Turkeys Standards
HOUSING, SHELTER AND HANDLING FACILITIES Version 5.1 (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.
TG.HF.1 Key
Housing/hatchery must be constructed and maintained to provide a safe and secure environment for birds/poults
How you will be measured
TG.HF.1.a
TG.HF.1.b
TG.HF.1.c
TG.HF.1.d
TG.HF.1.1
The sound level in housing must be minimised
How you will be measured
TG.HF.1.1.a
TG.HF.2
Housing/hatchery must be appropriately and effectively ventilated
How you will be measured
TG.HF.2.a
TG.HF.2.b
Ventilation plan
TG.HF.2.1
Temperature records must be kept
How you will be measured
TG.HF.2.1.a
Temperature records
TG.HF.2.2
A written policy must be in place outlining recognition of and procedures to be followed in the event of heat or cold stress occurring
How you will be measured
TG.HF.2.2.a
TG.HF.2.2.b
Heat and cold stress policy
TG.HF.3
Floors must be constructed and maintained in a manner that minimises the risk of injury
How you will be measured
TG.HF.3.a
TG.HF.3.b
TG.HF.4 Key
Conditions within the housing must be maintained in a manner that ensures birds are able to keep clean
How you will be measured
TG.HF.4.a
TG.HF.4.c
TG.HF.4.d
TG.HF.4.f
- Cleaning and disinfection policy
- Cleaning records
- Environmental bacteria test records
TG.HF.4.1
Surfaces within housing/hatchery must be in good condition and must be able to be cleaned and disinfected
TG.HF.4.2
Flocks are provided with clean, fresh bedding to a minimum depth of 2cm
How you will be measured
TG.HF.4.2.a
TG.HF.4.2.b
TG.HF.4.3
Bedding must remain in a dry, friable condition
How you will be measured
TG.HF.4.3.a
TG.HF.4.4
Bedding stored in the open is stored on pallets and is covered
How you will be measured
TG.HF.4.4.a
TG.HF.4.4.b
TG.HF.4.4.c
TG.HF.4.5
Bedding is traceable
Record of origin of bedding
TG.HF.4.9
It is recommended that bales are stored in buildings which do not allow for the ingress of wild birds or rodents
TG.HF.5
Housing/hatchery must be lit to allow normal behaviours, rest and effective inspection of birds/poults
How you will be measured
TG.HF.5.a
TG.HF.5.b
TG.HF.5.c
- Lighting pattern records
- Lux reduction review
- Light level records
TG.HF.5.1
Lighting follows a 24 hour rhythm
How you will be measured
TG.HF.5.1.a
TG.HF.5.1.b
TG.HF.6 Key
Housing/poult areas must be of sufficient size
How you will be measured
TG.HF.6.a
- Poult placement records
- Flock weight records
TG.HF.6.1
Houses must have plates which highlight important information
How you will be measured
TG.HF.6.1.a
TG.HF.7
Housing areas must provide for the specific needs of young birds
How you will be measured
TG.HF.7.a
TG.HF.8
Automatic equipment is inspected once a day
How you will be measured
TG.HF.8.a
TG.HF.8.b
- Equipment inspection records
- Maintenance schedules
- Calibration schedules
TG.HF.8.1
An alternative power supply must be available which is capable of supplying all essential electrical systems within the poultry houses/hatchery
How you will be measured
TG.HF.8.1.a
TG.HF.8.1.b
Generator test record
TG.HF.8.2
An alarm system must be in place which alerts stockmen to ventilation equipment failure
How you will be measured
TG.HF.8.2.a
TG.HF.8.2.b
TG.HF.8.2.c
TG.HF.8.2.d
- Alarm system checks
- Alarm test records
TG.HF.9
Fire prevention measures must be taken
How you will be measured
TG.HF.9.a
TG.HF.9.b
TG.HF.9.c
TG.HF.9.d
TG.HF.9.e
TG.HF.9.f
TG.HF.9.g
TG.HF.9.h
- Government guidance on farm fires and protecting farm animal welfare: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farm-fires-protecting-farm-animal-welfare
- For additional guidance on animal welfare in severe weather visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/keeping-farm-animals-and-horses-in-extreme-weather
- Further information on heat stress is provided in the Defra guidance document `Heat Stress in Poultry: Solving the Problem’: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69373/pb10543-heat-stress-050330.pdf