Turkeys Standards
FEED AND WATER 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.
TG.FW.1 Key
Birds must be provided with sufficient feed
How you will be measured
TG.FW.1.a
TG.FW.2
Birds must be provided with sufficient access to feed
How you will be measured
TG.FW.2.a
TG.FW.2.b
TG.FW.2.c
TG.FW.2.d
TG.FW.3 Key
Birds must be provided with adequate access to a supply of fresh, clean drinking water
How you will be measured
TG.FW.3.a
TG.FW.3.b
TG.FW.3.c
TG.FW.3.d
TG.FW.3.e
TG.FW.3.f
TG.FW.3.g
- Water consumption records
- Non-mains water test results
TG.FW.3.1
A system must be in place to ensure that any water supply problems are identified and rectified within a timescale that does not compromise welfare
How you will be measured
TG.FW.3.1.a
TG.FW.4 Key
Feed must be suitable
How you will be measured
TG.FW.4.a
TG.FW.4.b
TG.FW.4.c
TG.FW.4.d
TG.FW.4.e
TG.FW.5
Bought-in feed must be from an assured source or in specific circumstances with a warranty declaration
How you will be measured
TG.FW.5.a
TG.FW.5.b
Warranty declaration
TG.FW.6
Records of all feedstuffs purchased must be kept
How you will be measured
TG.FW.6.a
TG.FW.6.b
TG.FW.6.c
Feed delivery documents/ invoices/ warranty declarations/ grain passports/ own records
TG.FW.7
When mixing two or more feed materials together records must be kept
How you will be measured
TG.FW.7.a
TG.FW.7.b
Home mixing feed records kept for two years
TG.FW.7.1
Wheat for incorporation as whole wheat must be treated for the control of Salmonella
How you will be measured
TG.FW.7.1.a
Feed treatment records confirming heat/acid treatment of feed
TG.FW.8
When the mix formulation changes samples must be kept
How you will be measured
TG.FW.8.a
TG.FW.8.b
TG.FW.8.c
TG.FW.8.d
TG.FW.9
If mixing using ‘pre-mixtures’, ‘additives’ or medicated feeds you must have Local Authority approval and meet any associated obligations
How you will be measured
TG.FW.9.a
TG.FW.9.b
TG.FW.9.c
- Local authority approval
- HACCP
- Quality Control Plan
- VMD approval
TG.FW.10
Mobile feed milling and/or mixing contractors must be suitably certified
How you will be measured
TG.FW.10.a
Contractor's NAAC registration number
TG.FW.11
Controls must be in place to minimise the risk of contamination of feeds by machinery and equipment
How you will be measured
TG.FW.11.a
TG.FW.11.b
TG.FW.12 Key
Feed must be stored in a manner which minimises the risk of contamination
How you will be measured
TG.FW.12.a
TG.FW.12.b
TG.FW.12.c
TG.FW.12.d
Medicated feed use procedure
- To check if your supplier is UFAS or FEMAS assured visit: www.aictradeassurance.org.uk
- For further guidance on the Feed Hygiene Regulation visit: https://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/farmingfood/animalfeed/animalfeedlegislation/approvregfeedguidance
- To check if your mobile feed mixer contractor is assured visit: www.naac.co.uk
- To find a registered feed adviser and check the Feed Adviser Register registration of your adviser using their membership number visit: https://www.agindustries.org.uk/feed-adviser-register.html
- The FSA have produced guidance on how to reduce nicarbazin residues in chicken, which turkey producers may also find relevant’
More Standards
- FW.5 – See Appendix for equivalent schemes. Red Tractor warranty declaration template provides details of what information should be included.
- FW.7 – Forage only, (forage top-dressed with concentrates) or single feeds mixed with water do not require records
