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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
B.HF.1 Key
Standards
Housing must be constructed and maintained to provide a safe and secure environment for livestock (Upgraded)
How you will be measured
B.HF.1.a
B.HF.1.b
B.HF.1.c
B.HF.1.d
B.HF.2
Standards
Effective ventilation of housing to minimise high humidity, build-up of odours and maintains a comfortable temperature must be provided
B.HF.3
Standards
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
B.HF.3.b
B.HF.4 Key
Standards
Conditions in housing must be maintained in a manner that ensures livestock are able to keep clean (Upgraded)
How you will be measured
B.HF.4.a
B.HF.4.b
B.HF.4.1
Standards
Safe, suitable, and legal bedding is provided in lying areas
How you will be measured
B.HF.4.1.a
B.HF.4.1.b
B.HF.4.1.c
B.HF.4.1.d
- Delivery Records
– Waste transfer notes
– Waste exemption records
B.HF.5
Standards
Housing must be lit during normal daylight hours (natural or artificial) to allow normal behaviours, rest and effective inspection of livestock (Revised)
How you will be measured
B.HF.5.a
B.HF.5.c
B.HF.6
Standards
Housing must be of sufficient size
How you will be measured
B.HF.6.a
B.HF.6.b
B.HF.6.c
B.HF.6.1 Key
Standards
Tethered housing systems are not permitted. (Revised and Upgraded)
B.HF.7
Standards
Livestock grouped according to age, size and production status (exception cow/calf, ewe/lamb, and goat/kid)
How you will be measured
B.HF.7.b
B.HF.7.c
B.HF.7.d
B.HF.8
Standards
Handling facilities (fixed or portable systems) must be in place or easily accessible (Revised)
How you will be measured
B.HF.8.a
B.HF.8.b
B.HF.8.c
B.HF.9
Standards
There must be appropriate facilities for livestock to give birth which are mainatined in accordance with scheme standards
How you will be measured
B.HF.9.d
B.HF.10
Standards
Facilities must be available on-farm that enable the loading and unloading of livestock with minimal stress (Revised)
How you will be measured
B.HF.10.a
B.HF.10.b
B.HF.10.c
B.HF.10.d
B.HF.10.e
B.HF.11
Standards
Livestock kept outdoors must have access to shelter (natural or man-made; hedges, trees, walls) and well-drained lying areas (Revised)
B.HF.12
Standards
There must be controls in place to minimise overgrazing and poaching
How you will be measured
B.HF.12.a