Click to view all BREEDER LAYER EGGSKey – 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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CL.BE.1
Standards
It is recommended that eggs are collected using an automated nest box system.
CL.BE.2
Standards
Egg collecting staff must sanitise their hands prior to handling eggs and between handling floor eggs and nest eggs.
CL.BE.3
Standards
All eggs found to be cracked, defective or dirty must be identified and rejected. These eggs must be kept separate from clean eggs.
CL.BE.4
Standards
Eggs must be collected at minimum frequencies.
How you will be measured
CL.BE.4.a
CL.BE.4.b
CL.BE.4.c
CL.BE.5
Standards
All eggs selected for hatching must be placed in clean, dry trays and placed into suitable storage rooms as soon as possible.
How you will be measured
CL.BE.5.a
CL.BE.6
Standards
Hatching eggs must be marked with a black mark using an indelible pen.
CL.BE.7
Standards
Each trolley must be marked with the breeder farm and date laid.
CL.BE.8
Standards
Egg collection records must be kept.
How you will be measured
CL.BE.8.a
Egg collection records