ITEM |
EHS |
DEFRA |
RSPCA |
STANDARDS |
ABPA |
EMBRAPA |
Staff Training |
All farm sectors |
All farm sectors |
Use of hazardous products |
All farm sectors |
Manipulation of organic fertilizers |
Traceability |
Feed, water, health, and animal behavior |
Housing density, feed, water, house temperature and ventilation |
Effluent emissions, resource utilization, food |
Housing density, inputs, minimum and maximum temperatures in houses with automatic ventilation, all farm sectors |
Feedstuffs and food additives |
Bird inspection |
1x daily |
3x daily |
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1x daily |
2x daily |
Treatment of diseases |
Poultry Health and Welfare Program |
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Biosecurity protocol, animal control, feed, equipment and personnel |
Pest and disease control plan |
Pest and disease control plan |
Temperature and Ventilation |
No direct exposure to sunlight |
T 26ºC / RH 75% |
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T 15-27ºC / RH 40-65% |
T 32ºC |
Lighting limits |
Light intensity: 5-10 lux |
8 hours continuous light / 6 hours continuous darkness / light intensity: 20 lux |
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Uniform lighting throughout the house. Photoperiod according to the age and physiological status of the laying hens |
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Availability of litter and nests |
Fresh, depth 10cm |
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Dry, depth 10cm |
Noise limits |
Minimum sound level |
Minimum sound level |
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Minimum sound level |
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Shelter and freedom of movement |
Place should enable the fulfillment of birds’ biological needs, provide shelter from adverse weather conditions, and facilitate good bird management |
Facilities should be well maintained and a litter area to rest should be provided |
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Beak trimming |
Trained staff |
Chicks at 1 day of age / infrared equipment |
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Birds with 7-10 days / Blade temperature: 550-750ºC. Control feed intake |
1st beak trimming: 7-10 days of age / 2ndbeak trimming: 10-12 weeks of age |
Feed and water supply |
Abundant water, supply nutritional requirements, sufficient access to feeders |
Abundant water, supply nutritional requirements, sufficient access to feeders |
Feed protection from rain and wind during manufacturing, storage, transport and feeding of birds |
Abundant water, supply nutritional requirements, sufficient access to feeders |
Abundant water, supply nutritional requirements, sufficient access to feeders |
Use and installation of equipment |
Regularly cleaning and inspection of equipment |
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Adequate technical information on all pieces of equipment |
Egg collection and storage |
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If not automated, eggs should be collected 4x daily / eggs must be selected and classified, separated by weight, packaged and identified / storage in cool and clean room |
If not automated, eggs should be collected 4x daily / eggs must be selected and classified, separated by weight, packaged and identified / storage in cool and clean room |
Bird transportation |
Crates with large openings |
Adequate ventilation in shipping crates / trained staff |
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Fasting for 4 hours before loading / appropriate crates to prevent injuries |
Chick and pullet management |
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Chicks purchased from and vaccinated in hatcheries licensed by the Ministry of Agriculture |
Chicks purchased from and vaccinated in hatcheries licensed by the Ministry of Agriculture |
Waste collection and management |
Avoid exposure of birds to gases or discomfort |
Dry waste kept covered and hygienically managed |
Integrated Nutrition Plan Management: dry residue |
Composting of solid waste |
Waste composting and recycling |
Biosecurity measures |
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Policy to prevent diseases |
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Daily records of mortality / staff disinfection / all-in, all-out system |
Security fencing and isolation of the poultry house/ all-in, all-out system |
Labor health and safety |
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Use of PPE / training falls / information on risks |
Health and Safety program: use of PPE / accident prevention plan / manual of accidents and incidents |
Use of PPE / isolated toilets |