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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:
A clear identification of livestock to deliver food chain traceability
PG.TI.1 Key
Standards
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
Standards
Slapmarkers/tattoo equipment must be kept clean and in serviceable condition
How you will be measured
PG.TI.1.1.a
Aim:
Reporting and recording of movements of livestock to ensure traceability
PG.TI.2 Key
Standards
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).
Aim:
A clear identification of livestock to deliver food chain traceability
PG.TI.3 Key
Standards
Livestock must be accompanied by the required movement and delivery information.
How you will be measured
PG.TI.3.a
PG.TI.3.b
Aim:
Reporting and recording of movements of livestock to ensure traceability
PG.TI.4 Key
Standards
Movement restrictions are strictly observed
How you will be measured
PG.TI.4.a
APHA standstill exemption approval document/licence (for pyramid movements)
Aim:
Controls are in place to maintain assurance status
PG.TI.5 Key
Standards
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
Standards
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
Standards
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
Standards
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