Dairy Standards
HOUSING, SHELTER AND HANDLING FACILITIES Version 5.0 (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.
DR.HF.1 Key
Housing must be constructed and maintained to provide a safe and secure environment for livestock
How you will be measured
DR.HF.1.a
DR.HF.1.b
DR.HF.1.c
DR.HF.1.d
DR.HF.1.e
DR.HF.2
Effective ventilation of housing to minimise high humidity, build-up of odours and maintains a comfortable temperature must be provided
DR.HF.3
Floor surfaces are sound, well constructed and maintained and livestock can walk at ease without slipping or risk of injury
How you will be measured
DR.HF.3.b
DR.HF.4 Key
Conditions in housing must be maintained in a manner that ensures livestock are able to keep clean
How you will be measured
DR.HF.4.a
DR.HF.4.b
DR.HF.4.c
DR.HF.4.d
DR.HF.4.e
DR.HF.4.1
Safe, suitable, and legal bedding is provided in lying areas
*please see additional audit points if Recycled Manure solids are being used as bedding material
How you will be measured
DR.HF.4.1.a
DR.HF.4.1.b
DR.HF.4.1.c
DR.HF.4.1.d
- Delivery Records
– Waste transfer notes
– Waste exemption records
DR.HF.4.2
Lying areas provide comfort
How you will be measured
DR.HF.4.2.a
DR.HF.4.2.b
DR.HF.5
Housing must be lit during normal daylight hours (natural or artificial) to allow normal behaviours, rest and effective inspection of livestock
How you will be measured
DR.HF.5.a
DR.HF.5.c
DR.HF.5.d
DR.HF.6
Housing must be of sufficient size
How you will be measured
DR.HF.6.a
DR.HF.6.b
DR.HF.6.c
DR.HF.6.d
DR.HF.6.e
DR.HF.6.1 Key
Tethered housing systems are not permitted.
DR.HF.7
Livestock grouped according to age, size and production status (exception cow/calf, ewe/lamb, and goat/kid)
How you will be measured
DR.HF.7.b
DR.HF.7.c
DR.HF.7.d
DR.HF.8
Handling facilities (fixed or portable systems) must be in place or easily accessible
How you will be measured
DR.HF.8.a
DR.HF.8.b
DR.HF.8.c
DR.HF.9
There must be appropriate facilities for livestock to give birth which are mainatined in accordance with scheme standards
How you will be measured
DR.HF.9.d
DR.HF.10
Facilities must be available on-farm that enable the loading and unloading of livestock with minimal stress
How you will be measured
DR.HF.10.a
DR.HF.10.b
DR.HF.10.c
DR.HF.10.d
DR.HF.10.e
DR.HF.11
Livestock kept outdoors must have access to shelter (natural or man-made; hedges, trees, walls) and well-drained lying areas
DR.HF.12
There must be controls in place to minimise overgrazing and poaching
How you will be measured
DR.HF.12.a
DR.HF.12.b
