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PW.LT.1 PW.LT.2 PW.LT.3 PW.LT.4 PW.LT.4.0 PW.LT.4.1 PW.LT.5 PW.LT.6 PW.LT.7 PW.LT.8 PW.LT.9
Glossary

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.

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PW.LT.1 Key

Vehicles used maintain the health and welfare of livestock being transported

How you will be measured

PW.LT.1.a

Headroom that allows livestock to stand in a natural position

PW.LT.1.b

Non-slip flooring

PW.LT.1.c

Flooring that prevents the leakage of faeces and urine (as far as practicable)

PW.LT.1.d

No sharp edges, projections or other hazards which may cause injury

PW.LT.1.e

Adequate ventilation

PW.LT.1.f

Partitions are appropriately designed, constructed and positioned

PW.LT.1.g

For journeys over 8 hours, partitions are provided For journeys less than 8 hours, partitions are provided as necessary to allow segregation of stock and prevent individuals or small groups of animals from injury

PW.LT.1.h

The vehicle is secure with side gates to prevent livestock escaping during loading/unloading and whilst on-board

PW.LT.1.i

Loading ramps have foot batons to reduce risk of slipping

PW.LT.1.j

The internal and external ramp angles do not exceed 20⁰

PW.LT.1.k

Vehicles fitted with roof to protect from weather

PW.LT.1.m

Lighting (either fixed or portable) is available for inspection of livestock

PW.LT.2

Pigs must be provided with bedding during transport

PW.LT.3

Legally required stocking densities must be followed in order to minimise stress and risk of injury

How you will be measured

PW.LT.3.a

Adjustments made when required to allow for current weather conditions, type of vehicle and size and category of livestock

PW.LT.3.b

There is sufficient space for pigs to be able to lie down and stand up

PW.LT.3.c

Loading density for pigs of approximately 100 kg in weight does not exceed 235 kg/m2

PW.LT.4 Key

Livestock transported off the farm must be fit for the intended journey

How you will be measured

PW.LT.4.a

Livestock are able to bear weight on all four legs and walk onto the vehicle unaided

PW.LT.4.b

The following livestock are not transported: - sick or injured livestock where moving them would cause additional suffering - heavily pregnant females (where more than 90% of the gestation period has passed) unless being transported for veterinary treatment - females who have given birth during the last 7 days - piglets less than 3 weeks old

PW.LT.4.0

Withdrawal of feed before transport is within prescribed limits to avoid prolonged hunger (NEW)

How you will be measured

PW.LT.4.0.a

No more than 8 hours prior to transport (to farm or abattoir)

PW.LT.4.0.b

No more than 12 hours prior to planned arrival at destination

PW.LT.4.1

Journey times (from time of first pig being loaded, to last pig being unloaded) must be kept to a minimum (REVISED)

How you will be measured

PW.LT.4.1.a

Piglets less than 10 kg are not transported for more than 8 hours

PW.LT.4.1.b

Pigs are unloaded without delay on arrival at farm

PW.LT.4.1.c

Maximum transport time is 8 hours for all pigs

PW.LT.5

Livestock transported by a trained and competent person

How you will be measured

PW.LT.5.a

Drivers have an understanding of handling and driving livestock to avoid injury, minimise stress and express normal behaviours

PW.LT.5.b

Drivers hold the relevant Species Specific Certificate of Competence for the journeys they undertake: - for journeys over 65km and less than 8 hours- Species Specific Certificate of Competence for Short Journeys - for journeys over 8 hours Species Specific Certificate of Competence for Long Journeys
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Species Specific Certificate of Competence

PW.LT.6

Emergency plans and facilities must be in place (REVISED)

How you will be measured

PW.LT.6.a

Driver equipped with a mobile phone and emergency contact numbers

PW.LT.6.b

A written contingency plan outlines actions to be taken in the event of an emergency during transport of pigs off-farm

PW.LT.6.c

Any interruption causing a delay of more than one hour to the scheduled arrival time is notified to the receiving slaughterhouse or farm
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Contingency plan (can be detailed within farm contingency plan)

PW.LT.7

A valid transporter authorisation is held for the journeys undertaken
- a short journey (Type 1) authorisation for journeys over 65km and up to 8 hours
- a long journey (Type 2) authorisation for journeys over 8 hours

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Transporter authorisation

PW.LT.8

Vehicles and trailers used for journeys in excess of 8 hours must be approved by the relevant competent authority

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Vehicle approval certificate

PW.LT.9 Key

Vehicles used to transport pigs must be thoroughly cleansed and disinfected with Defra-approved disinfectants (REVISED)

How you will be measured

PW.LT.9.a

Vehicles are cleansed and disinfected before leaving the site, after each delivery, where pigs are delivered to an assured market, collection centre or abattoir

PW.LT.9.b

Vehicles are cleansed and disinfected after every load and within 24 hours of delivery, where pigs are delivered to farms, shows or other non-assured sites with no effective wash facilities. Where repeat journeys are made between the same two points in a single day, cleansing and disinfection is carried out before the first journey and within 24 hours of the last delivery

PW.LT.9.c

Only disinfectants approved by Defra/DAERA are used, applied at the approved dilution rates for General Orders

PW.LT.9.d

Records of vehicle cleaning and disinfection are kept
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Vehicle C&D records


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