| Legal registration -
Have all statutory requirements of local and national
authorities been met. |
| Milking parlour
including grounds and structures -
Do these promote cleanliness and mitigate hazards. |
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Water quality -
Does the water meet acceptable chemical and biological
quality standards. |
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Waste management -
What are the environmental implications of these practices. |
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Pest control -
Does this ensure food safety and is there any environmental
effect past target species. |
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Milking machine maintenance -
Is equipment maintained to promote animal health and
comfort. |
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General farm maintenance -
Does this ensure environmental stewardship and safety of
animals and staff. |
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Milk storage facilities -
Are facilities reliable, safe and clean, to ensure milk is
of premium quality. |
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Milk transfer and collection -
Does all transportation of milk maintain its quality,
cleanliness and safety. |
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General hygiene -
Including milking, cleaning and disinfecting procedures. |
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Chemicals -
Are these food grade, appropriate and acceptable in their
use, and environmentally friendly. |
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Hygiene of personnel -
Do all staff practice and promote personal and institutional
hygiene. |
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Training -
Do staff receive training to enable them to excel in their
work environment. |
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Herd health -
Is the health of each cow continually monitored and are
strategies in place to optimise herd health and mitigate any
health problems, both major and minor. |
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Feedstuffs -
Is all food top quality to promote the health, development
and well-being of the cows. |
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Contingency plans -
Are plans in place to deal with any emergency, including
injury to animals, threats to safety and quality of milk
etc. |
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Documentation -
Is all documentation current and sufficient. |
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Provision of feed -
Do all animals have free access to feed that ensures optimal
health. |
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Stocking rates and stocking density -
Are these within the acceptable limits which promote natural
behaviour and prevent environmental impact. |
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Stock drinking water availability and
quality -
Do all animals have constant access to clean, fresh water
that has been tested for quality. |
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Feed additives and veterinary
additives -
No performance enhancing drugs or hormones are permitted. |
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Animal safety -
Is the safety and well-being of every animal ensured at all
times. |
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Provisions to allow for natural animal
behaviour -
Are animals social, intellectual and physical needs catered
for. |
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Adequacy and safety of infrastructure
-
Is all infrastructure safe and adequate for its purpose. |
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Potential hazards on the farm -
Are all potential hazards mitigated to ensure the safety of
all animals and staff. |
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Staff matters -
Are staff well trained, paid well, their health and
well-being of concern and importance. |
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Animal handling procedures, training
and facilities -
Whenever animals are handled, does it mitigate any stress
and promote the health and well-being of every animal. |
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Treatment of calves -
Are calves specifically looked after to ensure they are
happy. |
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Animal welfare -
Is the welfare of every individual animal a priority. |
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Environmental integrity and impact -
Do all farming practices promote environmental integrity and
stewardship. |
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Energy use -
Is energy use audited, and are strategies in place and
targets set to lower energy consumption. |
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Threats to biodiversity -
Does the farm and all activities promote biodiversity
conservation. |
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Water conservation -
Is water conservation a priority, with measures in place to
conserve and protect water. |
