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FALLEN STOCK

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.

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Where to find help – at the end of each section we have indicated where you can get extra guidance if you need it.

Aim:

Fallen stock, including euthanased, still births and afterbirths are managed in such a way to prevent risk of environmental contamination and spread of disease

TF.FS.1

Standards

Fallen stock must be removed from housing/pens/fields.

How you will be measured

TF.FS.1.a

Evidence that checks for fallen stock are regularly conducted and any found are promptly removed.

Aim:

Fallen stock are managed in such a way to prevent risk of environmental contamination and spread of disease

TF.FS.2 Key

Standards

Carcasses of fallen and euthanased stock and IMD waste must be stored securely and in a manner that protects them from vermin and other animals.

How you will be measured

TF.FS.2.a

Carcases are stored in a locked container or locked room.

Aim:

Fallen stock, including euthanased, still births and afterbirths are managed in such a way to prevent risk of environmental contamination and spread of disease

TF.FS.3

Standards

Carcasses must be disposed of correctly, either by a licensed collector or by approved on-farm incineration

How you will be measured

TF.FS.3.a

Carcasses disposed of before they present an infestation/health risk.

TF.FS.3.b

Carcasses collected by a licensed fallen stock collector

TF.FS.3.c

No evidence of carcasses being disposed of by burning or burying (other than by incineration).

TF.FS.3.d

On-farm incinerators are covered by species approval document issued by the relevant competent authority.

TF.FS.3.e

Records are kept for 2 years.
  • Collection records
  • Competent authority Incinerator Approval