Chicken Hatchery Standards

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1 Chicken Hatchery Standards DP.1 DP.2 DP.2.1 DP.2.2 DP.3 DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES AIM: Plans and procedures in place to ensure safe and legal food production STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Producers must have a copy of the Hard copy or electronic Red Tractor Assurance for Farms Scheme Standards Poultry Hatchery available A documented plan for the You have considered the risks to your farm e.g. effective management of serious o feed and /or water equipment failing incidents and potential emergency o Fire situations that threaten the welfare o Extreme weather (drought, flooding, snow) of livestock or farm workers, food o Disease outbreaks/movement bans safety, or the environment must be o Reporting activist activity (police, relevant trade body, your in place and known to key staff certification body, customers) o Accident o Pollution incident Plan includes telephone and other contact details (including out of hours) e.g. vet, Environment Agency hotline, energy, feed and water suppliers ey staff have access to plan An Avian Influenza contingency The plan is reviewed annually and updated when necessary AI contingency plan plan must be in place There must be an emergency water supply capable of providing water at maximum demand for 24 hours Systems must be in place for recording, investigating and resolution of any complaints Complaints made by local authority, general public, customers (e.g. abattoir feedback) or other System includes recording : Complaint records 1

2 DP.4 Upgraded received that are relevant to the o the complaint requirements of the Hatchery o the investigation result Standard o the action taken to prevent the issue happening again Producers must ensure that new New production sites include (but are not limited to) new and existing production sites are suitable for use buildings and land, including those used seasonally The certification body has been informed of the site and it has been added to your Red Tractor membership How has the land or building been used before? Has it been used previously by another assured producer and inspected under their assurance registration How close are the nearest other poultry and what is their health status Is the area and are the buildings free from any physical hazards (for example old machinery, vehicle batteries, sharp edges, etc)? Do the buildings comply with current /anticipated legal requirements Are there any known or likely health and disease risks from previous stock (for example parasites)? Where to find help Red Tractor Assurance For Farms Poultry Scheme: Defra - Farm Fires Protecting Farm Animal Welfare: farm-fires.pdf The Poultry Breeding Flocks and Hatcheries (England) Order 2007: s/ncp-sal-breed.pdf Guide to the Poultry Breeding Flocks and Hatcheries Order: 2

3 TI.1 TI.2 TRACEABILITY AND ASSURANCE STATUS AIM: Clear identification of livestock to deliver food chain traceability STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Chicks must be identified and Scheme registration number is included on dispatch notes records kept to maintain traceability AIM: Assurance status is maintained at all times STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Eggs must be sourced from farms certified to the relevant scheme standards 3

4 SC.1 Revised SC.1.1 SC.2 New STAFF AND CONTRACTORS AIM: All staff and contractors are trained and signed off as competent to carry out the activities they are employed to do STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Systems must be in place to ensure new staff are effectively trained and signed-off as competent to carry out the activities they are employed to do Drivers must receive documented, relevant training in welfare The performance and competence of staff must be regularly reviewed and refresher training implemented as required Nobody starts work without an induction, supervision or explanation of the tasks they will carry out For particular tasks (mentioned elsewhere) training is given prior to being left to complete the task unsupervised Staff are regularly observed and the output of their work reviewed Refresher training is implemented immediately if issues found SC.3 Records of training must be kept A training record is available for all, including: o Name o Start date, if applicable o Training given o Date of training o Who provided the training Where staff are trained to undertake specific tasks this is listed in the record SC.4 Where labour providers are used An agreement is in place that details checks for right to work, identity New to supply temporary or checks, skill requirements and confirms Gangmasters licence is held permanent staff an agreement must be in place to ensure SC.5 New competent persons are provided Producers must adopt British Poultry Training Poultry Passport as the formal route for industry training and training Training must be given by a recognised training provider to Diploma (Level 2 for conventionally reared meat chickens) or formal in-house training programme approved by British Poultry Training 4 Training records Training records Labour Provider Agreement

5 recognition Where to find help British Poultry Training Poultry Passport: 5

6 HC.1 HC.2 HC.3 HC.4 HC.5 HC.6 HC.7 HC.8 HATCHERY EGGS (HC) AIM: Hatchery eggs are fit for purpose STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Eggs from flocks infected with Salmonella enteriditis or Salmonella typhimurium must not be admitted to the hatchery All incoming eggs must be from breeder flocks certified Mycoplasma gallisepticum free and of known Mycoplasma synoviae status One way product flow must be maintained from egg receipt to chick dispatch Incoming air must be filtered. A positive airflow from eggs to chicks must be maintained Differentiation must be maintained between clean and dirty areas All eggs must be fumigated or sanitised prior to setting Incubation hatcher and setter equipment must be easy to clean, in good working order and sealed to the floor The hatchery must have a dedicated egg store and a designated setter room Staff are aware of these requirements and are provided with dedicated protective clothing and footwear Equipment is segregated between clean and dirty areas Fumigation and sanitising parameters are recorded for each batch Fumigation/ sanitising parameter records 6

7 HC.9 HC.10 HC.11 HC.12 HC.13 Eggs must be stored in a temperature and humidity controlled room. Hatching eggs must be identifiable The following can be identified for each egg: o Farm of origin o Date of lay The hatchery must retain production records for each consignment of eggs Eggs must be collected and chicks must be delivered in purpose built vehicles A vehicle cleaning and sanitation policy is in place Floor eggs and dirty nest eggs are labelled and stored separately Production records include: o Farm of origin o Date of lay o Date of collection and vehicle identity o Setting date o Setter number o Transfer date o Hatchery number o Chick and cull numbers (hatchability) o Transport records o Placement details Vehicles are fitted with: o fans o a cooling system o a temperature recording system o An in-cab read-out o A load-locking system o A tail-lift Vehicles must be easily cleanable If carrying chicks the driver has means of communication in the event of emergency Vehicles are cleaned internally between loads Vehicles are cleaned between loads, unless a split delivery is being carried out 7

8 HF.1 HF.2 HOUSING, SHELTER AND HANDLING FACILITIES AIM: Safe, comfortable and hygienic housing for all birds STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Hatchery must be constructed No sharp edges, projections or other hazards and maintained to provide a safe Electrical installations inaccessible to stock environment for chicks Housing securely contains livestock Hatchery must be appropriately and effectively ventilated Ventilation minimises high humidity, build-up of odours and maintains a comfortable temperature. HF.2.1 HF.2.2 Chick holding areas must be temperature controlled and monitored Temperature records must be kept When the outside temperature exceeds 30C in the shade the inside temperature should not exceed the outside temperature by more than 3C Records kept of minimum and maximum daily temperatures at bird level HF.3 HF.4 HF.4.1 HF.4.2 HF.5 Revised Floors must be constructed and maintained in order to prevent injury Surfaces within hatchery must be in good condition and must be able to be cleaned and disinfected Chicks must be loaded into clean chick boxes Drains in production areas are accessible and cleanable Hatchery must be lit to allow normal behaviours, rest and effective inspection of chicks Floors are in good condition Floors are hygienically managed Environmental swabs for TVCs must be carried out weekly and records maintained Chick boxes are cleaned, dried and sanitised after every delivery Levels of natural or artificial lighting in chick grading areas is of a level that all housed stock can be seen clearly Holding rooms should be lit with controlled or blue lighting Lighting pattern records 8

9 HF.5.1 HF.6 HF.6.1 Revised HF.7 HF.8 HF.9 HF.10 HF.11 Facilities to reduce light must be available AIM: Housing should be specific to bird size and requirements STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Chick area must be of sufficient size Stocking density in chick boxes must be a minimum of 21cm 2 to a maximum of 25 cm 2 per chick AIM: Systems within housing are fit for purpose STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Automatic equipment is inspected Records kept of: once a day o checks o malfunctions o rectifications An alternative power supply must Malfunctions are rectified immediately be available which is capable of Generators are tested weekly on load supplying all essential electrical systems within the hatchery Electrical installations must be Electrician registered with NICEIC, BSI, NAPIT, AESIF, ELECSA, JIB Electrician s invoice tested once every 5 years by a registered electrician Alarms must be responded to When an alarm is triggered the following are recorded: within 15 minutes o Time o Date o response Incubation equipment is alarmed for high and low temperatures and mains failure 9

10 HF.12 Fire prevention measures must be Safe use and storage of flammable/combustible materials taken Every building exceeding 30m in length has two doors and complies with relevant Building Regulations, particularly with regard to fire escape exits Access to building is restricted Buildings are secure Smoking is restricted to designated areas only Machinery under goes routine maintenance Escape routes and passages are kept clear at all times Notices are displayed in all main houses of the nearest telephone point Where to find help Defra - Heat Stress in Poultry: Solving the Problem: heat-stress pdf 10

11 AH.1 Revised AH.2 AH.3 AH.4 ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE AIM: Proactive management of the health and welfare of all livestock through planning and reviewing STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING A Hatchery Health Plan to The plan: Health Plan proactively improve health and Is specific to a farm or group of farms under same companies control welfare of chicks must be Is prepared and reviewed by a vet established and implemented Is reviewed annually or more often in the event of substantial changes to husbandry practices or poor enterprise performance Contains a strategy for the prevention and control of common diseases Sets out health and husbandry procedures covering the whole of the production cycle Sets out a vaccination programme Is available to all members of staff who have responsibility for birds Records of the health and Records are present for current and previous hatchery cycles Health and performance performance of all stock must be Records are up-to-date records maintained Records detail: o Any problems or extraordinary events o Injury and cull records for each hatching day o Veterinary advice Hatcheries must be monitored for Tests are carried out in a Government authorised laboratory Tests results retained Salmonella Hatchery has ensured that breeding flocks supplying eggs have been tested for Salmonella No eggs are taken from breeding flocks if either Salmonella enteriditis or Salmonella typhimurium are positively confirmed AIM: The health and welfare of all livestock is being managed Standards Guidance for delivering this standard Record keeping The health and welfare of the No undetected or unmanaged health or welfare issues Inspection records chicks must be met at all times Regular checks looking for signs of illness, injury and stress AH.5 The health and welfare of chicks must be regularly checked Regular checks looking for signs of illness, injury and stress Chick inspection records 11

12 AH.6 AH.6.1 AH.7 AH.8 AH.9 AH.10 Chicks must be handled in a way that avoids injury and minimises stress Automation and conveyors must not cause injury to chicks AIM: The health and welfare of all livestock is being managed by competent people Standards Guidance for delivering this standard Record keeping All persons looking after the Staff have skills and knowledge in animal husbandry health and welfare of birds must Checks in place to ensure contractors are competent be demonstrably competent All hatcheries must retain the services of a named veterinary surgeon or practice Aim: Effective and appropriate management of sick and fallen stock Standards Guidance for delivering this standard Record keeping Sick or injured chicks must Unviable chicks are identified and euthanased receive prompt attention in order that suffering is not prolonged Chicks that don t respond to Decision to euthanase made by a trained and competent person Mortality records treatment or require emergency Euthanasia carried out in accordance with a documented method that euthanasia must be promptly and is recommended by the Humane Slaughter Association, at no more humanely euthanased by a than 15 minute intervals trained and competent person In-shell embryos are macerated in accordance with the requirements of the Welfare at Slaughter and illing Regulations illing of Embryos in Hatchery Waste Staff that euthanase chicks are trained Where to find help Humane Slaughter Association: 12

13 BI.1 BI.2 BI.3 Upgraded BI.4 Upgraded BI.5 BI.6 BIOSECURITY AND DISEASE CONTROL AIM: To prevent the spread of disease STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Control measures must be in place to minimise the spread of disease within the hatchery and between other farms Only essential visitors should Records should include date, time of arrival, name, organisation, Visitor records have access to the hatchery and contact number records must be kept Visitors certify that they are not suffering any enteric illness and declare recent visits to poultry farms There must be defined biosecure areas at each hatchery Foot dips must be provided at the entrance to each biosecure area and must be used by all who enter On entry to the biosecure area all staff and visitors must change into clean boots or use new disposable overshoes A physical barrier footwear system, with dedicated footwear, must be provided at the entrance to each biosecure area Entry is refused if the health and welfare of birds could be compromised Defra approved disinfectants are used Disinfectants are used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Disinfectant solutions used in foot dips are replaced on a prescribed basis and this is recorded Boots are capable of being dipped in foot dips The physical barrier is no less than 30cm high The barrier is removable for washing or a fixed barrier may be used if appropriate drainage allows effective cleansing of the barrier area at the end of the crop A line on the ground is not acceptable The area inside the barrier is considered the biosecure area Staff remove outdoor footwear on the external side of the barrier Foot dip records 13

14 BI.7 BI.8 BI.9 BI.10 New BI.11 New BI.12 BI.13 Hand sanitisers or hand wash facilities must be present within reach of the physical barrier and must be used before entrance and after exit of the biosecure area Hatchery dedicated protective clothing must be supplied to and worn by all staff within the biosecure area Toilets and hand washing facilities must be available and must consist of a basin with hot water, bactericidal soap and disposable towels or hand driers Farm vehicles, including wheels, and equipment must be cleansed and disinfected on entering and leaving the hatchery The hatchery must have an area of clean concrete, metalled surface or rolled stone which is large enough for a collection vehicle to stand Staff must not keep or have contact with other poultry or any avian species Auxiliary buildings, toilets, offices, stores and break rooms Staff put dedicated biosecure footwear on in the internal area of the barrier Provision to be seated whilst changing boots Hands are washed prior to starting work, after dead chick handling, after meals and after visits to the toilet Effective pressure wash facilities and drains Loading area is level, well drained and hygienically managed 14

15 BI.14 must be kept clean and tidy Smoking and the consumption of food and drink must not be permitted in any building containing birds and must be restricted to designated areas 15

16 AM.1 AM.2 AM.3 AM.4 ANIMAL MEDICINES AIM: Responsible and competent use of medicines and veterinary treatments STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING All medicines used must be authorised for use in the U and used appropriately Medicines and veterinary treatments must only be administered by demonstrably competent people No use of antibiotic growth promoters; anabolic agents, including growth-promoting hormonal products; or similar substances, which are illegal Prescription only medicines are labelled by the vet and used in accordance with the prescription An approved drugs list has been compiled by producer, in agreement with a vet list specifies storage, administration and withdrawal periods for each drug and should make reference to the correct dosage, duration and circumstances for use Non-prescription medicines are used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions or veterinary instructions Approved drugs list Training records AIM: Safe, secure and responsible management of medicines STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Medicines must be kept in an Store is a locked cupboard/safe/ chest/ locked room with restricted appropriate secure locked store access and in accordance with the Where stored in a domestic fridge a separate container is provided manufacturer s instructions Used sharps and medicine Unbreakable/shatterproof storage containers used Disposal records containers must be stored safely Medicines are disposed of in line with manufacturers advice or via a pending disposal and disposed of veterinary practice or business with relevant waste transfer license responsibly Medicines past their use-by date (earlier of either the printed expiry date or date by which the opened medicine should have been used) are disposed of Medicine disposal records include: 16

17 AM.5 AM.6 o identity of medicine o date o quantity o route of disposal Records for all medicines Medicine purchase records include: Medicine records purchased must be kept and o identity of medicine retained for five years o quantity of medicine o date of purchase o name and address of supplier o batch number(s) o expiry date(s) Records for all medicines Treatments including vaccinations, anaesthetic, antibiotics and antiparasite Medicine records administered must be kept and control are recorded retained for five years Vaccinations are recorded either as a separate section within the medicine records or in the Health Plan Medicine administration records include: o identity of medicine o quantity of medicine administered o batch number(s) o identification of the bird or group of birds to which administered o number of birds treated o date of administration o date treatment finished o date when bird becomes fit for human consumption o name of person administering medicine o reason for treatment Where to find help RUMA Guidelines - Responsible Use of Antimicrobials in Poultry Production: 17

18 FS.1 New FALLEN STOC (FS) Aim : Fallen stock promptly removed, stored and disposed of to prevent environmental contamination and spread of disease STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Carcases of fallen and euthanased Carcases to be stored in locked containers chicks must be stored in a manner that protects them from vermin and other animals Where to find help The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2011: The National Fallen Stock Scheme: 18

19 VC.1 VERMIN CONTROL (VC) Aim : Effective control of birds, rodents, insects and other animals to prevent contamination and food safety risk STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Systems must be in place to control vermin in areas where eggs and chicks are kept System managed in house by a demonstrably competent person or by external contractor Evidence that control is effective and being managed e.g. there is no evidence of contamination by vermin Written agreement with external contractor VC.2 Bait must be used responsibly Where baits are used a bait plan is in evidence Bait plan Plan includes map/location of bait points, bait used, bait point inspection and replenishment dates Safe positioning of bait; non-target animals do not have access and there is no risk of contamination VC.3 Pets and other animals must not have access to hatchery buildings Where to find help Defra Code of Practice for the Prevention of Rodent infestation on poultry farms: ent.pdf 19

20 EC.1 EC.1.1 EC.2 EC.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONTAMINATION CONTROL (EC) AIM: A well maintained farm STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING The farm must be maintained in a manner that does not present risks to food safety, animal welfare or environmental protection No accumulated rubbish, redundant equipment or scrap kept in controlled areas. eep separate from livestock/ feed storage areas/ public access Weeds under control The hatchery has a written Policy covers Environmental Policy environmental policy o Waste o Emissions o Utilities AIM: No contamination, pollution or spread of disease risks from any potential contaminants or wastes STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Potential contaminants are Potential contaminants include (but are not limited to) hatchery waste, stored in a manner that agricultural fuel oil, empty containers, paints, preservatives, disinfectants, minimises the risk of baits, lubricants, other chemical products contamination or pollution Fuel tanks bunded where required by legislation All wastes must be disposed of in a manner that minimises the risk Wastes include (but are not limited to) hatchery waste, chemicals, oils and empty containers Waste Transfer Notes/Receipts of contamination or pollution Wastes are not burnt, with the exception of vegetation and untreated wood AIM: Pesticides (including herbicides and insecticides) are suitable for use and are stored and managed in a safe and responsible manner to prevent the risk of contamination and pollution STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING EC.4 Pesticides used must be approved Approved pesticides in use and manufacturer s instructions followed for use in the U EC.5 Pesticides must be stored in a Pesticide store is fit for purpose i.e. well maintained and kept locked manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution No contamination of crops, feedstuffs, fertilisers, animals, soils, groundwater or watercourses EC.6 Pesticides must be kept in their Pesticides from broken packaging transferred to a suitable container with a 20

21 EC.7 EC.8 EC.8.1 R New EC.9 EC.9.1 R New EC.10 EC.11 Revised original packaging fitted lid/cap and displaying original label information Emergency facilities for dealing Emergency facilities include sand/absorbent granules/an adequate sump with chemical spillages must be in place AIM: Pesticides (including herbicides and insecticides) are correctly applied to land to prevent contamination or pollution STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Pesticides must be applied to Applied to land refers to (but is not limited to) grazing, forage, land in a manner that minimises conservation land, land producing crops for consumption on the farm the risk of contamination or Not applied in high winds or situations where likely to be drift onto pollution hedgerows, woodland, wetlands, private homes and gardens or public It is recommended that you consider alternative ways of controlling weeds, crop pests and crop diseases Spraying must be undertaken by competent operators It is recommended that those who have Grandfather Rights hold relevant certificates of competence Records must be kept for all pesticide applications and retained for minimum of 3 years All pesticide spraying equipment must be maintained and tested places such as parks and school playgrounds Consideration is given, demonstrated by a completed Integrated Pest IPM plan Management (IPM) plan IPM refers to (but is not limited to) grazing, forage, conservation land, land producing crops for consumption on the farm Competence is demonstrated by holding NPTC Certificates or by having NPTC Certificates Grandfather Rights If spraying operations are contracted checks are made that certificates of competence are held Sprayer operators include those applying granular/dust pesticides or seed dressing One of the following certificates are held: Certificates of competence o City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides Replacing Grandfather Rights o Level 2 Safe Use of Pesticides Records kept for applications made both by staff and contractors Pesticide records Does not apply to handheld and knapsack sprayers From Nov 2016 evidence that: o boom sprayers are tested once every 5 years (unless they are Sprayer certificates 21

22 EC.12 R EC.13 EC.14 EC.15 EC.16 It is recommended that pesticide spraying equipment is checked to ensure accurate application less than 5 years old on that date) o Foggers/ misters/ batch dippers and granular pesticide applicators are tested once every 6 years (unless they are less than 5 years old on that date) Outside contractors also hold valid NSTS certificates or engineers test certificates Sprayers are calibrated when changing from one product to another AIM: Fertilisers are stored and managed in a safe and responsible manner to prevent the risk of contamination and pollution STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Fertilisers must be stored in a Stored where there is no public access and located away from and not manner that minimises the risk of visible from a public highway theft Checks are made to ensure fertiliser has not been tampered with, moved or stolen If a discrepancy or theft is discovered it is reported to the police immediately Fertilisers must be stored in a There is no risk of contamination to crops, feedstuffs, pesticides, animals, manner that minimises the risk of soils, groundwater or watercourses contamination Fertiliser is stored at least 10m from a watercourse and at least 50m from a well, spring or borehole AIM: Fertilisers/soil improvement products are suitable for their intended use and applied in a manner that prevents the risk of contamination and pollution STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Only appropriate, safe and suitable fertilisers and soil improvement products can be applied to land Fertilisers and soil improvement products must be applied to land Soil improvement products include (but are not limited to) manure, composts, anaerobic digestate (biofertiliser), treated sewage sludge Any material originating outside the holding that is applied to land has agricultural benefit and is permitted for use No untreated animal by-products (e.g. abattoir waste) applied Soil improvement products applied in accordance with appendix and Manure Management Plan Permits Manure Management Plan 22

23 EC.17 R in a manner which minimises the risk of contamination It is recommended that all equipment used for applying fertiliser or soil improvement products is checked to ensure accurate application Before application factors including NVZ restrictions, soil type, crop requirements, slope, field conditions, weather conditions, surface water, water supplies and abstraction points, even on neighbouring land, are considered Grazing and planting intervals in the appendix are adhered to Staff and contractors have knowledge of high risk areas on farm Applying to land refers to (but is not limited to) grazing, forage, conservation land, land producing crops for consumption on the farm Where to find help Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010: Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products: Resources/Documents/C/Code_of_Practice_for_using_Plant_Protection_Products_-_Complete20Code.pdf Defra - Protecting our Water, Soil and Air A Code of Good Agricultural Practice for farmers, growers and land managers : pdf 23