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Chicken Standards

HATCHERY EGGS Version 5.1 (modified)

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CH.HC.1 CH.HC.2 CH.HC.3 CH.HC.4 CH.HC.5 CH.HC.6 CH.HC.7 CH.HC.7.1 CH.HC.8 CH.HC.9 CH.HC.10 CH.HC.11 CH.HC.12 CH.HC.13 CH.HC.14 CH.HC.15 CH.HC.16
Glossary

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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AIM: Hatchery eggs are fit for purpose

CH.HC.1

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

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

CH.HC.2

All incoming eggs must be from breeder flocks certified Mycoplasma gallisepticum free and of known Mycoplasma synoviae status

How you will be measured

CH.HC.2.a

The setting of eggs from Mycoplasma gallisepticum and/or Mycoplasma Synoviae positive flocks should be avoided. If unavoidable, the continued use of eggs from positive flocks must be accompanied by a documented Mycoplasma Containment plan that covers the following basic parameters: - Methods of containment of the spread of the Mycoplasma concerned - An intervention plan in the event of health and welfare problems associated with the Mycoplasma (breeder and progeny) - Programmed depletion of the affected flock(s) at the earliest opportunity with due consideration for the availability of hatching eggs A positive test will be considered to be a field strain infection unless laboratory testing on the isolated Mycoplasma shows this is caused by a vaccine strain
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  • Flock M. gallisepticum and M. synoviae testing records
  • Mycoplasma Containment Plan

CH.HC.3

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

CH.HC.4

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

How you will be measured

CH.HC.4.a

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

CH.HC.4.b

Records of weekly filter checks are kept

CH.HC.4.c

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

CH.HC.5

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

How you will be measured

CH.HC.5.a

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

CH.HC.5.b

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

CH.HC.6

All eggs must be fumigated or sanitised prior to setting

How you will be measured

CH.HC.6.a

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

CH.HC.7

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

CH.HC.7.1

Automation and conveyors must not cause injury to chicks

CH.HC.8

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

CH.HC.9

Eggs must be stored in a temperature and humidity controlled room

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Daily records of temperatures in incubator and hatcher rooms

CH.HC.10

Hatching eggs must be identifiable

How you will be measured

CH.HC.10.a

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

CH.HC.10.b

Floor eggs and dirty nest eggs are labelled and stored separately

CH.HC.11

The hatchery must retain production records for each consignment of eggs

How you will be measured

CH.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 - chick and cull numbers (hatchability) - transport records which include quantity, destination and driver's name - placement details
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Production records

CH.HC.12

Eggs and chicks must be transported in purpose built vehicles

How you will be measured

CH.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)

CH.HC.12.b

Vehicles equipped to regulate temperature by actively regulating airflow and ventilation

CH.HC.12.c

Vehicles are easily cleanable

CH.HC.12.d

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

CH.HC.12.e

If the load is left unattended it is locked

CH.HC.13

A vehicle cleaning and sanitation policy is in place

How you will be measured

CH.HC.13.a

Vehicles are cleaned internally between loads

CH.HC.13.b

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

CH.HC.14

Injured or sick chicks must not be transported

How you will be measured

CH.HC.14.a

Injured or sick chicks are humanely culled immediately
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Mortality records

CH.HC.15

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

CH.HC.16

Chicks must be placed in clean, dry, ventilated containers

How you will be measured

CH.HC.16.a

Containers or trolleys are labelled to ensure traceability

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