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Control Point - description |
In Pantheon (Yes/No) |
Link to user manual in Pantheon |
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DAIRY
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| DY 1 |
LEGAL REGISTRATION |
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| DY 1.1 |
Are all dairy farms registered with the relevant competent authority where required by national legislation?
Farmer shall provide registration document.
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| DY 2 |
FEED |
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| DY 2.1 |
Records shall exist confirming the receipt of advice from a ualified source of advice (reputable feed company, agricultural advisor or other recognized individual). |
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In Pantheon we have module Feeding |
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The farmer can prepare feeding meal in this module by instructions of advisor |
| DY 2.2 |
Written feed plan shall be available and signed off by advisor. Feed plan shall be reviewed for implementation, cross-referenced to bought in feedstuffs and home produced forage and its ability to provide stated level of maintenance and production. |
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In Pantheon we have module Feeding |
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The farmer can prepare feeding meal in this module by instructions of advisor |
| DY 2.3 |
Do feed systems provide sufficient access for all ages and weights of cattle to feed in a manner that avoids bullying? Is floor feeding inside the pens prohibited? |
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| DY 3 |
HOUSING AND FACILITIES |
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| DY 3.1 |
General |
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| DY 3.1.1 |
Sufficient dedicated non-slatted lying areas shall be provided. Housing shall be inspected for solid lying areas. |
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| DY 3.1.2 |
Access ways shall be inspected for uneven surfaces, sharp objects and obstacles. |
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| DY 3.1.3 |
Horned and non-horned cattle shall be kept separate. Stock shall be inspected and workers asked to demonstrate
awareness. |
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| DY 3.1.4 |
Housing and equipment shall be constructed with ease of cleaning in mind. Facilities shall be inspected for ease of cleaning. |
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| DY 3.1.5 |
If not housed, are there adequate, dry, lying and loafing areas? |
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| DY 3.1.6 |
Stock shall not be exposed to external sources of stress that are under the control of the farmer. Stock shall be observed for signs of stress from sources such as excessive noise, other livestock or inappropriate handling. Farmer/workers shall be asked to demonstrate awareness. |
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| DY 3.1.7 |
Housing shall be cleaned thoroughly once a year. Cleaning records shall be inspected. |
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| DY 3.1.8 |
Is equipment such as air conditioning regularly cleaned?
Equipment should be clean.
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| DY 3.2 |
Hospital pens |
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| DY 3.2.1 |
Are provisions made for the segregation of sick and injured stock and do they provide give good access for veterinary treatment, facilities for controlled treatment, adequate lighting and cleanable internal wall surfaces
to at least 2 meters?
Visual assessment.
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| DY 3.3 |
Kennel and cubicle accommodation |
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| DY 3.3.1 |
Stock shall be observed in kennels/cubicles where possible for ease of access/behavior, which shall be appropriate to the size of the dairy breed. |
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| DY 3.3.2 |
Dry and comfortable bedding area with clean, dry bedding nd/or suitable cow mats shall be provided. Visual assessment of housed stock shall be undertaken where possible and farmers/workers shall explain policy. Depth of bedding to ensure dryness shall also be visually inspected. Where used, rubber mats shall be fixed in position and cover the entire lying area. |
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| DY 3.3.3 |
The bedding/lying area shall be maintained to minimize soiling of the cow’s flanks and udder areas. |
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| DY 3.3.4 |
Is at least one space per cow provided, unless adequate additional loose housing is easily accessible? |
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| DY 3.4 |
Other accommodation |
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| DY 3.4.1 |
Loose housing systems shall allow sufficient space for all cows to lie
down simultaneously, ruminate and rise without difficulty. Calculated stocking density record shall be available. |
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| DY 3.4.2 |
There shall be a loafing area, which is large enough to accommodate all cows in the management group. Written calculation in accordance with Dairy Stocking Density Guideline - Annex DY. 1. Loafing areas shall meet the required stocking density. |
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| DY 3.4.3 |
The areas shall be calculated based on the average of the largest 10% of the group. Areas shall be calculated in accordance with Dairy Stocking Density Guideline – Annex DY. 1. and shall meet the required minimum total space area per head. |
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| DY 3.4.4 |
There shall be adequate dry and clean bedding to ensure cow comfort.
A visual assessment shall be undertaken where possible or workers shall demonstrate awareness. |
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| DY 3.4.5 |
The mucking out and bedding up routines shall be consistent with the maintenance of clean, hygienic conditions and the avoidance of excessive soiling of cattle.
A visual assessment shall be undertaken where possible or workers shall demonstrate wareness. |
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| DY 4 |
DAIRY HEALTH |
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| DY 4.1 |
Records to demonstrate (i) four veterinary inspections per annum and (ii) actions required/taken following the visit should be available. |
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| DY 4.2 |
The herd health plan shall be assessed for routine prevention
treatments (if applicable): foot care, mastitis, vaccinations, worming.
“Problem” cows shall be identified and their individual records examined. |
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| DY 4.3 |
Individual cows shall be identified and their records examined for the
following:
General herd health (death, illness and vet visits), feet problems (treatment, drugs and medication, response to treatment), calf health
– Record major calf diseases and illness, problems at calving,
– Difficult calvings, retained after births, infections etc.,
– Metabolic disorders caused by incorrect nutrition,
– Staggers, milk fever etc., mastitis incidences (preventative measures and treatments),
– Problems relating to reproduction,
– Calving, abortion, services, infertility treatments, etc. |
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All this data we can fine on individual Animal Card |
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| DY 4.4 |
The somatic cell count and the total bacteria count provide effective information on product quality, animal welfare and animal health.
The number of somatic cells and germs in the raw milk should comply with local specifications.
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All this data we can fine on individual Animal Card
And also on Milking dairy.
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| DY 5 |
MILKING |
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| DY 5.1 |
Cows shall be milked regularly at least once a day. Farmers shall
explain the milking routine. |
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| DY 5.2 |
Milking facilities, including floors, shall be constructed so as to minimize hazards to cows. The parlor shall be inspected for any hazards to cows (i.e. slippery floors, obstructions, sharp edges, etc.). |
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| DY 5.3 |
The milking parlour equipment shall be maintained to prevent problems regarding the wellbeing of cows when cows are being milked. |
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| DY 5.4 |
In addition to the requirements for recording medicine use, is a system in place and implemented to ensure that milk from cows within the withdrawal
period for any medicine is disposed of and does not enter the food chain? |
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| DY 5.5 |
Does the milking routine ensure that udders are clean and dry prior to milking? |
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| DY 5.6 |
Clean or potable water shall be available in the parlor by pressure hose and the farmer shall explain the policy. The water used for the cleaning of milk contact surfaces (e.g. pipes, tanks, milking machine)
shall be of potable quality. |
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| DY 5.7 |
Does milk from individual cows not enter the collection system until it has been inspected for abnormalities or infection? |
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| DY 6 |
MILKING FACILITIES |
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| DY 6.1 |
Milking equipment |
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| DY 6.1.1 |
Milking equipment shall be tested regularly. Records of manufacturer recommendations and records of servicing reports and results shall be available. |
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| DY 6.1.2 |
Are records kept of the replacement of teat cup liners and other wearing parts that are replaced in accordance with manufacturer instructions? |
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| DY 6.1.3 |
Cleaning chemicals shall be used in accordance with manufacturer
instructions and records shall be kept. |
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| DY 6.2 |
Milking parlor |
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| DY 6.2.1 |
n the parlor, are the following true?
- No evidence of vermin, birds or domestic pets
- No potential hazard from glass contamination
- Walls, doors and floors are easy to clean
- Sufficient lighting
- External doors and windows are weather-proof
- No harborage for vermin
- Clean equipment maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- No redundant products
- No excessive dust
- Adequate, well drained floors |
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| DY 6.2.3 |
The dairy (milk collection/storage area) |
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| DY 6.3.1 |
In the dairy, are the following true?
- There are doors to the milking parlor
- Security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access when
unattended
- Personal hygiene facilities are available
- No evidence of birds, vermin, cats and dogs
- Measures are taken to control insects
- No harborage for vermin
- No non-dairy specific items are on site
- No hazard from unprotected lights
- Adequate floors
- No mess or rubbish
- Washable walls and doors
- The dairy is weather-proof
- No smoking allowed |
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| DY 6.3.2 |
The dairy shall be clean and tidy. |
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| DY 6.4 |
Milk collection equipment (bulk tanks, churns, etc.) |
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| DY 6.4.1 |
Is all milk collection equipment clean and kept closed when not in use and is a routine kept for this cleaning? |
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| DY 6.4.2 |
The milk cooling equipment shall be able to reduce the temperature of the milk to <6oC within 2 hours and to maintain <4oC until collected. A visual assessment of the temperature of milk in store shall be carried out and workers shall demonstrate awareness. Relevant records shall be reviewed, if available, to ensure compliance. |
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| DY 6.4.3 |
All materials and/or surfaces that come into contact with raw milk shall be made of stainless steel or materials of a comparable quality. |
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| DY 6.5 |
Bulk tanker / vehicle standings |
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| DY 6.5.1 |
Is there a well-drained hard standing area adjacent to the dairy to facilitate vehicles? |
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| DY 6.5.2 |
Are all such areas kept clean to prevent contamination |
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| DY 6.5.3 |
Is access to this area free from obstruction? |
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| DY 7 |
HYGIENE |
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| DY 7.1 |
Do those involved in the milking process wear clothing such that the milk is protected from contamination? |
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| DY 7.2 |
Are all wounds that farmers/workers might have covered up? |
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| DY 7.3 |
If any workers suffer from notifiable diseases, are they kept away from all aspects of work in and related to the milking parlor? |
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| DY 7.4 |
Are facilities readily available to ensure that dairy persons have clean arms and hands? |
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| DY 8 |
CLEANING AGENTS AND OTHER CHEMICALS |
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| DY 8.1 |
Are instructions for use strictly followed where chemicals, pesticides or cleaning agents are used? |
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| DY 8.2 |
Are only chemicals and/or lubricants that are registered by official bodies for use on a dairy farm used in the milking plant or in the buildings? |
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| DY 8.3 |
When not in use, are chemicals stored in a clean and dry manner and in a secure store away from the milking facilities? |
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| DY 8.4 |
MSDSs (Material Safety Data Sheets) or label instructions for cleaning and other chemical agents shall be available for selected chemicals. Relevant records, if available, shall be inspected to ensure compliance. |
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