Dairy Standards
LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT 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.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
DR.LT.5
Livestock transported by a trained and competent person
Species Specific Certificate of Competence
DR.LT.6
Emergency plans and facilities must be in place
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
Transporter authorisation
DR.LT.8
Vehicles and trailers used for journeys in excess of 8 hours must be approved by the relevant competent authority
Vehicle approval certificate
DR.LT.9 Key
Vehicles must be cleaned and disinfected using DEFRA approved disinfectants
- 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
- 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.
