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In Pantheon (Yes/No) |
Link to user manual in Pantheon |
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| CYB |
CALF AND YOUNG BEEF MODUL
The Calf and Young Beef module of GLOBALG.A.P. is part of its Integrated Farm Assurance Standard. The certification of producers is based on compliance with All-Farm Base, Livestock Base and Cattle and Sheep Module.
The scope of this module includes young animals of bovine species of any cattle breed from birth up to the age of 12 months kept for the purposes of calf (veal) production (1-8 months of age) and young beef production (9-12 months of age) in intensive or extensive production systems, either indoor, outdoor or freerange (suckler herds). Animals reared for breeding purposes are not covered by the scope of this module.
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| CYB 1 |
GENERAL PROVISIONS |
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| CYB 1.1 |
1) Workers authorized to use medication shall be appointed. These workers
shall demonstrate, in an interview that they have knowledge of the correct injecting procedures (e.g. intra muscular, subcutaneous – appropriate length
of injection needle according to weight of animal) and the safe use of medicines plus the obligatory procedure to record and the requirement for observance of withdrawal period.
2) Workers shall demonstrate, in an interview, how to handle different sizes
of calves correctly (e.g. no pulling by ears or limbs; correct fixation of calves when injecting).
3) Workers shall demonstrate, in an interview, knowledge of the symptoms
of common diseases of calves.
4) Written action plan with contact data/ Defined in standard. |
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For recording the medicine adn withdrawal period we can use Livestock -Veterinary Journal |
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| CYB 1.2 |
Presence and implementation of a written policy regarding the following:
1) Visitors to define by time 'calf free' requirement, protective clothing, footwear change requirement and use of a visitor's book.
2) Frequency of cleaning shall be defined for each building. If sanitizers or disinfectants are used, their correct dilution procedures, concentration for use and application rates shall also be defined.
3) There shall be records of the disposal of fallen stock (by a licenced fallen animal collector) detailing the number disposed, date of disposal and the method of disposal. |
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| CYB 1.3 |
Is a changing room provided near the stalls and is it equipped with wash-hand basins and a water supply (with cold water and hot water if climate requires it), towel, soap and a drain for cleaning footwear? |
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| CYB 1.4 |
The farm, including feed preparation areas, shall be maintained in a clean
and tidy condition. |
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| CYB 1.5 |
Is access to the animals controlled?
The stables should be locked. The access should be restricted.
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| CYB 2 |
IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY |
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| CYB 2.1 |
Records of identification and equipment on farm demonstrate participation in the country's animal movement recording system. Traceability check confirms status of calves. |
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All about movements we have In on each Animal Card. |
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| CYB 2.2 |
Are the processes of identification of the calves (e.g. ear-tagging) carried out by trained competent stockpersons using well-maintained equipment? |
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| CYB 3 |
FEED AND WATER |
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| CYB 3.1 |
Feed |
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| CYB 3.1.1 |
Calves that are housed in groups and not fed ad libitum or not by an automatic feeding system shall have sufficient access to feed to cover their nutritional needs.
Calves shall be fed at least twice daily. |
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| CYB 3.1.2 |
The feed ration shall include fiber dry feed starting at 8 weeks of age. This shall be 50 grams of fiber dry feed per day from week 8 and shall be extended to at least 250 grams until 20 weeks of age. Presence of fiber dry
feed shall be verified. Farmer shall display knowledge on required amounts in an interview. |
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We can use module Feeding. Where we can make feeding meal for calves and young beef |
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| CYB 3.1.3 |
Calf feed shall be stored separately in a dry place away from animals, other feeds and chemicals. |
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| CYB 3.1.4 |
Stored feed shall be covered or be protected from adulteration. Once in use, bags of milk replacer shall be stored in a manner that prevents exposure to rodents, pests and adulteration. |
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| CYB 3.2 |
Water |
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| CYB 3.2.1 |
Do all calves over two weeks of age have access to a sufficient quantity of clean water or are they able to satisfy their fluid intake
needs by drinking other liquids? Under warm weather conditions (>25 degree Celsius outside temperature) and for sick calves is there provision of clean water with unrestricted access? |
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| CYB 3.2.2 |
The water supply to the calves shall be clean, and not constitute any hazard
to the health of the animals or the safety of the meat from them. Water analysis at point of entry at least annually. Water shall be free of E. coli. Chemical analysis shall cover pH (shall be between 5 and 9), nitrates,
nitrites, sulfates, conductibility, water hardness. National guidelines, if applicable, have to be followed.
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| CYB 4 |
HOUSING AND FACILITIES (N/A if no indoor calves or exclusively freerange suckler herd production system) |
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| CYB 4.1 |
Lighting |
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| CYB 4.1.1 |
Calves shall be kept where they have natural daylight throughout the day and where adequate lighting is provided (fixed or portable) after dark to inspect the calves. Calves shall not be permanently kept in darkness. |
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| CYB 4.2 |
Space allowances |
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| CYB 4.2.1 |
Calves shall only be confined in individual pens after the age of eight weeks according to the instructions of a veterinarian, and evidence for doing so shall be maintained. |
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| CYB 4.2.2 |
Calves shall have sufficient room to stand up, lie down and turn around. As a uidance: the width of any individual pen for a calf shall be at least equal to the height of the calf at the withers, measured in a standing
position, and the length shall be at least equal to the body length of the calf, measured from the tip of the nose to the caudal edge of the tuber ischii (pin bone), multiplied by 1.1. |
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| CYB 4.2.3 |
Individual pens for calves (except those for isolating sick animals) shall have perforated walls, which allow the calves to have direct visual contact. |
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| CYB 4.2.4 |
Calves, which are kept in groups, shall have sufficient unobstructed space. Calves kept in groups shall have unobstructed space of at least (per calf):
1.5 m2 for each calf of a live weight of less than 150 kilograms, at least equal to 1.7 m2 for each calf of a live weight of more than 150 kilograms but less than 220 kilograms, and at least equal to 1.8 m2 for each calf of a live weight of more than 220 kilograms. |
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| CYB 4.3 |
Accommodation |
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| CYB 4.3.1 |
The floors shall be designed to minimize injury or suffering of calves standing or lying on them. |
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| CYB 4.3.2 |
The floors shall be suitable for the size and weight of the calves and form a rigid, even and stable surface. Cross reference with LB 5.4. |
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| CYB 4.3.3 |
There shall be appropriate bedding provided for all calves less than two weeks of age. Appropriate bedding can be straw, rubber mat, saw-dust, wood chip, etc. |
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| CYB 4.3.4 |
The materials in the housing shall be safe for the calves, easy to clean and to disinfect. |
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| CYB 4.3.5 |
Tethering shall be prohibited at all times with the exception of calves in group housing during the feeding of milk or milk-replacer and for a maximum of 1 hour. In such cases the fixation device shall not harm the calves and shall be checked regularly. |
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| CYB 4.4 |
Ventilation and temperature |
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| CYB 4.4.1 |
Where an artificial ventilation system is in use, have provisions been made for an appropriate back-up system to guarantee sufficient air renewal to preserve the health and well-being of the calves in the event of system failure? Is an alarm system provided to warn the stock-keeper of the breakdown? Is the alarm system tested regularly? |
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| CYB 4.5 |
Mechanical equipment |
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| CYB 4.5.1 |
All automated or mechanical equipment that is essential for the calves’ health and well-being shall be inspected at least once daily; this applies especially to ventilation, feeding, watering devices. |
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| CYB 4.5.2 |
Defects that are discovered shall be rectified immediately or, in case this is not possible immediately, appropriate steps shall be taken to safeguard the health and well-being of the calves until the defect has been rectified, notably by using alternative methods of feeding and maintaining a
satisfactory environment. |
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| CYB 4.5.3 |
Are the feeding and drinking devices constructed, installed and maintained in such a manner that contamination of the calves´ feed and water is minimized? |
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| CYB 5 |
CALVES’ HEALTH |
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| CYB 5.1 |
Veterinary health plan (VHP) |
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| CYB 5.1.1 |
The VHP shall include the items of the control point and shall be formulated
and implemented with the assistance of a named specialist veterinary surgeon. Where these indicators fall outside target levels, the VHP shall be reviewed and revised in the light of current circumstances. Cross reference with LB 6.2. |
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Scan the document in to documentation system in Pantheon |
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| CYB 5.1.2 |
Presence of written visit reports produced by a veterinary surgeon dedicated to and experienced in calves´ medicine on a quarterly basis over the last 12 months or history of GLOBALG.A.P. participation if farmer has been GLOBALG.A.P. certified for less than a whole year. Cross check with
LB 6.1. |
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| CYB 5.1.3 |
Are there statements in the VHP with regards to a drug-reducing policy and to the fact that antibiotic treatment will only be applied if required for animal health? With regards to maintaining the future efficacy of
antibiotics in human and veterinary therapy, does the producer have a statement in the VHP for the choice of a specific antibiotic, which is based on the relevant guidance as provided for example by EPRUMA's
'Best Practice framework for the use of antimicrobials in foodproducing
animals in the EU' and the guidance by the Codex Alimentarius Commission Task Force Anti-Microbial Resistance? |
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| CYB 5.2 |
Hospital pens |
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| CYB 5.2.1 |
Hospital pens shall be readily available for the segregation and care of sick and injured calves. These pens can be normal pens, which are converted when needed. |
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| CYB 5.2.2 |
Are hospital pens well ventilated, structurally sound, easy to be cleaned and disinfected, warm and dry, and where illness / injury dictates, is a well-bedded solid lying area provided? |
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| CYB 5.3 |
Broken needles |
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| CYB 5.3.1 |
Are calves with broken needles permanently identified and the date of
the incident, identification of the calf and nature of the medicine being administrated recorded in the medicine book? Is the calf clearly identified and the slaughterhouse notified? |
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| CYB 5.4 |
Hemoglobin |
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| CYB 5.4.1 |
The average hemoglobin levels of the calves shall be monitored and adhered to by the farmer via the results of blood samples or by providing evidence that feed contains sufficient iron supply. |
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| CYB 6 |
LOADING TO DISPATCH FOR SLAUGHTER |
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| CYB 6.1 |
Ramps should not be steeper than 20 degrees to prevent slippage. Measure
height and horizontal length of loading ramp. Height / horizontal length should be less than 0.36. |
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| CYB 7 |
CASUALTY CALVES AND FALLEN STOCK |
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| CYB 7.1 |
The mortalities found shall be recorded. Mortality records shall detail the date, the calf´s identification and the suspected cause of death. There shall be evidence of periodic (at least 6 monthly) analysis of these records and any resulting action plans shall be documented in the veterinary health plan. Cross check with CYB 5.1. |
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| CYB 8 |
FINDINGS |
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| CYB 8.1 |
Records of feedback obtained by the farmer from the slaughterhouse shall be available. |
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| CYB 9 |
OUTDOOR CALVES (N/A if no outdoor calves) |
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| CYB 9.1 |
Are the sites for outdoor calves located on soil that is free draining and in areas that are not susceptible to flooding?
Sites shall be dry enough to prevent soiling of the animals.
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| CYB 9.2 |
Are facilities provided in order to maintain the thermal comfort of the individual animals during all weather conditions? |
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| CYB 9.3 |
Predators should be controlled in the vicinity of young calves. Mortality records should not indicate more than 2% of young calves lost to predators. |
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| CYB 9.4 |
A training area should be provided to allow new calves to become customized to electric fences. |
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