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1 Animal Welfare Farm Certification system in Korea

2 Concept of animal welfare Table of Contents Five freedoms for animal welfare Need for animal welfare Animal welfare certification system in Korea Animal welfare certification in animal protection act Animal welfare certification procedures Certification standards for animal welfare farm The status of animal welfare certified farms Case of animal welfare certified Farm )

3 Concept of Animal Welfare OIE Definition An animal is in a good state of welfare if (as indicated by scientific evidence) it is healthy, comfortable, well nourished, safe, able to express innate behavior, and if it is not suffering from unpleasant states such as pain, fear, and distress.

4 Five Freedoms for Animal Welfare Freedom from Hunger and Thirst Freedom from Discomfort Freedom from Pain, Injury ordisease Freedom toexpress Normal Behaviors Freedomfrom Fear and Distress FAWC (The Farm Animal Welfare Council, 1993, UK)

5 Need for Animal Welfare Trend in Korea Greater interest in food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare FMD and AI outbreak, increasing interest in animal health& welfare

6 Need for Animal Welfare Global Trends Higher animal welfare regulations in EU, USA, Canada, etc. Adoption of OIE (World Organization for Animal Health) standards for animal welfare Animal welfare adopted as a agenda in Korea-EU FTA

7 Animal Welfare Farm Ceritification System in Korea (1) What is Animal Welfare Certification System? The government certifies an animal farm - breeds livestock humanely in accordance with animal welfare standards improving animal welfare and the quality and safety of livestock products - animal health management and farm envrionment, etc.

8 Animal Welfare Farm Certification System in Korea (2) The Base of Certification With an amendment to the Animal Protection Act, the animal welfare farm certification and labeling system were introduced on 4- August 2011 and implemented on 20-March 2012.

9 Animal Welfare Farm Certification System in Korea (3) History Sep 2009 : Draft of animal welfare standards for laying Hens Aug 2011 : Introduction of the animal welfare farm certification system in line with the amendment to the Animal Protection Act Sep 2011: T/F and briefing sessions on standards for animal welfare farms for laying hens 20-Mar 2012 : Implementation of the animal welfare farm certification system(laying hens)

10 Animal Welfare farm Certification in Animal Protection Act (1) Animal Welfare Farm Certification in ACT Animal Protection Act(Article 29, Section 1) Animal welfare certification will be issued to an animal farm that breeds animals allowing them to express their normal behaviors. Animal Protection Enforcement Regulation(Article 29) Animals specified in the MIFAFF ordinance include cattle, pigs, chickens and other animals designated by QIA Commissioner. The Introduction of Animal Welfare Certification System by Species Year Species Laying Hens Pigs Chickens Dairy & Beef Cattle

11 Animal Welfare farm Certification in Animal Protection Act (2) Application for Animal Welfare Farm Certification Animal Protection Act(Article 29, Section 2) Application to QIA Commissioner according to the MIFAFF s ordinance Animal Protection Enforcement Regulation(Article 31) Required Documents: Application document, a copy of livestock industry registration certificate, farm management status report

12 Animal Welfare farm Certification in Animal Protection Act (3) Support by Government Animal Protection Act(Article 29, Section 3) The MIFAFF can provide the following support for animal welfare farms. - Improvement of farm facilities for better animal welfare - Guidance and training on the improvement of animal farm Environments and management Animal Protection Act(Article 29, Section 6) The MIFAFF, local governments, livestock industry associations and animal protection associations should utilize the cases of managing animal welfare farms as an educational or promotional resources.

13 Animal Welfare Certification in Animal Protection Act (4) Prohibition on illegal Activities Animal Protection Act(Article 29, Section 4) When certified in any unlawful or illegal way or not met by certification requirements, the certification will be cancelled. Animal Protection Act(Article 29, Section 5) Those decertified are not allowed to apply for certification within 1 year of the cancellation. Animal Protection Act(Article 30) Activities of obtaining animal welfare farm certification in any unlawful or illegal way Activities of designating non certified farms as certified

14 Animal Welfare Certification in Animal Protection Act (5) Identification Animal Protection Act(Article 33, Section 1) Identification of Animal welfare farm can be labeled on the packages or containers of livestock products from certified farms, suchasmeat,milkandeggs. Animal Protection Act(Article 33, Section 2) Animal welfare identification logo, the farmers name, certification number, livestock species, and farm location should be labeled together. Only if additionally certified as free range, this term can be used.

15 Animal Welfare Certification in Animal Protection Act (6) Labelling Farm Signboard Animal Welfare Logo Animal Welfare Certified Eggs

16 Administrative Measure in Animal Protection Act Penalties Animal Protection Act(Article 46, Section 2) Thoseapplicabletoanyofthefollowingswillbefinedunder5millionwon. - Those who obtain animal welfare farm certification in an unlawful way - Those who designate non certified farms as certified Animal Protection Act(Article 47, Section 1) Thoseapplicabletoanyofthefollowingswillbefinedunder1millionwon - Those who fail to report the certification succession

17 Certification Procedures (1) Application Submit the application document to the Animal Protection& Welfare Division, QIA Document Review Notification of the results to applicants within 30 days Farm Assessment Assessor and Animal protection Inspector visit farm to assess whether the farm comply with certification requirements, and report the assessment results.

18 Certification Procedures(2) Certification Referring to the final report, the QIA decides whether to issue the certification. - With no inappropriate item and a total score of over 80 points, the suitability decision will be made. Following up control QIA and local governments have to follow up certified farms. (More than once a year) - Identification and labeling check on sales and handling places for animal welfare livestock products(more than once a year)

19 Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm (1) General Standards (All Species) Livestock industry-registered farm Manager(s) must have a good working knowledge of their system and the livestock Management and operation in accordance with animal welfare certification standards Free range farm identification: Farms in accordance with free range standards

20 Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm(2) General Standards (All Species) Responsibilities of a Manager knowledge about relevant laws and regulations regarding animal welfare and breeding methods Preventing unnecessary animal diseases and keeping animals in good status Attending regular training about animal(more than 4 hours per year) Providing information requested by QIA for certification review

21 Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm(3) General Standards (All Species) Livestock Management Livestock should be raised in certified animal welfare farms. All animals : vibrant, shiny-haired, light-gaited, energetically consuming feed and water Ban from the use of veterinary drugs, such as antibiotics, in feed and water

22 Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm(4) General Standards (All Species) Livestock Management Livestock should be raised in certified animal welfare farms. All animals : vibrant, shiny-haired, light-gaited, energetically consuming feed and water Ban from the use of veterinary drugs, such as antibiotics, in feed and water

23 Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm (5) Assessment elements 1. Common Requirements 2. Management Document, emergency plan, animal health plan Food and Water Inspection Equipment, etc

24 Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm (6) Assessment elements 3. Environment Stocking density Buildings Floor and litter Air quality and Temperature Nest boxes Perches Multi-tier

25 Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm (7) Assessment elements 4. Free Range (additionally) Management Shade / Shelter Popholes Stocking density

26 Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm (8) General Standards (Laying Hen) Environment Nest boxes : at least 1m 2 per 120 hens Perches -at least 15cm per head -Diameter : 3~6cm -Distance between perch pole : at least 30cm -Height : at least 40cm, the highest less than 1m Stocking density : Less than 9 heads per 1m 2 (recommend 7 heads)

27 Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm (9) General Standards (Laying Hens) Environment Lighting -a minimum period of 8 hours continuous light - a minimum period of 6 hours continuous darkness -a minimum of 10 luxthroughout the house Air quality -Ammonia : < 25 ppm -CO 2 : < 5,000 ppm

28 The status of certifiedanimal welfare farms The status of certified farms Certified farms: 27 farms(including 8 free-range farms) Inprogress:12farms Species: Laying hens Population: 4,000~32,000 heads Price of egg( ) -commonegg:156won/ea - animal welfare certified egg: 474 won/ea -organiccertifiedegg:600won/ea

29 Case of Farm (1) Floor and Litter Popholes

30 Case of Farm (2) Feeders Perches

31 Case of Farm (3) Free Range Area(shade/shelter) A stream of spring water

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