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Control Point - description |
In Pantheon (Yes/No) |
Link to user manual in Pantheon |
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RUMINANT BASE - CATTLE AND SHEEP |
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| CS 1 |
IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY |
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| CS 1.1 |
Records of all incoming stock including
GLOBALG.A.P. status shall be present.
System to ensure all non- GLOBALG.A.P. approved stock are held on farm for more than 28 (Sheep) / 60 (Cattle) days. For beef cattle, a 60-day transition period and for sheep a 28-day transition period is applicable for bought in stock before it becomes GLOBALG.A.P. approved stock.
For dairy, given that the annual
replacement rate is higher than 20%, a 28- day transition period is required.
The transition period shall be finalized
before stock is sent for slaughter. Brought in cattle shall prove by documentation that health status and withdrawal times are in compliance with GLOBALG.A.P. requirements. Cross-reference with LB 3.2. No N/A. |
YES |
In Pantheon Farming we have data about arrival to the farm on Animal Card |
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| CS 2 |
BREEDING AND YOUNG STOCK |
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| CS 2.1 |
The farmer shall describe what factors
influence choice of bulls. Records of
calving difficulty/mortality shall
demonstrate an acceptable level. N/A if
no breeding cattle. |
YES |
On each animal card we have tab Reproduction in this tab we can record all this events.Link to Reproduction on Animal card for Cattle |
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| CS 2.2 |
Visual assessment of lambing areas and shelter. Farmer shall describe lambing provisions (i.e. bales, shelters, etc.). Suitability of breed shall be considered.
Where this is impracticable, only sheep
breeds that are well-adapted to survive in the relevant terrain shall be allowed to remain. Ewes less well adapted to the terrain shall be removed to more
favorable areas. |
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| CS 2.3 |
In order for the full immunological benefits to be gained, colostrum shall be fed to calves within 6 hours of birth.
Ask producer how he manages new born calves regarding receipt of colostrum.
Farmer shall describe the feeding policy. |
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Scan the document in to documentation system in Pantheon |
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| CS 2.4 |
All young stock present and less than 5
weeks of age shall be fed on a milk based diet. Assess the stock and request farmer to describe weaning policy and feeding regime for young stock. |
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Scan the document in to documentation system in Pantheon |
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| CS 2.5 |
Inspect housing for tethering facilities and ask farmer to explain policy. N/A only where no breeding stock or if no fixing of calves in one place (i.e. tethering). |
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| CS 2.6 |
Muzzling shall be prohibited. Inspect
calves/facilities for muzzles and ask
workers to demonstrate awareness.
N/A where no breeding stock and no
calves bought in less than 5 weeks old. |
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| CS 2.7 |
To minimize the risk of infection to both
cow and calf, are indoor calving areas
clean and provided with suitable bedding. |
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| CS 2.8 |
Calving boxes shall have available
permanent restraining facilities and
lighting at a level that allows the reading
of normal newspaper print. |
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| CS 2.9 |
Is a nutritionally sound diet, appropriate to the calves´ development fed |
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| CS 9.10 |
Calf milk replacer shall be prepared
according to the manufacturers’
instructions and fed at a regular time and at a suitable temperature. |
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| CS 3 |
FEED, FORAGE |
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| CS 3.1 |
Assess the feeding system and condition of stock. If trough feeding space is insufficient for all stock to feed at the same time, farmer shall describe how he ensures all stock receive their ration. |
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| CS 3.2 |
Where sheep are grazed on forage crops, there should be evidence that run-back is suitable (i.e. stock reasonably clean and content). If sheep are not kept on forage, but forage is used, the farmer should explain the policy on run-back. |
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| CS 4 |
HOUSING AND FACILITIES |
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| CS 4.1 |
Prolonged periods (more than 7 days) of
close confinement should be prohibited.
Inspect facilities and if evidence of
tethering, workers/farmer to explain policy of restraint/exercise. |
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| CS 4.2 |
Housed stock shall have access to
natural daylight. Check that housing
permits natural daylight at a level which
allows the reading of normal newspaper
print. |
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| CS 4.3 |
All livestock shall be able to lie in a clean dry place. |
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| CS 4.4 |
Inspect out-wintered stock and assess if adequate dry lying area is available by their condition (e.g. muddy coats, etc.). In summer, farmer shall describe his outwintering policy. |
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Scan the document in to documentation system in Pantheon |
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| CS 4.5 |
Housing shall be cleaned and disinfected at least annually by removing dung followed by pressure cleaning. |
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| CS 4.6 |
The facilities shall be fit for the purpose
and safe for both livestock and workers.
For cattle (except for calf rearing) these
facilities shall incorporate a cattle restraint (i.e. cattle crush) and the crush shall have a well maintained solid floor. If no crush, there shall be an alternative means of restraining (e.g. lead restraint at the end of a race). |
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| CS 4.7 |
Provision made to avoid cattle being
exposed to extreme weather and
temperature for prolonged periods (Shelter shall be available in extreme conditions (this includes shade trees). |
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| CS 4.8 |
Protective clothing and footwear shall be physically present on farm and shall be used by visitors. |
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| CS 5 |
HYGIENE |
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| CS 5.1 |
Farmer shall describe his policy for
handling excessive soiling at point of
dispatch. Livestock shall be free from
excessive fecal material and, preferably,
dry at the time of being loaded for
transportation to a slaughterhouse.
Slaughterhouse feedback on stock
cleanliness, if available, shall be kept. An
action plan shall be put in place if
excessive soiling is found (i.e. structural
items or the cleaning of livestock prior to
dispatch). |
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Scan the document in to documentation system in Pantheon |
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| CS 5.2 |
Worming records for domestic and
working dogs shall be maintained. |
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| CS 6 |
HANDLING |
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| CS 6.1 |
The disbudding of calves shall be done
exclusively by a physical method within
the first 6 weeks after birth and shall be
supported by the administration of a
pharmaceutical that ensures local
anesthesia.
Chemical cauterization is prohibited.
Producer shall describe the method in
use. |
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| CS 6.2 |
No evidence of recently de-horned
mature cattle. Check medicine book for
evidence and justification of treatment
(e.g. anaesthetic/vet invoice). |
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In Pantheon we have module Livestock -Veterinary Journal |
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| CS 6.3 |
Farmer shall describe inspection routine
and assess adequacy of different
situations. Stock shall be inspected
regularly at a frequency appropriate to the
class of stock. As a guide, twice daily if
stock are housed and once daily if
outside, except where circumstances
(e.g. the nature of the terrain) do not allow
it. In such cases at least once weekly,
except for exceptionally extensive outdoor
conditions. |
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| CS 6.4 |
Suitability of breed, condition of stock,
local weather conditions and available
shelter shall be considered. If stock are
poorly adapted to the terrain, they shall
be moved to more favorable areas to
safeguard their welfare, or provided with
additional shelter in the absence of
appropriate natural sheltering (e.g.
hedges and trees) to protect them from
inclement weather. |
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| CS 6.5 |
Cattle groups shall be kept in social
groupings appropriate to sex, size,
nutritional requirement and stage of
development |
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| CS 6.6 |
Sexually mature and active young males
shall not be mixed with females unless
breeding is planned. |
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