Turkeys Standards
HOUSING, SHELTER AND HANDLING FACILITIES 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.
TF.HF.1 Key
Housing/hatchery must be constructed and maintained to provide a safe and secure environment for birds/poults
How you will be measured
TF.HF.1.a
TF.HF.1.b
TF.HF.1.c
TF.HF.1.d
TF.HF.1.1
The sound level in housing must be minimised
How you will be measured
TF.HF.1.1.a
TF.HF.2
Housing/hatchery must be appropriately and effectively ventilated
How you will be measured
TF.HF.2.d
TF.HF.2.e
TF.HF.2.f
TF.HF.2.1
Temperature records must be kept
How you will be measured
TF.HF.2.1.a
Temperature records
TF.HF.2.2
A written policy must be in place outlining recognition of and procedures to be followed in the event of heat or cold stress occurring
How you will be measured
TF.HF.2.2.a
TF.HF.2.2.b
Heat and cold stress policy
TF.HF.4 Key
Conditions within the housing must be maintained in a manner that ensures birds are able to keep clean
How you will be measured
TF.HF.4.a
TF.HF.4.c
TF.HF.4.d
TF.HF.4.f
TF.HF.4.g
- Cleaning and disinfection policy
- Cleaning records
- Environmental bacteria test records
TF.HF.4.1
Surfaces within housing/hatchery must be in good condition and must be able to be cleaned and disinfected
TF.HF.4.2
Flocks are provided with clean, fresh bedding to a minimum depth of 2cm
How you will be measured
TF.HF.4.2.a
TF.HF.4.2.b
TF.HF.4.3
Bedding must remain in a dry, friable condition
How you will be measured
TF.HF.4.3.a
TF.HF.4.4
Bedding stored in the open is stored on pallets and is covered
How you will be measured
TF.HF.4.4.a
TF.HF.4.4.b
TF.HF.4.4.c
TF.HF.4.5
Bedding is traceable
Record of origin of bedding
TF.HF.4.9
It is recommended that bales are stored in buildings which do not allow for the ingress of wild birds or rodents
TF.HF.5
Housing/hatchery must be lit to allow normal behaviours, rest and effective inspection of birds/poults
How you will be measured
TF.HF.5.a
TF.HF.5.b
TF.HF.5.c
- Lighting pattern records
- Lux reduction review
- Light level records
TF.HF.5.1
Lighting follows a 24 hour rhythm
How you will be measured
TF.HF.5.1.a
TF.HF.5.1.b
TF.HF.5.2
Birds must have access to the range for at least half their lives
Pop-hole opening records
TF.HF.5.3
Birds have access to the range for a minimum of 8 hours a day
How you will be measured
TF.HF.5.3.a
Pop-hole opening records
TF.HF.5.4
Shelter/cover must be provided on the range
(REVISED)
How you will be measured
TF.HF.5.4.a
TF.HF.6 Key
Housing/poult areas must be of sufficient size
How you will be measured
TF.HF.6.a
- Poult placement records
- Flock weight records
TF.HF.6.1
Houses must have plates which highlight important information
How you will be measured
TF.HF.6.1.a
TF.HF.7
Housing areas must provide for the specific needs of young birds
How you will be measured
TF.HF.7.a
TF.HF.8
Automatic equipment is inspected once a day
How you will be measured
TF.HF.8.a
TF.HF.8.b
- Equipment inspection records
- Maintenance schedules
- Calibration schedules
TF.HF.8.1
An alternative power supply must be available which is capable of supplying all essential electrical systems within the poultry houses/hatchery
How you will be measured
TF.HF.8.1.a
TF.HF.8.1.b
Generator test record
TF.HF.8.2
An alarm system must be in place which alerts stockmen to ventilation equipment failure
How you will be measured
TF.HF.8.2.a
TF.HF.8.2.b
TF.HF.8.2.c
TF.HF.8.2.d
- Alarm system checks
- Alarm test records
TF.HF.9
Fire prevention measures must be taken
How you will be measured
TF.HF.9.a
TF.HF.9.b
TF.HF.9.c
TF.HF.9.d
TF.HF.9.e
TF.HF.9.f
TF.HF.9.g
TF.HF.9.h