Beef & Lamb Standards
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BIOSECURITY AND DISEASE CONTROL Version 5.0 (modified)
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Key – 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
Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.
B.BI.1 Key
A documented Biosecurity Policy must be in place OR evidence of a DEFRA Health and Welfare annual review visit (Pathway) within the last 12 months (REVISED)
How you will be measured
B.BI.1.a
B.BI.1.b
B.BI.1.c
Farm Biosecurity Policy (can form part of the health plan)
B.BI.2
Cleaning and disinfecting facilities must be available for use on the farm
How you will be measured
B.BI.2.a
- For help in identifying biosecurity risks visit: www.nadis.org.uk
- For guidance on checks when purchasing stock visit: beefandlamb.ahdb.org.uk/returns/
- For legal guidance and a list of Defra approved disinfectants visit: http://disinfectants.defra.gov.uk/DisinfectantsExternal/Default.aspx?Module=ApprovalsList_SI
- Check local TB outbreaks data online at: www.ibtb.co.uk
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