GAP AI 16.4
Storage and transport
The standard shall require that animal medicine be stored in accordance with the information on the label.
GAP AI 16.5
Storage and transport
The standard shall require that in-feed medicines be stored in such a way that the risk of unintentional feeding to animals is minimised.
GAP AI 16.6
Storage and transport
The standard shall require that equipment for the storage of liquid manure, contaminated yard water and silo seepage liquids be stable and permanently watertight.
GAP AI 17
Cleaning, maintenance and sanitation
The standard shall require that premises be kept in an appropriate state of repair and condition to facilitate cleaning and disinfection.Cleaning materials, veterinary medicines and hazardous substances such as agricultural chemicals shall be specifically identifiable and kept
or stored separately in secure storage facilities. Cleaning materials, veterinary medicines and agricultural chemicals shall be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions for their intended purpose.
GAP AI 18
Cleaning programmes
The standard shall require that cleaning and disinfection programmes be in place. Cleaning and disinfection systems shall be monitored, measured for effectiveness and shall be regularly reviewed and adapted to reflect changing circumstances and disease risk.
GAP AI 19
Cleaning procedures and methods
The standard shall require that the appropriate cleaning methods and materials be employed. Cleaning procedures will be reflective of the type of production system, its intensity and the animal species.