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Dairy Standards

LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT Version 5.0 (modified)

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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.

R This icon indicates that a record is required.

AIM: The health and welfare of livestock is managed during transportation

DR.LT.1 Key

Vehicles used maintain the health and welfare of livestock being transported.

DR.LT.2

Where bedding is used it must be clean, safe and suitable.

DR.LT.3

Legally required stocking densities must be followed in order to minimise stress and risk of injury.

DR.LT.4 Key

Livestock transported off the farm must be fit for the intended journey

AIM: Well Managed Transportation

DR.LT.5

Livestock transported by a trained and competent person

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Species Specific Certificate of Competence

DR.LT.6

Emergency plans and facilities must be in place

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Contingency plan

DR.LT.7

A valid transporter authorisation is held for the journeys undertaken
- a short journey (Type 1) authorisation for journeys over 65km and up to 8 hours
- a long journey (Type 2) authorisation for journeys over 8 hours

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Transporter authorisation

DR.LT.8

Vehicles and trailers used for journeys in excess of 8 hours must be approved by the relevant competent authority

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Vehicle approval certificate

AIM: Controls to prevent the spread of disease

DR.LT.9 Key

Vehicles must be cleaned and disinfected using DEFRA approved disinfectants

Where to find help
  • Government guidance on animal welfare during transport: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/animal-welfare#animal-welfare-during-transport
  • DEFRA approved disinfectants: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defra-approved-disinfectant-when-and-how-to-use-it
  • DAERA approved disinfectants: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/approved-disinfectants

More Standards

Guidance
  • LT.4.b – It is permitted for a farmer or a haulier if appointed to transport heavily pregnant females (past 90% gestation) short distances under 50km e.g. between or within farm premises if the journey is for the purposes of improving conditions of birth.
  • LT.4 – Animals that are slightly ill or injured may only be transported under very limited circumstances including transport within keepership, only if it does not cause any unnecessary suffering.
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