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HATCHERY EGGS

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:

HATCHERY EGGS

KH.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

KH.HC.1.a

Hatchery has ensured that breeding flocks supplying eggs have been tested for Salmonella

KH.HC.3

Standards

One way product flow must be maintained from egg receipt to duckling dispatch

KH.HC.4

Standards

Incoming air must be filtered and a positive airflow from eggs to ducklings must be maintained

How you will be measured

KH.HC.4.a

Filters are cleaned/changed weekly or in accordance with manufacturers instructions

KH.HC.4.b

Records of weekly filter checks are kept

KH.HC.4.c

Exhaust systems will take into account where down and dust may go and who may be affected by it

Filter check records

KH.HC.5

Standards

Differentiation must be maintained between ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ areas

How you will be measured

KH.HC.5.a

Staff are aware of these requirements and are provided with dedicated protective clothing and footwear

KH.HC.5.b

Equipment is segregated between ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ areas

KH.HC.6

Standards

All eggs must be fumigated or sanitised prior to setting

How you will be measured

KH.HC.6.a

Fumigation and sanitising parameters are recorded for each batch
  • Fumigation/sanitising parameter records
  • Written fumigation Procedure

KH.HC.7

Standards

Incubation hatcher and setter equipment must be easy to clean, in good working order and sealed to the floor

KH.HC.7.1

Standards

Automation and conveyors must not cause injury to ducklings

KH.HC.7.2

Standards

The appropriate incubator or hatchery programme for the machine used must be available for inspection

Incubator or hatchery programme

KH.HC.8

Standards

The hatchery must have a dedicated egg store and a designated setter room.

KH.HC.9

Standards

Eggs must be stored in a temperature and humidity controlled room

Daily records of temperatures in incubator and hatcher rooms

KH.HC.10

Standards

Hatching eggs must be identifiable

How you will be measured

KH.HC.10.a

The following can be identified for each egg: - farm of origin - date of lay - flock/house ID - age of flock

KH.HC.10.b

Floor eggs and dirty nest eggs are labelled and stored separately

KH.HC.11

Standards

The hatchery must retain production records for each consignment of eggs

How you will be measured

KH.HC.11.a

Production records include: - farm of origin - date of lay - date of collection and vehicle identity - setting date - setter number - transfer date - hatchery number - duckling and cull numbers (hatchability) - transport records, which include quantity, destination and driver's name - placement details - dead in shell analysis

Production records

KH.HC.12

Standards

Eggs and ducklings must be transported in purpose built vehicles

How you will be measured

KH.HC.12.a

Vehicles are fitted with: - a powered ventilation system - a temperature recording system - an in-cab read-out - a load-locking system - a tail-lift (where applicable)

KH.HC.12.b

Vehicles equipped to regulate temperature by actively regulating airflow and ventilation

KH.HC.12.c

Vehicles are easily cleanable

KH.HC.12.d

If carrying ducklings the driver has means of communication in the event of emergency

KH.HC.12.e

If the load is left unattended it is locked

KH.HC.13

Standards

A vehicle cleaning and sanitation policy is in place

How you will be measured

KH.HC.13.a

Vehicles are cleaned internally between loads

KH.HC.13.b

Vehicles are cleaned between loads, unless a split delivery is being carried out

Vehicle sanitation policy

KH.HC.14

Standards

Injured or sick ducklings must not be transported

How you will be measured

KH.HC.14.a

Injured or sick ducklings are humanely culled immediately

Mortality records

KH.HC.15

Standards

The time between hatch and unloading at the farm must not exceed 72 hours

KH.HC.16

Standards

Ducklings must be placed in clean, dry, ventilated containers

How you will be measured

KH.HC.16.a

Containers or trolleys are labelled to ensure traceability