Module 3: Livestock Management (LM)

A stock identification system has been implemented to enable maintenance of appropriate management records, traceability of stock on the property and stock dispatched from the property. The identification system is designed to ensure the integrity of product described as Grain Fed and prevent contaminated or treated animals unknowingly being sold for human consumption prior to expiry of the Withholding Period (WHP) or Export Slaughter Interval (ESI).

Livestock are managed and presented for sale or slaughter in a manner that minimises stress and damage to carcase and hide quality attributes.

The risk of injury; bruising; hide and skin damage during transportation of stock is minimised

The welfare of livestock is not compromised, and prompt and appropriate remedial action is taken when required.

Systems have been implemented to ensure the health of livestock is routinely monitored and maintained whilst ensuring the judicious use of antimicrobials.

The likelihood of an Excessive Heat Load event is monitored, and prompt and appropriate remedial action is taken when required.

The likelihood of disease entry into and spread from the Feedlot and associated utilization area is minimised

Incident reporting requirements are undertaken when an unusual number of sick animals or deaths occur.