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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
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Aim:
HATCHERY EGGS
CH.HC.1
Standards
Eggs from flocks infected with Salmonella enteritidis or Salmonella typhimurium must not be admitted to the hatchery.
How you will be measured
CH.HC.1.a
CH.HC.2
Standards
All incoming eggs must be from breeder flocks certified Mycoplasma gallisepticum free and of known Mycoplasma synoviae status. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CH.HC.2.a
- Flock M. gallisepticum and M. synoviae testing records
- Mycoplasma Containment Plan
CH.HC.3
Standards
One way product flow must be maintained from egg receipt to chick dispatch.
CH.HC.4
Standards
Incoming air must be filtered and a positive airflow from eggs to chicks must be maintained. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CH.HC.4.a
CH.HC.4.b
CH.HC.4.c
Filter check records
CH.HC.5
Standards
Differentiation must be maintained between ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ areas.
How you will be measured
CH.HC.5.a
CH.HC.5.b
CH.HC.6
Standards
All eggs must be fumigated or sanitised prior to setting. (New)
How you will be measured
CH.HC.6.a
- Fumigation/sanitising parameter records
- Written fumigation Procedure
CH.HC.7
Standards
Incubation hatcher and setter equipment must be easy to clean, in good working order and sealed to the floor.
CH.HC.7.1
Standards
Automation and conveyors must not cause injury to chicks.
CH.HC.8
Standards
The hatchery must have a dedicated egg store and a designated setter room.
CH.HC.9
Standards
Eggs must be stored in a temperature and humidity controlled room. (Revised)
Daily records of temperatures in incubator and hatcher rooms
CH.HC.10
Standards
Hatching eggs must be identifiable. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CH.HC.10.a
CH.HC.10.b
CH.HC.11
Standards
The hatchery must retain production records for each consignment of eggs. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CH.HC.11.a
Production Records
CH.HC.12
Standards
Eggs and chicks must be transported in purpose built vehicles. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CH.HC.12.a
CH.HC.12.b
CH.HC.12.c
CH.HC.12.d
CH.HC.12.e
CH.HC.13
Standards
A vehicle cleaning and sanitation policy is in place.
How you will be measured
CH.HC.13.a
CH.HC.13.b
CH.HC.14
Standards
Injured or sick chicks must not be transported. (New)
How you will be measured
CH.HC.14.a
Mortality records
CH.HC.15
Standards
The time between hatch and unloading at the farm must not exceed 72 hours. (New)
CH.HC.16
Standards
Chicks must be placed in clean, dry, ventilated containers. (New)
How you will be measured
CH.HC.16.a