Livestock Global Assurance Program

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1 Livestock Global Assurance Program LGAP 1001 Livestock assurance - s for animal welfare and management 25 November 2015 Public Comment Draft Copyright: Schuster Consulting Group Pty Limited Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 1 of 75

2 Contents Foreword... 3 Document control... 4 Introduction Scope Normative references Terms and definitions Personnel Environment, infrastructure and equipment Animal identification Animal health Livestock movement Slaughter and processing Annex A: Personnel competencies Annex B: s for approved transport operators Annex C: Methods of identification Annex D: Fitness for transport Annex E: Methods of restraint Annex F: Permitted stunning methods Annex G: Potentially painful husbandry procedures Annex H: Unacceptable practices and procedures Annex I: Sampling procedures and frequencies Annex J: Indicators of an effective stun Annex K: Indicators of unconsciousness in animals that are slaughtered without prior stunning Annex L: Indicators used to confirm death after slaughter Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 2 of 75

3 Foreword The Livestock Global Assurance Program (LGAP) Standards include the following documents: LGAP 1000 Livestock assurance - Fundamentals and vocabulary which describes the fundamentals of livestock assurance and specifies the vocabulary (terms and definitions) to be used across the LGAP Standards; LGAP 1001 Livestock assurance - s for animal welfare and management, which specifies requirements for animal welfare, health and management; the personnel of Operators and Facilities; infrastructure and equipment; livestock identification and movement; transport; and slaughter and processing; LGAP 1002 Livestock assurance - s for the management system of Operators and Facilities, which specifies requirements for the management system of Operators and Facilities that manage livestock, including leadership and responsibilities; processes; documented information, monitoring and records; management review and internal audit; nonconformities and corrective actions; and LGAP 1003 Livestock assurance - s for Operator chain of custody, which specifies the requirements for traceability and the chain of custody associated with livestock. The LGAP Standards have been prepared by the LGAP Standards Committee in accordance with internationally accepted standards development methodologies, including the opportunity for stakeholders and the public to provide comments. The LGAP Standards support the Livestock Global Assurance Program (LGAP) which is an international certification program for Operators and Facilities that export, import, manage and process livestock. This is the first edition of this Standard. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 3 of 75

4 Document control The latest version of all normative documents can be downloaded from the LGAP website. Language Original documents are in English. LGAP documents will be translated into other languages and published on the LGAP website. Once published, these official LGAP documents will be the only documents that may be used for certification in that language. In case of discrepancy between translations, the English version shall prevail. Changes to documents Normative documents are identified with a unique document code, a version number and date. The date in the version name indicates the date the document becomes operative. The updates will be sent to all LGAP Approved Certification Bodies, Certified Operators and Certified Facilities as official communication. This document is under copyright to Schuster Consulting Group Pty Limited. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 4 of 75

5 Introduction This Standard is one of a suite of LGAP Standards that support the operation of the Livestock Global Assurance Program (LGAP). Together they form a coherent set of standards for livestock assurance and assist organizations, of all types and sizes, to identify and fulfil their livestock assurance commitments. The livestock species covered by the LGAP Standards include bovine (i.e. cattle), bubaline (i.e. buffalo), caprine (i.e. goats) and ovine (i.e. sheep). LGAP is an international certification program for Operators and Facilities that export, import, manage and process livestock. The Program is designed to: define and support animal welfare, husbandry and management practices based on international precedents and scientific evidence; promote the humane and considerate treatment of livestock; enable the traceability of animals within and between Operators and Facilities which handle livestock; define responsibilities for people managing livestock throughout the supply chain; provide assurances systems and processes for the welfare and management of livestock are functioning effectively; continually improve such systems, processes and supporting procedures; provide assurances that effective animal welfare standards are in place and are being fulfilled; and provide benchmarking and an evidence-based approach to monitoring performance. Livestock are an important source of protein for the global community. How livestock are treated through the supply chain is of increasing concern to the global community which is seeking assurances that certain expectations for animal welfare are met. Such expectations are generally provided in the guidance that is contained within the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Terrestrial Animal Health Code (OIE Code) and supported by specific market and trade regulations and requirements. The LGAP Standards provide a method through which the guidance in the OIE Code is converted into a set of verifiable international requirements for the welfare and management of livestock by Operators and Facilities through the supply chain to the point of slaughter. LGAP Standards do not directly cover the issues of food safety or biosecurity (e.g. quarantine requirements). Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 5 of 75

6 The LGAP Standards are applicable to different types of "Operators" and "Facilities". In summary these are: a) Operators, including: i. Exporters of livestock; ii. s of livestock; and b) Facilities, including: i. s or Farms where livestock are aggregated and fed for maintenance or weight gain; and ii. s where livestock are slaughtered and processed for food supply. The transport of the livestock between s and Facilities is also covered. Operators and Facilities that fulfil the requirements of the LGAP Standards may seek certification in accordance with the Livestock Global Assurance Program (LGAP) Certification s. Certification is granted at three different levels with a base level being the fulfilment of requirements based on the OIE Code. LGAP certification may be specified by: regulators to regulate supply, production, management or processing of livestock; livestock organisations, including industry bodies, that wish to set a benchmark for their members to maintain during the supply, management and processing of livestock; commercial and retail supply chains that require their suppliers to demonstrate a commitment to animal welfare and traceability outcomes; and any other parties that have an interest in animal welfare and traceability. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 6 of 75

7 1 Scope This Standard contains requirements for the management of livestock that are intended for slaughter 1 and can be applied in any jurisdiction. Slaughter may be for food supply, or for cultural or religious observances. The requirements cover animal welfare and health; personnel; infrastructure and equipment; animal identification and movement; transport; slaughter and processing. The livestock species covered by the LGAP Standards are bovine (i.e. cattle), bubaline (i.e. buffalo), caprine (i.e. goats) and ovine (i.e. sheep). This Standard is applicable to the following types of Operators and Facilities: a) Operators, including: i) ; and b) Facilities, including: i) or Farm; ii). Management of livestock for the following purposes are not directly addressed through the LGAP Standards: animals used for research and educational activities; animals in animal shelters and zoos; companion animals; management of stray and wild animal populations; aquatic animals; management of livestock for public or animal health purposes under the direction of the competent authority; humane killing traps for nuisance and fur species; animals used in competitive sports; animals exported for breeding; transport of livestock by sea and air across international borders; or animals slaughtered for the pet food industry. 1 Future editions of this Standard are expected to cover breeding livestock. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 7 of 75

8 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. LGAP 1000 Livestock assurance - Fundamentals and vocabulary; and LGAP 1002 Livestock assurance - s for the management system of Operators and Facilities. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 8 of 75

9 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in LGAP 1000 apply. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 9 of 75

10 4 Personnel Principle: There are adequate people available who are competent that have the necessary knowledge and skills for the task that they perform. The clause is applicable to an, (including Farms) or if there is a X in the corresponding column. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 10 of 75

11 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FACILITIES AND IMPORTER OPERATORS 4.1 X X X The Operator or Facility shall: a) determine the number of personnel necessary to fulfil the requirements of the LGAP Standards; and b) identify and have access to such personnel. NOTE Determination of the number of personnel is affected by: the size, type and frequency of the operation; the timing of festivals or cultural events; environmental conditions; and the type of livestock involved. Records of estimating, planning or budgeting for personnel based on anticipated activities. Documented information for personnel may include: o a personnel file; o copies of qualifications, registrations or approvals; o records of past employment, references and curriculum vitae; o training records; o results of observations, peer assessments, witnessing, examinations and other demonstrations of competence; o performance appraisals and training or improvement plans; o feedback from internal or external evaluations, supervisors, other personnel, supply chain partners and customers. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 11 of 75

12 4.2 X X X The Operator or Facility shall identify, demonstrate and maintain documented information that its personnel have at least the competencies contained in LGAP 1001 Annex A: Personnel competencies. Observation to verify working practices are in accordance with documented information and the requirements of the LGAP Standard. Effective communication of the competence requirements of the LGAP Standard by management to relevant personnel. Records of: ESCAS v Performance Checklist 2.3 OIE (2), 2014 EU Regulation UK Farm Assurance NFAS o identification and communication of competencies (e.g. through position descriptions); o training and experience; o sign-off for specific tasks and/or a list of approved personnel, livestock transporters etc.; o periodic performance assessment. Interviews and observation of personnel by the auditor to verify the personnel s skill and knowledge. 4.3 X X X The Operator or Facility shall identify and allocate responsibilities for fulfilling requirements, including personnel at each site with responsibility for: Documented responsibilities and task descriptions are available. OIE, 2014 NFAS - Quality assurance officer EU Regulation requires dedicated animal welfare officer Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 12 of 75

13 X X X a) monitoring procedures; A responsible person is present at the site during an audit. X X X b) the day-to-day application of the LGAP Standards; X X X c) animal welfare that: i. is available or is contactable at all times when animals are in the site; and ii. understands the requirements of the LGAP Standards and communicates those requirements to appropriate personnel, including transport operators; X X X d) the identification of animals; and A responsible person is present at the site during an audit. A responsible person is present at the site during an audit. Questioning to determine knowledge and experience of the LGAP Standards. Questioning of personnel and transporters to determine if they have been briefed on LGAP Standards. OIE - captured all auditable elements of OIE. X X X e) recording of livestock movements. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 13 of 75

14 4.4 X X X Where an Operator or Facility arranges transport, the Operator or Facility shall: a) plan the transport having consideration of: i. the class and condition of livestock; ii. the transport vehicles to be used; iii. time off feed and water; iv. expected climatic and environmental conditions; v. road conditions, curfews and border crossings; vi. rest stops; and vii. emergency events such as accidents, theft, breakdowns, acts of nature etc.; b) identify and approve transport operators that have demonstrated the fulfilment of the requirements in LGAP 1001 Annex B; and c) maintain a list of Approved Transport Operators. NOTE Transport operators can be owned and operated by the Operator or Facility. Documented journey plan is available. o Small establishments (e.g. owner/drivers): A simple plan that shows consideration of these factors is sufficient. A list of Approved Transport Operators Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 14 of 75

15 5 Environment, infrastructure and equipment Principle: Infrastructure and equipment is designed, constructed and maintained to ensure that it is appropriate for the livestock being handled and do not cause harm. The clause is applicable to an, (including Farms) or if there is a X in the corresponding column. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 15 of 75

16 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL IMPORTER OPERATORS AND FACILITIES 5.1 X X X Infrastructure and equipment shall be designed and provided to prevent escape, injury, slipping and falling during: a) loading and unloading of livestock; and b) animal handling or holding. Observation of loading and unloading activities, animal handling and holding to determine the requirements is fulfilled. Ensuring the sides of ramps and races are sufficiently high. Faults or flaws that could cause an injury to livestock are not evident. Animals do not show signs of injury, caused by the equipment or infrastructure. Where defects are noted, actions are taken immediately to remove the protrusion, fault or flaw or remove animals from the area (until the defect has been rectified). Planned maintenance schedule and records are available. ESCAS Draft Standard 7 ESCAS Draft Standard 8 ESCAS v Performance Checklist 2.2, 2.6, 2.4, 3.4, 3.6, 4.4, 4.6, 5.6, 6.5 UK Farm Assurance GGLB 5.6 and ABM 5.1 and 5.6 OIE o Small establishments: This may be a calendar of events or diary etc. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 16 of 75

17 5.2 X X X Infrastructure and equipment shall be: a) in good repair and effective working order; and b) maintained in accordance with a maintenance schedule with associated records. Restraint and stunning equipment is tested, cleaned, maintained, operated and stored in accordance with manufacturer s specifications. Documented information relating to maintenance of infrastructure and equipment. o Small establishments: ESCAS v Performance Checklist 5.7, 5.8, 6.9 ESCAS Draft Standard 16 OIE This may be a calendar of events or diary etc. Inspection of equipment. Infrastructure and equipment allow for a smooth and even flow of livestock. 5.3 X X X Personnel shall be competent in emergency responses, including knowledge of the location and operation of emergency equipment and the application of any documented information. Evidence of personnel knowledge and procedures during emergencies. UK FA Schemes GGLB 2.1 ABM - Contact list but no procedure NOTE Emergencies include fire, injury to livestock or personnel, truck breakdowns or accidents, acts of nature, power failures, chemical spillage and environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, flooding, high winds). ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FEEDLOTS, FARMS AND ABATTOIRS Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 17 of 75

18 5.4 X X All electrical installations at mains voltage shall be: a) inaccessible to livestock; or b) protected from livestock. Periodic inspection of electrical installations at mains voltage to ensure they are inaccessible to livestock or protected. This may be ensured by placing electrical installations out of reach of livestock or through the presence of covers, protective boxes, gates or other enclosures. 5.5 X X Anything that may be toxic to the animal or present a food safety risk (e.g. chemicals, cleaners etc.) shall: a) not be present on surfaces used by livestock; and Designated chemical store away from livestock areas. No evidence of such chemicals being used or stored in areas accessible to livestock. ABM 5.8 and 5.9 GGLB and b) be stored so that they cannot contaminate livestock or feed. 5.6 X X The flooring of infrastructure and equipment shall be drained, provide a non-slip surface and be hygienically managed. Non-slip surface is provided. Effective cleaning schedule - feedlot, vehicles and lairage. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 2.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3,7, 5.3, X X Lighting shall be conducive to animal movement and sufficient to perform individual animal inspection. Lighting is sufficient for individual animals to be inspected. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 3.8, 3.9, 4.8 ESCAS Draft Standard 10 Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 18 of 75

19 5.8 X X Animals shall be protected from exposure to adverse weather conditions or alternative arrangements shall be made to alleviate heat or cold stress in accordance with LGAP b). Provision of shade or shelter or alternative arrangements for animals exhibiting signs of heat/cold stress are in place. Ventilation. No visible signs of heat stress e.g. panting or tongues protruding. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 3.12, 4.15 ESCAS Draft Standard 13 No visible signs of cold stress e.g. huddling. Temperature and humidity measurements. 5.9 X X Livestock shall be kept securely and protected from: a) unauthorised access; and b) predation X X Holding pens shall allow for animals to stand up, lie down, turn around and access water. Sufficient space is available to allow animals to stand-up, lie down or turn around during lairage or lot-feeding. Visible crowding in pens is not evident. Comparison of pen capacity to previous number of animals held. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3 ESCAS Draft Standard 9 FURTHER ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STUNNING IN ABATTOIRS 5.11 X Where stunning is used, stunning equipment shall be cleaned and maintained: a) daily when in use; and Presence of manufacturer's recommendations such as a manual or other specification. b) in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. Record of maintenance. Inspection of equipment. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 19 of 75

20 6 Animal identification Principle: There is a system to ensure all animals are identified so as to enable whole of chain traceability. The clause is applicable to an, (including Farms) or if there is a X in the corresponding column. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 20 of 75

21 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL IMPORTER OPERATORS AND FACILITIES X X X Animals shall be identified using one of the methods outlined in LGAP 1001 Annex C: Methods of identification. X X X Any method of identification that is toxic to the animal or presents a food safety risk shall not be used. X X X Animals shall be checked for identification when moved into or out of a site and during their time within a site. X X X If animals are found to be missing identification, the Operator or Facility shall: a) apply equivalent identification; NOTE Equivalent allows the same type of identification as was missing or higher (i.e. if using group with identifier (i.e. tag) then a different identifier can be used (e.g. paint)). b) record of the application of the replacement identification; and Method of identification used is confirmed against LGAP 1001 Annex C and with consideration of the level of certification sought. Observation of animals from specified supply chain to establish identification method relevant to scope. Check to ensure the method of identification is not toxic to livestock. Working practices conform with any documented information and requirement of the Standard - either witnessed or assessed through questioning. Working practices conform with any documented information and requirement of the Standard - either witnessed or assessed through questioning. Review of records. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 21 of 75

22 c) where identification documentation is used, the application of the replacement identification and any other changes shall be recorded. Review of identification documentation X X X The Operator or Facility shall check all identification documentation accompanying livestock for accuracy and record any discrepancies. X X X The Operator or Facility shall report all discrepancies in identification documentation to supplier of the livestock. X X X Where individual unique identifiers are used as a form of physical identifier, new or unused individual unique identifiers shall be kept in a secure location at all times. Working practices conform with any documented information and requirement of the Standard - either witnessed or assessed through questioning. Correspondence or file notes recording notifications to the supplier. Sight storage location and assess level of security based on number of people that have access, method of access (lock and key, combination code, no method or other method). Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 22 of 75

23 X X X A register of new or unused individual unique identifiers shall be maintained and the use of individual unique identifiers shall be recorded. The information contained in the register shall include at least: a) date of use; b) number of individual unique identifiers used; c) individual unique identifier identification number; and d) description of livestock individual unique identifiers are applied to, including if they were used as a replacement for existing identifiers. X X X Individual unique identifiers shall only be removed from live animals in response to a health and welfare issue or because the individual unique identifier is at risk of becoming detached. Review register of new individual unique identifiers. Working practices conform with any documented information and requirement of the Standard - either witnessed or assessed through questioning. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 23 of 75

24 6.10 X X X Found or removed used individual unique identifiers shall be: a) recorded in a register that includes the individual unique identifier number, date found or removal and reason for removal (if applicable); b) not reused; and c) returned to the legal owner of the individual unique identifier if required; or d) destroyed. NOTE The method of destruction shall be such so as to render the identifier inoperable and unable to be reused. Review register of used individual unique identifiers. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 24 of 75

25 7 Animal health Principle: Effective management practices are implemented to reduce livestock morbidity, mortality and other risks to animal health. The clause is applicable to an, (including Farms) or if there is a X in the corresponding column. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 25 of 75

26 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL IMPORTER OPERATORS AND FACILITIES 7.1 X X X The Operator or Facility shall: a) inspect livestock: i. on arrival at the site; and ii. daily thereafter; or iii. twice daily in lairage if held longer than 12 hours; and iv. before leaving the site (where relevant); and Inspections are carried out during loading/unloading and whilst animals are in sites. Inspection records are available. For small establishments with few animals, this may be a simple diary entry. Inspection records indicate that animals are checked daily. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 1.6, 4.12, 3.14, 4.13 ESCAS Draft Standard 14 b) undertake action based on the outcomes of inspections in order to demonstrate fulfilment of this Standard. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 26 of 75

27 7.2 X X X As a minimum, each inspection shall: a) look at animals systematically to detect levels of abnormalities, including leg health, body condition, respiration and altered demeanour; EXAMPLES of abnormalities include: injury/lameness hollow flanks panting or laboured breathing nasal discharge blindness scouring ill-thrift b) check for prolonged recumbency; c) check amounts of unconsumed feed and feeding behaviour, when animals are being held; d) check faecal consistency and colour and urine colour, when animals are being held; and e) check for manure contamination of hide or fleece. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 1.6, 3.13 Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 27 of 75

28 7.3 X X X Livestock leaving the site shall be inspected and assessed as fit for the intended journey in accordance with LGAP 1001 Annex D: Fitness for transport at every loading by a competent person. Person responsible is defined and competent. 7.4 X X X Records of inspections shall be maintained and shall include (where relevant): a) deaths in transit (with cause where possible and identification information); Documented information available and main findings noted, including animals requiring treatment. o For small establishments: ESCAS v Performance Checklist 3.13 OIE b) deaths in the site (with cause where possible and identification information); c) emergency destruction (with reason and identification information); d) lameness; This may be a diary entry or note on a calendar or pen card etc. UK Farm Assurance Welfare Quality OIE (2) (6) OIE (3) e) disease; f) injury; g) post-procedural complications (e.g. infection); h) dehydration; and i) emaciation. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 28 of 75

29 X X X In emergency cases, animals shall: X X X Livestock shall: a) be destroyed by a competent person or under direct supervision of a competent person using: i) a method that is consistent with LGAP 1001 Annexes E, F, J, K and L; and ii) a method that results in immediate loss of consciousness followed by death while unconscious; or iii) slaughter (without stunning) in situations where there is no appropriate stunning device available; and b) the animal shall be confirmed dead after the process. X X X a) be handled in a calm and effective manner, avoiding harm, distress or injury; Demonstrated animal handler knowledge of livestock handling techniques, training, livestock handling tools, signage at lairages, feedlots. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 1.1, 1.8, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 6.4 ESCAS Draft Standard 1 Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 29 of 75

30 X X X b) during loading and unloading and additionally, for abattoirs, from lairage to entry into restraint, be handled in a manner so as to ensure the following targets are not exceeded: i) falls 1%; ii) slips 3%; and iii) cattle vocalization 3%; X X X c) not have pressure applied when they have nowhere to go or are already moving in the correct direction; X X X d) not be subjected to noise that creates stress or panic; X X X e) not be isolated (unless unavoidable); and NOTE Isolation may be unavoidable, for example, the last animal in a mob to be slaughtered or removal from the mob for veterinary treatment. During specified movement falls and slips or vocalization of cattle does not exceed the targets. Unloading from the vessel is stopped, if the angle of the ramp causes falls or slips in excess of the specified targets. Observation. Interviews with personnel and animal handlers. Noise that creates stress or panic (by handlers or equipment) is not witnessed. Individual animals are not isolated from others ESCAS v Performance Checklist 1.1, 2.7, 2.8, 3.5 OIE - Falls - 1% Falls/Slips/vocalization - Temple Grandin ESCAS v Performance Checklist 1.2, 1.3 ESCAS v Performance Checklist 1.4 ESCAS Draft Standard 3 Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 30 of 75

31 X X X f) not be subjected to unacceptable practices and procedures. NOTE Unacceptable practices and procedures include those listed in LGAP 1001 Annex H: Unacceptable practices and procedures. Unacceptable practices and procedures (as defined in LGAP 1001 Annex H: Unacceptable practices and procedures) are not used. OIE recommendations ESCAS v Performance Checklist 1.7, 1.9, 1.10 ESCAS Draft Standard 5 ESCAS Draft Standard 2 Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 31 of 75

32 7.7 X X X Electric goads used for moving livestock shall: a) be limited to battery-powered instruments; b) be used only on adult cattle or buffalo that are refusing to move; Assessment of the presence of goads and their type. Working practices conform with any documented information and requirement of the Standard - either witnessed or assessed through questioning. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 1.11 c) be used only on the hind quarters of the animal and never applied to sensitive parts of the animal such as the eyes, ears, mouth, nose, genitals, udders or anus; d) be used only when the animal has room in which to move; e) not be used repeatedly on the same animal; f) not be used to unload animals from transport vehicles; g) be picked up when required and returned after use; and h) be administered as a short application and not held on the animal after the initial contact. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 32 of 75

33 7.8 X X X Animal handling shall be monitored during: a) loading and unloading; and b) additionally, for abattoirs, from lairage to entry into restraint; Monitoring occurs no less than that specified in LGAP 1001 Annex I: Sampling procedures and frequencies. using the sampling techniques and frequencies detailed in LGAP 1001 Annex I: Sampling procedures and frequencies. 7.9 X X X Such monitoring shall be conducted by recording falls, slips and the vocalization of cattle. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FEEDLOT/FARMS AND ABATTOIR FACILITIES 7.10 X X Sick or injured animals shall be: a) identified; b) segregated and treated; or c) humanely destroyed in accordance with 7.5; and d) only moved if movement will cause no further pain or distress; or Sick or injured animals are identified and appropriately managed. Infrastructure and equipment are available on-site to segregate, treat or humanely destroy animals (that are unfit to transport). Hospital/ segregation areas are used appropriately. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 1.9, 2.9, 3.15, 4.15 ESCAS Draft Standard 4 OIE e) for cattle or buffalo, destroyed in situ if they cannot stand or walk unaided. NOTE: Segregated animals maintain audible and visual contact with animals of the same species. Animals that need to be destroyed immediately based on welfare grounds are identified and promptly dealt with. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 33 of 75

34 7.11 X X Animals that are likely to cause each other harm when placed in a group shall not be mixed. Animals drafted into suitable groups. Different species are partitioned separately within the transport vehicle. OIE 7.3 (2) UK Farm Assurance Young or small animals separated from older/larger animals. Animals with horns not mixed with animals without horns, unless judged to be compatible (for example, reared together). Mature males separated from females X X Clean, palatable water shall be available and accessible to all animals at all times. Livestock can access drinkable water (for example, adequate flow rate assured). Water in pens is clean, palatable and not harmful to animal health. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 3.10, 4.10 OIE Pens (where livestock are held) have equipment for the provision of water and water is available ad lib. ESCAS Draft Standard 11 If drinkers are non-operational livestock can access an alternative source of water. Stocking density is at a level that enables livestock to access water. The temperature of the water is palatable. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 34 of 75

35 7.13 X X All animals held over 12 hours shall be provided with feed. Each animal shall have access to feed at intervals appropriate to their physiological needs and at least once in every 24-hour period. Livestock are able to access feed without undue competition (e.g. due to a high stocking density or inappropriate grouping). Animal condition. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 3.11, 4.11 ESCAS Draft Standard 12 OIE 7.14 X X Feed shall be palatable and free of contaminants, moulds and toxins. Feed is free from visible mould etc. No abnormal or stale smell. ESCAS Draft Standard 12 o Medium/large establishments may also have: Copies of any certification, vendor declarations etc. provided by the feed supplier X X In the event of the interruption of water and feed, arrangements shall be in place to source alternative supply. Emergency water supply available - additional header tanks/storage tanks, mobile units, troughs in field lairages/paddocks on feedlot, bore, dams, water catchment tanks. OIE FURTHER ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FEEDLOT/FARM FACILITIES 7.16 X Operators or Facilities shall have access to animal health services under the guidance of a veterinarian. Details of a named veterinarian or veterinary practice are available. OIE - states 'guidance' Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 35 of 75

36 7.17 X The Operator or Facility shall demonstrate that they are actively managing: a) the prevention and control of common diseases; and b) health and husbandry covering the whole of the production cycle or year. Interviews with personnel about their ability to identify and manage common diseases, and undertake animal health and husbandry activities. Adherence to any documented information covering prevention and control of diseases, animal health and husbandry practices. OIE requires that animals be actively managed at these points X Animal treatments shall be administered by trained and competent personnel in accordance with: Questioning regarding the Operator's or Facility's arrangements with vets for investigation and treatment NFAS a) the label or documented veterinary directions; and Consider stored veterinary medicines. b) any relevant legal requirements X Where potentially painful husbandry procedures are required to be undertaken, these shall be performed under veterinary guidance. NOTE Potentially painful husbandry procedures are those defined in LGAP 1001 Annex G: Potentially painful husbandry procedures. Documented recommendations or guidelines, factsheets, training or videos to support veterinary guidance. Evidence supporting contact with veterinarian. OIE 7.20 X Documented information shall be maintained to enable the traceability of treated livestock, the treatments they received, the presence of broken needles and any information relevant to withholding periods (WHP). Documented information of animal treatments. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 36 of 75

37 7.21 X Animals shall receive a daily diet of composition and quantity and containing nutrients to maintain health, meet their physiological needs and avoid metabolic and nutritional disorders. Small establishments: o Animal condition. o Documented feeding plan (e.g. a pen card, diary or calendar entry). Medium/large establishments may also have: o Evidence of feed testing - nutritional content. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 4.11 ESCAS Draft Standard 12 NFAS OIE o Feed supplier - certification etc. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 37 of 75

38 8 Livestock movement Principle: Effective management practices are in place to ensure movements of animals are recorded so as to enable whole of chain traceability. The clause is applicable to an, (including Farms) or if there is a X in the corresponding column. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 38 of 75

39 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL IMPORTER OPERATORS AND FACILITIES 8.1 X X X Operators or Facilities shall maintain records of livestock moved into the site and shall include at least: a) the site from which the animal or group of animals was dispatched; b) the number of animals moved; c) identification information; d) the destination site, including relevant LGAP Certification number; e) date and time transportation commenced and ended; f) any site, including relevant LGAP Certification number, used in transit including the time spent in such a site; Receival records. Waybills, consignment notes, dockets, regulatory declarations or other travel documentation that accompanies the consignment or is provided within three days of the arrival of the consignment. Packing list, data file, including RFID device data file (for individual, unique electronic identifiers). Reconciliation of documents and records that provide numbers recorded as entering the site, numbers moved out of the site and numbers remaining within the site. For animals with individual, unique identifiers: OIE g) a description of the means of transport; and o Reconciliation of individual, unique identifier information. h) identification of the vehicle or vessel. o Tracing exercise of a minimum of three animals from time of arrival within the site, its time spent in the site through to exit from the site. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 39 of 75

40 8.2 X X X Documented information of livestock moved out of the site are maintained and shall include at least: a) nature of movement (e.g. natural death, slaughter or sale for further production, processing or breeding); b) the destination site (and LGAP Certification number); c) the number of animals moved; d) identification information; e) the consigning site (and LGAP Certification number); f) date and time transportation commenced; g) a description of the means of transport; and h) identification of the vehicle or vessel. NOTE Livestock movement out of the site includes death through natural causes, illness, injury or the process of slaughter as well as sale for further production, processing or breeding. Dispatch records. Waybills, consignment notes, consignment numbers, dockets, regulatory declarations or other travel documentation that accompanies the consignment or is provided within three days of the dispatch of the consignment. End of processing report. Interim processing report. Reconciliation of documents and records that provide numbers (and individual, unique identifiers recorded as entering the site, numbers moved out of the site and numbers remaining within the site). For animals with individual, unique identifiers: o Reconciliation of individual, unique identifier information. o Tracing exercise of a minimum of three animals from time of arrival within the site, its time spent in the site through to exit from the site. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 40 of 75

41 X X X At sites where livestock from the same species: a) come from specified supply chains that are certified under LGAP and non-lgap certified sources; or b) are from specified supply chains that are certified under LGAP for which different levels of certification are being sought or applies; the Operator or Facility shall identify, segregate and manage the different groups of livestock in a way that will allow the relevant LGAP requirements to be applied to the correct group of livestock. EXAMPLE An abattoir may be processing local cattle in accordance with Level 1 certification requirements and cattle from a specified source of supply (e.g. Australia) in accordance with Level 2 certification requirements. In these situations the demonstrates it identifies, segregates and manages the two groups of livestock to ensure they are not mixed, and that the correct certification requirements are fulfilled for each group. X X X Livestock movement information and records shall be provided immediately to livestock owners, supply chain partners, suppliers, customers or regulatory authorities upon reasonable request. Segregation of different groups of livestock associated with documented information showing different sources of supply and identification. Separate pens, races or processing lines for different groups of livestock. Working practices conform with any documented information and requirement of the LGAP Standard - either witnessed or assessed through questioning. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 41 of 75

42 8.5 X X X Upon the discovery of unaccountable losses of livestock, the Operator or Facility shall; a) if theft is suspected, notify the appropriate authorities immediately; b) notify any supply chain partner, customer or other relevant party; Working practices conform with any documented information and requirement of the LGAP Standard - either witnessed or assessed through questioning. Copy of reports of unaccounted livestock to appropriates authorities. OIE c) retain documented information of such notification activities and relevant livestock identification information; and d) undertake corrective action to reduce the potential for unaccountable losses in the future. NOTE Appropriate authorities mean authorities in the Facility's/Operator's jurisdiction who are responsible for investigating theft and prosecuting offenders. 8.6 X X X For transportation, livestock from LGAP Certified Operators or Certified Facilities: a) shall be physically segregated from livestock that are not from LGAP Certified Operators or Certified Facilities; and Working practices conform with any documented information and requirement of the LGAP Standard - either witnessed or assessed through questioning. b) shall be clearly visually identified from livestock that are not from LGAP Certified Operators or Certified Facilities, with the method of identification recorded on the transport documentation. FURTHER ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FEEDLOT/FARM AND ABATTOIR FACILITIES Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 42 of 75

43 8.7 X X Documented information of livestock moved for health and welfare reasons shall be maintained and shall include identification information. FURTHER ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FEEDLOT/FARM FACILITIES Records of livestock moved for health and welfare reasons X Documented information of livestock born in the site is maintained. X Documented information of livestock movements within a site shall be recorded so as to ensure animals can be effectively located within the site at any time. Documented information of births. Receival and dispatch records. Pen records including pen allocation and movement between pens. For animals with individual, unique identifiers, tracing exercise of a minimum of three animals to their location within the site. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 43 of 75

44 9 Slaughter and processing Principle: Restraint, stunning and slaughter procedures are carried out in a humane and effective manner. The clause is applicable to an, (including Farms) or if there is a X in the corresponding column. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 44 of 75

45 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ABATTOIR FACILITIES (RESTRAINT) 9.1 X Animals shall be restrained for stunning or slaughter (without stunning) using a method that: a) is designed and operated effectively for the size, class and behaviour of livestock processed and in accordance with LGAP 1001 Annex E: Methods of restraint; b) allows the animal to be positioned for effective stunning or slaughter; and c) avoids unacceptable practices and procedures. Observation of slaughter procedures. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 5.5, 6.3, 6.7 ESCAS Draft Standard 15 ESCAS Draft Standard 16 Temple Grandin - vocalisation target (AMI) NOTE Unacceptable practices and procedures include those listed in LGAP 1001 Annex H: Unacceptable practices and procedures. Also used by retailers worldwide. 9.2 X Livestock shall not be left individually restrained or in raceways during delays or while breaks are taken from work. Adherence to any documented information to cover break times, breakdowns and delays. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 1.5 Animals are removed from restraint during breakdowns and delays. No animals are moved into restraint during scheduled break times. ESCAS Draft Standard 6 Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 45 of 75

46 9.3 X Once an animal has been restrained, the subsequent stunning or slaughter method shall occur without delay. Where pre-slaughter stunning is used stunning is performed as soon as the animal is restrained. The stunning operative is ready to stun the animal as soon as it is moved into position. In the case of post-cut stunning, stunning shall occur immediately after the throat has been cut. Head restrained for as short a time as possible, in no case for longer than 10 seconds. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 5.11, 5.12, 6.6 ESCAS Draft Standard seconds is a Temple Grandin guidance for active head restraint systems ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ABATTOIR FACILITIES (RESTRAINT) (CATTLE) 9.4 X Cattle shall be restrained for stunning or slaughter (without stunning) in a manner so as to ensure the vocalization target of 5% is not exceeded. Vocalization is less than 5% of observed animals from the time when the restraint takes hold - Target - 95% restrained without vocalization. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 5.5, 6.3, 6.7 Observation, operating procedures and work instructions. ESCAS Draft Standard 15 View monitoring data. ESCAS Draft Standard 16 Temple Grandin - vocalisation target (AMI) Also used by retailers worldwide. Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 46 of 75

47 9.5 X The restraint process shall be monitored from the time the animal is restrained by using the sampling techniques and frequencies detailed in LGAP 1001 Annex I: Sampling procedures and frequencies. Indicators of distress during restraint are recorded. In small establishments, monitoring data can be recorded in an operations diary or similar. 9.6 Where the target in 9.4 is exceeded, monitoring shall verify that corrective action is taken. Where monitoring shows target is exceeded, evidence that corrective action was taken is available. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ABATTOIR FACILITIES (STUNNING) 9.7 X When animals are stunned prior to slaughter, only the permitted methods described in LGAP 1001 Annex F: Permitted stunning methods shall be used. Observation Work instructions, operating procedures. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 5.10, 5.13, 5.14, 5.19 ESCAS Draft Standard 18 OIE recommendations followed 9.8 X A back-up stunning device shall be available for immediate use. View the device and arrangements for its use in emergency procedures. ESCAS v Performance Checklist 5.2 OIE Document reference: LGAP AW MGMT 1001 Document name: REQUIREMENTS ANIMAL WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT Page: 47 of 75