3.0
PRODUCTION PRACTICES
3.1
Livestock monitoring
Documents
Procedures
YES
NO
N/A
Report unusual signs of disease as soon as
Are livestock inspected regularly to ensure the early detection of sick
3.1.1
Treatment records
possible to your local animal health authority.
animals?
Conduct routine stock inspections.
Report unusual signs of disease.
Do you increase the frequency of livestock inspections during periods of
3.1.2
higher risk such as increased insect and wildlife activity or growing
Inspection records
Increase intervals of routine stock inspections
periods for weeds?
when necessary.
3.2
Identification
Reference Documents
Procedures
YES
NO
N/A
Complete transfers within legislative time
Do you adhere to the NLIS legislation of the relevant state/territory at all
frames.
NLIS Database
3.2.1
times?
Ensure animals are tagged before leaving the
property.
3.3
Animal Health Management
Reference Documents
Procedures
YES
NO
N/A
Review best practice management for
Have you implemented practices that help protect your livestock from
livestock health and welfare and review
3.3.1
Animal Health Plan
diseases endemic to your region?
updates from peak industry bodies as they
arise.
Report unusual signs of disease as soon as
Do you seek advice from a veterinarian or government officer in relation
possible to your vet or local animal health
3.3.2
Treatment Records
to any unusual sickness or death event?
authority
Isolate sick animals and move them to
In the event of a disease outbreak, can affected and suspect animals be
.
3.3.3
Treatment Records
isolated and treated if necessary?
Keep treatment records until animal has
permanently left the property.
3.4
Carcase, manure and effluent management
Reference Documents
Procedures
YES
NO
N/A
Seek current government guidelines on waste
management and regulation.
Are there procedures in place to manage effluent dispersal to minimise
3.4.1
Paddock Records
disease and weed spread?
Seek information on disease statuses of
neighbouring herds and/or flocks.