Click to view all FEED AND WATERKey – 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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L.FW.1 Key
Standards
Livestock must be provided with sufficient feed.
How you will be measured
L.FW.1.a
L.FW.1.1
Standards
A system is in place to ensure newborn calves/lambs receive sufficient, suitable colostrum. (Revised)
How you will be measured
L.FW.1.1.a
L.FW.1.1.b
Health Plan
L.FW.2
Standards
All livestock must be provided with sufficient access to feed. (Revised)
How you will be measured
L.FW.2.a
L.FW.2.b
L.FW.3 Key
Standards
All livestock must be provided with adequate access to a supply of fresh, clean drinking water. (Revised)
How you will be measured
L.FW.3.a
L.FW.3.b
L.FW.3.c
L.FW.3.d
L.FW.3.e
L.FW.4 Key
Standards
Feed must be suitable.
How you will be measured
L.FW.4.a
L.FW.4.b
L.FW.4.c
L.FW.4.d
L.FW.4.e
L.FW.4.f
L.FW.5
Standards
Bought-in feed must be from an assured source or in specific circumstances with a warranty declaration.
How you will be measured
L.FW.5.a
L.FW.5.b
L.FW.5.c
L.FW.5.d
Warranty declaration
L.FW.5.1
Standards
When sourcing cereals, fruit or vegetables from another farm it is recommended that the supplying farm is a member of a farm assurance scheme.
How you will be measured
L.FW.5.1.a
L.FW.5.1.b
L.FW.6
Standards
Records of all feedstuffs purchased must be kept.
How you will be measured
L.FW.6.a
L.FW.6.b
Feed delivery documents/invoices/warranty declarations/grain passports/own records
L.FW.7
Standards
When mixing two or more feed materials together records must be kept.
How you will be measured
L.FW.7.a
L.FW.7.b
Home-mixing records
L.FW.8
Standards
When the mix formulation changes samples must be kept.
How you will be measured
L.FW.8.a
L.FW.8.b
L.FW.8.c
L.FW.8.d
L.FW.9
Standards
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
L.FW.9.a
L.FW.9.b
L.FW.9.c
L.FW.9.d
L.FW.10
Standards
Mobile feed mixing contractors must be suitably certified.
How you will be measured
L.FW.10.a
Contractors’ NAAC registration number
L.FW.11
Standards
Controls must be in place to minimise the risk of contamination of feeds by machinery and equipment.
How you will be measured
L.FW.11.a
L.FW.12 Key
Standards
Feed must be stored in a manner which minimises the risk of contamination. (Revised)
How you will be measured
L.FW.12.a
L.FW.12.b
L.FW.12.c
L.FW.12.d