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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.
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Aim:
LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT
B.LT.1 Key
Standards
Vehicles used maintain the health and welfare of livestock being transported. (Revised)
How you will be measured
B.LT.1.a
B.LT.1.b
B.LT.1.c
B.LT.1.d
B.LT.1.e
B.LT.1.f
B.LT.1.g
B.LT.1.h
B.LT.1.i
B.LT.1.j
B.LT.1.k
B.LT.1.m
B.LT.2
Standards
Where bedding is used it must be clean, safe and suitable.
How you will be measured
B.LT.2.a
B.LT.3
Standards
Legally required stocking densities must be followed in order to minimise stress and risk of injury.
How you will be measured
B.LT.3.a
B.LT.3.b
B.LT.3.d
B.LT.4 Key
Standards
Livestock transported off the farm must be fit for the intended journey
How you will be measured
B.LT.4.a
B.LT.4.b
B.LT.4.c
B.LT.5
Standards
Livestock transported by a trained and competent person
How you will be measured
B.LT.5.a
B.LT.5.b
Species Specific Certificate of Competence
B.LT.6
Standards
Emergency plans and facilities must be in place
How you will be measured
B.LT.6.a
B.LT.6.b
Contingency plan
B.LT.7
Standards
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
B.LT.8
Standards
Vehicles and trailers used for journeys in excess of 8 hours must be approved by the relevant competent authority
Vehicle approval certificate
B.LT.9 Key
Standards
Vehicles must be cleaned and disinfected using DEFRA approved disinfectants
How you will be measured
B.LT.9.a