be measured
KG.BI.7.1.a
KG.BI.7.1.b
Maintenance check log
KG.BI.8 Key
The farm must operate a period free of all birds between flock cycles
How you will be measured
KG.BI.8.a
KG.BI.8.2
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
KG.BI.8.2.a
KG.BI.8.3
Turnaround times between flocks on farm must be no less than 5 calendar days
How you will be measured
KG.BI.8.3.a
- Flock depopulation records
- Placements records
KG.BI.9
Permanent standing water must not accumulate on the farm
KG.BI.10
Employed and contracted staff must not keep other poultry or any avian species (REVISED)
How you will be measured
KG.BI.10.a
Biosecurity protocol
KG.BI.11
Toilets, offices, stores and break rooms must be kept clean and tidy
KG.BI.12
There must be no smoking or consumption of food within bird areas
KG.BI.13
Pets and other animals must not have access to poultry houses, service buildings and where applicable, the range
How you will be measured
KG.BI.13.a