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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:
HOUSING, SHELTER AND HANDLING FACILITIES
TL.HF.1 Key
Standards
Housing/hatchery must be constructed and maintained to provide a safe and secure environment for birds/poults
How you will be measured
TL.HF.1.a
TL.HF.1.b
TL.HF.1.c
TL.HF.1.d
TL.HF.1.1
Standards
The sound level in housing must be minimised
How you will be measured
TL.HF.1.1.a
TL.HF.2
Standards
Housing/hatchery must be appropriately and effectively ventilated
How you will be measured
TL.HF.2.a
TL.HF.2.b
Ventilation plan
TL.HF.2.1
Standards
Temperature records must be kept
How you will be measured
TL.HF.2.1.a
Temperature records
TL.HF.2.2
Standards
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
TL.HF.2.2.a
TL.HF.2.2.b
Heat and cold stress policy
TL.HF.3
Standards
Floors must be constructed and maintained in a manner that minimises the risk of injury
How you will be measured
TL.HF.3.a
TL.HF.3.b
TL.HF.4 Key
Standards
Conditions within the housing must be maintained in a manner that ensures birds are able to keep clean
How you will be measured
TL.HF.4.a
TL.HF.4.c
TL.HF.4.d
TL.HF.4.f
- Cleaning and disinfection policy
- Cleaning records
- Environmental bacteria test records
TL.HF.4.1
Standards
Surfaces within housing/hatchery must be in good condition and must be able to be cleaned and disinfected
TL.HF.4.2
Standards
Flocks are provided with clean, fresh bedding to a minimum depth of 2cm
How you will be measured
TL.HF.4.2.a
TL.HF.4.2.b
TL.HF.4.3
Standards
Bedding must remain in a dry, friable condition
How you will be measured
TL.HF.4.3.a
TL.HF.4.4
Standards
Bedding stored in the open is stored on pallets and is covered
How you will be measured
TL.HF.4.4.a
TL.HF.4.4.b
TL.HF.4.4.c
TL.HF.4.5
Standards
Bedding is traceable
Record of origin of bedding
TL.HF.4.9
Standards
It is recommended that bales are stored in buildings which do not allow for the ingress of wild birds or rodents
TL.HF.5
Standards
Housing/hatchery must be lit to allow normal behaviours, rest and effective inspection of birds/poults
How you will be measured
TL.HF.5.a
TL.HF.5.b
TL.HF.5.c
- Lighting pattern records
- Lux reduction review
- Light level records
TL.HF.5.1
Standards
Lighting follows a 24 hour rhythm
How you will be measured
TL.HF.5.1.a
TL.HF.5.1.b
TL.HF.6 Key
Standards
Housing/poult areas must be of sufficient size
How you will be measured
TL.HF.6.a
- Poult placement records
- Flock weight records
TL.HF.6.1
Standards
Houses must have plates which highlight important information
How you will be measured
TL.HF.6.1.a
TL.HF.8
Standards
Automatic equipment is inspected once a day
How you will be measured
TL.HF.8.a
TL.HF.8.b
- Equipment inspection records
- Maintenance schedules
- Calibration schedules
TL.HF.8.1
Standards
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
TL.HF.8.1.a
TL.HF.8.1.b
Generator test record
TL.HF.8.2
Standards
An alarm system must be in place which alerts stockmen to ventilation equipment failure
How you will be measured
TL.HF.8.2.a
TL.HF.8.2.b
TL.HF.8.2.c
TL.HF.8.2.d
- Alarm system checks
- Alarm test records
TL.HF.9
Standards
Fire prevention measures must be taken
How you will be measured
TL.HF.9.a
TL.HF.9.b
TL.HF.9.c
TL.HF.9.d
TL.HF.9.e
TL.HF.9.f
TL.HF.9.g
TL.HF.9.h