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L.DP.1 L.DP.1.1 L.DP.2 L.DP.3

Glossary

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: Plans and procedures are in place to manage incidents or emergencies on farm

L.DP.1 Key

The farm, as a whole, must present an acceptable and tidy appearance to the general public. The site management must not present a food safety, animal welfare or environmental risk

How you will be measured

L.DP.1.a

The external areas around buildings and farm entrances are kept clear of rubbish, non-essential equipment and other debris

L.DP.1.b

Loose wire, net and silage wrap, scrap machinery, scrap metal and disused tyres are managed

L.DP.1.1

A farm map must be present and areas of specific risk are identified

How you will be measured

L.DP.1.1.a

Farm map shows where applicable: – all buildings – all fields, including area (hectares/acres) – watercourses including ditches and ponds – boreholes, springs and wells, including any on neighbouring land, within 50m of the boundary – any areas of high pollution risk

Farm map

L.DP.2

A documented plan for the effective management of serious incidents and potential emergency situations that threaten the welfare of livestock, food safety or the environment must be in place.

How you will be measured

L.DP.2.a

You have considered the risks to your farm and documented the actions to be taken in the event of (where appropriate): - feed and/or water equipment failing - fire - power cuts - extreme weather (drought, flooding, snow) - disease outbreaks which have the potential to affect other farms/the general public - activist activity - pollution incident e.g. slurry spillages or leaks - other site-specific risks

L.DP.2.b

Up-to-date relevant contact details are displayed (including out of hours phone numbers) e.g. vet, electricity supplier, Environment Agency (or equivalent), feed and water supplier.

L.DP.2.c

Details must be noted on how situations would be dealt with if the person with primary responsibility for stock is unavailable for any period

L.DP.2.d

Plan is accessible and known to those involved with tasks on the farm

Contingency/emergency plan

L.DP.3

Systems must be in place for recording, investigating and resolution of any complaints and/or sampling results that are relevant to the requirements of the Red Tractor Standards (REVISED)

How you will be measured

L.DP.3.a

System includes recording the: - complaint - investigation result - action taken to prevent/stop the issue happening again

Complaint/Sample records

Where to find help

For information on farm fires see the Defra guidance document ‘Farm Fires – Protecting Farm Animal Welfare’ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farm-fires-protecting-farm-animal-welfare
For additional guidance on animal welfare in severe weather visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/keeping-farm-animals-and-horses-in-extreme-weather
For additional practical guidance on dealing with livestock in droughts and flooding visit: https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Imported%20Publication%20Docs/BRP-Managing-cattle-andsheep-during-extreme-weather-events-1.pdf

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Templates, Examples & Guides

Contingency and Emergency Plan – Ruminants

Complaints/Sample Record

Guidance

DP.1 – Any waste awaiting collection or disposal is stored appropriately i.e. in a dedicated area away from livestock. Old machinery, tyres, wire and silage wrap are stored neatly. External areas around buildings should be kept clear to discourage vermin
DP.1.1 – One or more maps may be used and this may be held as a hard copy or as an electronic documents
DP.3 – Complaints made by Local Authority, general public, customers (e.g. abattoir feedback) or other. Complaints including, but not limited to, medicine residue levels, dirty stock, welfare and environmental issues