General Producer Guide - National Avian On-Farm Biosecurity Standard
Annex A - Self-Evaluation Checklist
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| Section 1 - Access Management | Self Audit or X |
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| 1.1 Designation of Zones | |
| 1.1.1 Recognizable zones and access points are in place. | |
| 1.1.2 Visual indicators are in place to define the Controlled Access Zone (CAZ) and Restricted Access Zone (RAZ). | |
| 1.2 Entry, Movement, Exit Controls | |
| 1.2.1 People who work on the premises are knowledgeable of and understand the importance of and rationale behind the CAZ and the RAZ. |
| Section 2 - Animal Health Management | Self Audit or X |
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| 2.1 Animal Introduction, Movement, Removal | |
| 2.1.1 Each placement or removal of poultry is recorded and carried out with appropriate scheduling, isolation or segregation to minimize the introduction or spread of disease. | |
| 2.1.2 The downtime between flocks is optimized in each barn. | |
| 2.1.3 More stringent additional biosecurity measures are implemented, either at the barn or premises level where "all in/all out" scheduling and downtime is not practical. | |
| 2.2 Ongoing Monitoring of Health Status and Response | |
| 2.2.1 Individuals who monitor poultry are knowledgeable and experienced in monitoring flock health, the recognition of disease conditions, and timely response protocols. | |
| 2.2.2 Daily procedures for observation, and culling if necessary, are followed. | |
| 2.2.3 A daily mortality log is maintained for each flock. | |
| 2.2.4 Unusual morbidity or mortality triggers contact with a veterinarian and disease diagnosis action. The suspicion of diseases that are contagious, of economic importance, or reportable triggers a "disease response plan" that provides guidance to individuals on the appropriate procedures to follow. |
| Section 3 - Operational Management | Self Audit or X |
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| 3.1 Mortality and Manure Management | |
| Mortalities 3.1.1 Daily procedures are followed with respect to dead birds including collection and removal from the production area. |
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| 3.1.2 A dead poultry storage system, which protects the carcasses from scavengers and insects until final disposal, is utilized on the premises. | |
| 3.1.3 Carcass disposal, including any on-farm disposal (incineration, composting and burial), is done in accordance with provincial or municipal guidelines. If a rendering service is utilized then the pickup is performed to minimize any biosecurity risk. | |
| Manure Management 3.1.4 Manure is suitably handled and stored to minimize the risk of transferring disease organisms to poultry flocks. |
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| 3.2 Premises, Building, Equipment and Vehicule Sanitation | |
| 3.2.1 A sanitation program is in place that applies to premises, building, equipment and vehicle sanitation. | |
| 3.3 Facility Maintenance | |
| 3.3.1 A program for facility maintenance is in place. | |
| 3.4 Water, Feed, Bedding Management | |
| Water 3.4.1 A water management program is in place to ensure that water is potable and meets local guidelines for poultry consumption. |
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| Feed 3.4.2 Feed is obtained and stored in a manner that minimizes the risk of contamination by pathogens. |
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| Bedding 3.4.3 Bedding is obtained and stored in a manner that minimizes the risk of contamination by pathogens. |
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| 3.5 Pest Control Program | |
| 3.5.1 An integrated pest control program is present. | |
| Garbage Management 3.5.2 Garbage is effectively and safely disposed. |
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| 3.6 Biosecurity Program and Training | |
| 3.6.1 All people working on the premises are knowledgeable of, and understand the rationale behind and importance of, biosecurity and biosecurity protocols. | |
| 3.6.2 All people working on the premises have reviewed the applicable biosecurity-related instructions as needed, based on their assigned tasks. |
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