Click to view all ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFAREKey – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)
Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification
New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to
Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before
Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard
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CH.AH.1 Key
Standards
A Flock Health Plan to proactively manage and improve health and welfare of birds must be established and implemented. (Revised)
How you will be measured
CH.AH.1.a
CH.AH.1.b
CH.AH.1.c
CH.AH.1.d
CH.AH.1.e
CH.AH.1.f
CH.AH.1.g
Health Plan
CH.AH.2
Standards
Records of the health and performance of all birds must be maintained.
How you will be measured
CH.AH.2.a
CH.AH.2.b
CH.AH.2.d
CH.AH.2.e
Health and performance records
CH.AH.4
Standards
The health and welfare of birds must be met at all times.
How you will be measured
CH.AH.4.a
CH.AH.5
Standards
The health and welfare of birds must be checked regularly.
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CH.AH.5.a
Flock inspection records
CH.AH.6 Key
Standards
Birds must be handled in a way that avoids injury and minimises stress.
CH.AH.7.1
Standards
There must be a named Welfare Officer who is responsible for co-ordinating welfare on-farm/in the hatchery. (New)
How you will be measured
CH.AH.7.1.a
CH.AH.7.1.b
CH.AH.7.2 Key
Standards
All poultry farms/hatcheries must retain the services of a named veterinary surgeon or practice.
CH.AH.8 Key
Standards
Sick or injured birds/chicks must receive prompt attention in order that suffering is not prolonged.
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CH.AH.8.a
CH.AH.9 Key
Standards
Birds that do not respond to treatment or require emergency euthanasia must be promptly and humanely euthanased by a trained and competent person.
How you will be measured
CH.AH.9.d
CH.AH.9.e
CH.AH.9.f
CH.AH.9.g
CH.AH.9.h
CH.AH.10.2
Standards
Hatcheries must be monitored for Salmonella.
How you will be measured
CH.AH.10.2.a
Salmonella testing records kept for two years