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Husbandry Procedures Version 5.2

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PF.HP.1 PF.HP.2 PF.HP.3.1

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: Responsible and competent undertaking of husbandry procedures

PF.HP.1

Husbandry procedures must be carried out appropriately
(REVISED)

How you will be measured

PF.HP.1.a

Ear tagging/notching, slapmarking, tattooing and tusk trimming are only performed by demonstrably competent persons

PF.HP.1.b

Records are kept of the persons who perform specific husbandry procedures

PF.HP.1.c

Only husbandry procedures detailed in the VHP are carried out

PF.HP.1.d

Procedures other than those specifically listed in the Red Tractor Pigs Scheme* are only carried out under veterinary direction, details of which are outlined in the VHP

PF.HP.1.e

Multiple notching is only carried out as a last resort in pedigree breeding where pig colouring prevents the use of tattooing. Otherwise, only a single ear notch is permitted (1 notch in 1 ear)

PF.HP.1.f

Ear notching is only carried out on pigs up to 7 days of age

PF.HP.1.g

Tail docking is prohibited for free-range pigs, including outdoor sows/gilts†

Record(s) of persons that perform husbandry procedures
VHP

PF.HP.2 Key

Surgical castration is not permitted

How you will be measured

PF.HP.2.a

Use of immunological products that temporarily suppress testicular function is permitted, but only upon receipt of permission in writing from the member’s processor customers

Processor permission

PF.HP.3.1 Key

Measures must be in place on all units to minimise risk of tail biting and avoid the need for tail docking

How you will be measured

PF.HP.3.1.a

A risk assessment is carried out to identify farm-specific risk factors for tail biting on the unit

PF.HP.3.1.b

Risk assessment is carried out at least annually