Pigs Standards
TRACEABILITY AND ASSURANCE Version 5.1 (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.
PG.TI.1 Key
Pigs must be identified appropriately
How you will be measured
PG.TI.1.a
PG.TI.1.b
PG.TI.1.c
PG.TI.1.d
PG.TI.1.1
Slapmarkers/tattoo equipment must be kept clean and in serviceable condition
How you will be measured
PG.TI.1.1.a
PG.TI.2 Key
Records of pig movements must be accurately kept to maintain traceability
How you will be measured
PG.TI.2.a
PG.TI.2.b
PG.TI.2.c
PG.TI.2.d
Movement records (e.g. on eAML2 or ScotEID, copies of movement documents/haulier summary, or other records).
PG.TI.3 Key
Livestock must be accompanied by the required movement and delivery information.
How you will be measured
PG.TI.3.a
PG.TI.3.b
PG.TI.4 Key
Movement restrictions are strictly observed
How you will be measured
PG.TI.4.a
APHA standstill exemption approval document/licence (for pyramid movements)
PG.TI.5 Key
Controls must be in place to ensure assurance status of livestock and semen being sold as assured
How you will be measured
PG.TI.5.a
PG.TI.5.b
PG.TI.5.c
PG.TI.5.d
PG.TI.5.e
PG.TI.5.f
PG.TI.5.g
PG.TI.5.h
PG.TI.5.i
- Written derogation(s) from Red Tractor for non-assured stock/semen
- Semen delivery notes
- Evidence of notification to customers of suspension/withdrawal
PG.TI.5.1
It is recommended that the assurance status of source farms is verified using Red Tractor Checkers and Services no more than 72 hours before intake of any pigs
Evidence of assurance status checks
PG.TI.6
Importation of breeding stock and/or semen from outside the UK must be done in accordance with the NPA Imports Protocol
How you will be measured
PG.TI.6.a
Signed veterinary statement
PG.TI.7
Records must be kept of all breeding stock and semen suppliers
How you will be measured
PG.TI.7.a
PG.TI.7.b
Breeding stock/semen records
- eAML2 electronic pig movement reporting: https://www.eaml2.org.uk/ami/about.eb
- ScotEID electronic pig movement reporting: https://www.scoteid.com/user/register
- Government guidance on pig identification and movements:
– https://www.gov.uk/topic/keeping-farmed-animals/pig-identity-registration-movements (England)
– https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2021-01/pig-identification-and-movement-guidance.pdf (Wales)
– https://www.gov.scot/publications/livestock-identification-and-traceability-guidance/pages/pigs/ (Scotland)
– https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/registration-pig-holdings-and-identification-and-movement-pigsguidance-keepers (Northern Ireland) - Red Tractor Checker service to complete assurance checks on other farms, hauliers and markets: https://checkers.redtractor.org.uk/rtassurance/services.eb
- NPA Imports Protocol: http://www.npa-uk.org.uk/Briefings.html
More Standards
- TI.1 – *Pigs moving to a semen centre for the purpose of collecting semen, or for breeding purposes with the intention of returning the pig to the holding from which it was moved.*In England and Wales the slapmark has to be applied to both shoulders; in Northern Ireland and Scotland the slapmark only has to be applied to one shoulder (although depending on processor requirements producers may apply to both shoulders). Whilst the letters ‘UK’ must be used on eartags, these letters are optional for slapmarks and ear tattoos (unless required for export). In Northern Ireland all pigs over 6 months of age (even if not moving off the holding) and all pigs moved off the holding must be identified with an eartag detailing a full ID mark (holding code plus individual ID number), except for pigs under 6 months of age moving to slaughter.
- TI.2 -In England and Wales movements must be notified electronically via eAML2. In Scotland movements are notified to the ScotEID movement reporting database. In Northern Ireland, movements are reported to DAERA (APHIS). Movements reported to either eAML2 or ScotEID will pre-notify the other respective system, for moves between England/Wales and Scotland.
Additionally, in Northern Ireland movements between different premises within the same holding do not need to be notified to DAERA and an official movement document does not need to be completed. However, records of these movements need to be kept on farm.
For Trichinella control, fully enclosed indoor units and outdoor breeding units weaning pigs into indoor set-ups before 5 weeks of age may declare the pigs as coming from controlled housing, as long as all units that pigs are sourced from are also deemed as controlled housing. Units where pigs over 5 weeks of age (excluding breeding boars and sows) have outdoor access must indicate the controlled housing status as determined by the FSA Trichinella risk assessment tool applied annually by the designated vet (see OP.12). - TI.3 – England and Wales the haulier summary must be carried by the person transporting pigs, for all movements. In Northern Ireland the movement document must accompany pigs during transit, except for movements of pigs between different premises within the same holding. In Scotland where a movement has been notified to the ScotEID database the movement does not need to be accompanied by a
movement document, except for movements of pigs less than 12 months old (identified with a temporary mark) and movements of pigs to England, Wales or Northern Ireland. - TI.5 – See Appendix for more information on chain of assurance requirements. Recognised transport assurance schemes are the Red Tractor Livestock Transport scheme or the Quality Meat Scotland Haulage Assurance scheme. Livestock can only be transported by a member’s own trailer (audited under LT section during Red Tractor Pigs scheme audit) or an assured haulier. It is not permitted for a member to transport pigs for another member using their own trailer, even if assured.
