Common use of ANIMAL HEALTH Clause in Contracts

ANIMAL HEALTH. The Australian dairy industry has in place a National Dairy Industry Animal Welfare Strategy (NDIAWS). The NDIAWS supports the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy which was developed by the Federal Government with the vision that the welfare of all animals in Australia is promoted and protected by the adoption of sound animal welfare standards and practices. DFMC and LDD work closely with Dairy Australia and other industry bodies to ensure that our members are fully aware of any welfare issues and recommended best practice on farm. Its members are expected to have on farm animal health and welfare practices of the highest standard. On the ground in their local regions farm services officers are actively working with xxxxxx members, State Food Authorities, local vets and DPI personnel to ensure the highest possible milk quality is delivered, and that animal welfare standards are maintained on our individual farms. DFMC’s rigorous monitoring of milk quality standards ensures that we have the best possible standards on farm. DFMC RMs and LDD FSOs help farmers with daily practical advice on nutrition, agronomy and animal health issues in order to ensure that milk supply comes from healthy well cared for animals. The safety of milk for consumers is essential. Cows must be managed in a manner that prevents the introduction of hazards to the milk and the wellbeing of livestock. If members notice unusual symptoms such as dramatic shifts in production, skin lesions, sudden deaths, xxxxxx cows, etc.; they should immediately remove and isolate any suspect cows showing unusual signs or symptoms from the milking herd. It is the xxxxxx’x responsibility to contact their veterinary officer and if necessary report any incident of concern to DFMC RMs or LDD FSO immediately. Pick up may be suspended while any investigation is ongoing if recommended by either a veterinary officer or the State Food Authority. Compensation for any or all of the milk dumped in such a situation is at the discretion of DFMC. Members are reminded that they should have insurance to cover any milk lost in circumstances such as this. Milk will not be picked up from herds infected with notifiable diseases unless it is deemed safe by the State Food Authorities. Issues that may affect our ability to pick up milk include but are not confined to:  Pesticide and chemical poisoning;  Botulism, anthrax;  Foot and mouth disease. Vaccinations for diseases such as botulism, three day sickness, leptospirosis; etc. are recommended as best practice in order to minimise the occurrence of such diseases on farms. In the event that a member does not notify or delays notifying DFMC of an incident we may cease milk collection immediately and DFMC reserves the right to cease collection on a permanent basis.

ANIMAL HEALTH. The Australian dairy industry has in place a National Dairy Industry Animal Welfare Strategy (NDIAWS). The NDIAWS supports ) and the federal government also has an Australian Animal Welfare Strategy which was developed by to ensure the Federal Government with best possible welfare standards forAustralian animals. GVC endorses these strategies and expects all its farmers to maintain the vision that the welfare highest standards of all animals in Australia is promoted and protected by the adoption of sound animal welfare standards and practicespractices on their farms. DFMC and LDD work The team at GVC works closely with Dairy Australia and other industry bodies farmers also have access to ensure that our members are fully aware of any welfare issues and recommended best practice on farm. Its members are expected to have on farm animal health and welfare practices of the highest standard. On the ground in their local regions farm services officers are actively working with xxxxxx members, State Food Authoritiesstate authorities, local vets and DPI Department of Primary Industry personnel to ensure the highest possible milk quality is delivered, and that animal welfare help achieve high standards are maintained on our individual farmsfarm. DFMCGVC’s rigorous monitoring of milk quality standards ensures that and regular auditing of Suppliers’ farmsensures we have the best possible standards on farm. DFMC RMs and LDD FSOs help farmers with daily practical advice on nutrition, agronomy and animal health issues in order to ensure that milk supply comes from healthy well cared for animals. The safety of milk for consumers is essential. Cows must be managed in a manner that prevents the introduction of hazards to the milk and the wellbeing of livestockmilk. If members Suppliers notice unusual symptoms such as dramatic shifts in production, skin lesions, sudden deaths, xxxxxx cows, etc.; they should immediately remove and isolate any suspect cows showing unusual signs or symptoms from the milking herd. It is the xxxxxx’x a Supplier’s responsibility to contact their veterinary officer and if necessary necessary, report any incident of concern to DFMC RMs or LDD FSO immediatelyGVC. Pick up may be suspended while any during an investigation is ongoing if recommended by either a veterinary officer or the State Food Authorityora state authority. Compensation for any or all of the milk dumped in such a situation is at the discretion of DFMC. Members Suppliers are reminded that they should have insurance to cover any milk lost in circumstances such circumstancessuch as this. Milk Xxxx will not be picked up from herds infected with notifiable diseases unless it is deemed safe by the State Food Authoritiesrelevant authorities. Issues that may affect our ability to pick up milk include (but are not confined limited to:  ): • Pesticide and chemical poisoning;  poisoning • Botulism, anthrax;  Anthrax • Foot and mouth disease. disease Vaccinations for diseases such as botulism, three three-day sickness, leptospirosis; etc. ., are recommended as best practice in practicein order to minimise the occurrence of such diseases on farms. In the event that a member Supplier does not notify notify, or delays notifying DFMC notifying, GVC of an incident we may cease milk collection immediately and DFMC GVC reserves the right to cease collection on a permanent basis.

ANIMAL HEALTH. The Australian dairy industry has in place a National Dairy Industry Animal Welfare Strategy (NDIAWS). The NDIAWS supports ) and the federal government also has an Australian Animal Welfare Strategy which was developed by to ensure the Federal Government with best possible welfare standards for Australian animals. ADFC endorses these strategies and expects all its farmers to maintain the vision that the welfare highest standards of all animals in Australia is promoted and protected by the adoption of sound animal welfare standards and practicespractices on their farms. DFMC and LDD work The team at ADFC works closely with Dairy Australia and other industry bodies farmers also have access to ensure that our members are fully aware local state authorities, local vets, and Department of any welfare issues and recommended best practice Primary Industry personnel to help achieve high standards on farm. Its members are expected to have on farm animal health and welfare practices of the highest standard. On the ground in their local regions farm services officers are actively working with xxxxxx members, State Food Authorities, local vets and DPI personnel to ensure the highest possible milk quality is delivered, and that animal welfare standards are maintained on our individual farms. DFMCADFC’s rigorous monitoring of milk quality standards and regular auditing of shareholders’ farms ensures that we have the best possible standards on farm. DFMC RMs and LDD FSOs help farmers with daily practical advice on nutrition, agronomy and animal health issues in order to ensure that milk supply comes from healthy well cared for animals. The safety of milk for consumers is essential. Cows must be managed in a manner that prevents the introduction of hazards to the milk and the wellbeing of livestockmilk. If members shareholders notice unusual symptoms such as dramatic shifts in production, skin lesions, sudden deaths, xxxxxx cows, etc.; they should immediately remove and isolate any suspect cows showing unusual signs or symptoms from the milking herd. It is the xxxxxx’x a shareholder’s responsibility to contact their veterinary officer and if necessary necessary, report any incident of concern to DFMC RMs or LDD FSO immediatelyADFC. Pick up may be suspended while any during an investigation is ongoing if recommended by either a veterinary officer or the State Food Authoritya state authority. Compensation for any or all of the milk dumped in such a situation is at the discretion of DFMC. Members Shareholders are reminded that they should have insurance to cover any milk lost in circumstances such as this. Milk Xxxx will not be picked up from herds infected with notifiable diseases unless it is deemed safe by the State Food Authoritiesrelevant authorities. Issues that may affect our ability to pick up milk include (but are not confined limited to:  ): • Pesticide and chemical poisoning;  poisoning • Botulism, anthrax;  Anthrax • Foot and mouth disease. disease • Lumpy skin Vaccinations for diseases such as botulism, three three-day sickness, leptospirosis; , etc. ., are recommended as best practice in order to minimise the occurrence of such diseases on farms. In the event that If a member shareholder does not notify notify, or delays notifying DFMC ADFC of an incident we may cease milk collection immediately and DFMC ADFC reserves the right to cease collection on a permanent basis.

ANIMAL HEALTH. The Australian dairy industry has in place a National Dairy Industry Animal Welfare Strategy (NDIAWS). The NDIAWS supports the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy which was developed by the Federal Government with the vision that the welfare of all animals in Australia is promoted and protected by the adoption of sound animal welfare standards and practices. DFMC and LDD work closely with Dairy Australia and other industry bodies to ensure that our members are fully aware of any welfare issues and recommended best practice on farm. Its members are expected to have on farm animal health and welfare practices of the highest standard. On the ground in their local regions farm services officers are actively working with xxxxxx farmer members, State Food Authorities, local vets and DPI personnel to ensure the highest possible milk quality is delivered, and that animal welfare standards are maintained on our individual farms. DFMC’s rigorous monitoring of milk quality standards ensures that we have the best possible standards on farm. DFMC RMs and LDD FSOs help farmers with daily practical advice on nutrition, agronomy and animal health issues in order to ensure that milk supply comes from healthy well cared for animals. The safety of milk for consumers is essential. Cows must be managed in a manner that prevents the introduction of hazards to the milk and the wellbeing of livestock. If members notice unusual symptoms such as dramatic shifts in production, skin lesions, sudden deaths, xxxxxx cows, etc.; they should immediately remove and isolate any suspect cows showing unusual signs or symptoms from the milking herd. It is the xxxxxx’x responsibility to contact their veterinary officer and if necessary report any incident of concern to DFMC RMs or LDD FSO immediately. Pick up may be suspended while any investigation is ongoing if recommended by either a veterinary officer or the State Food Authority. Compensation for any or all of the milk dumped in such a situation is at the discretion of DFMC. Members are reminded that they should have insurance to cover any milk lost in circumstances such as this. Milk Xxxx will not be picked up from herds infected with notifiable diseases unless it is deemed safe by the State Food Authorities. Issues that may affect our ability to pick up milk include but are not confined to:  • Pesticide and chemical poisoning;  • Botulism, anthrax;  • Foot and mouth disease. Vaccinations for diseases such as botulism, three day sickness, leptospirosis; etc. are recommended as best practice in order to minimise the occurrence of such diseases on farms. In the event that a member does not notify or delays notifying DFMC of an incident we may cease milk collection immediately and DFMC reserves the right to cease collection on a permanent basis.

ANIMAL HEALTH. ‌ The Australian dairy industry has in place a National Dairy Industry Animal Welfare Strategy (NDIAWS). The NDIAWS supports ) and the federal government also has an Australian Animal Welfare Strategy which was developed by to ensure the Federal Government with best possible welfare standards forAustralian animals. GVC endorses these strategies and expects all its farmers to maintain the vision that the welfare highest standards of all animals in Australia is promoted and protected by the adoption of sound animal welfare standards and practicespractices on their farms. DFMC and LDD work The team at GVC works closely with Dairy Australia and other industry bodies farmers also have access to ensure that our members are fully aware of any welfare issues and recommended best practice on farm. Its members are expected to have on farm animal health and welfare practices of the highest standard. On the ground in their local regions farm services officers are actively working with xxxxxx members, State Food Authoritiesstate authorities, local vets and DPI Department of Primary Industry personnel to ensure the highest possible milk quality is delivered, and that animal welfare help achieve high standards are maintained on our individual farmsfarm. DFMCGVC’s rigorous monitoring of milk quality standards ensures that and regular auditing of Suppliers’ farmsensures we have the best possible standards on farm. DFMC RMs and LDD FSOs help farmers with daily practical advice on nutrition, agronomy and animal health issues in order to ensure that milk supply comes from healthy well cared for animals. The safety of milk for consumers is essential. Cows must be managed in a manner that prevents the introduction of hazards to the milk and the wellbeing of livestockmilk. If members Suppliers notice unusual symptoms such as dramatic shifts in production, skin lesions, sudden deaths, xxxxxx cows, etc.; they should immediately remove and isolate any suspect cows showing unusual signs or symptoms from the milking herd. It is the xxxxxx’x a Supplier’s responsibility to contact their veterinary officer and if necessary necessary, report any incident of concern to DFMC RMs or LDD FSO immediatelyGVC. Pick up may be suspended while any during an investigation is ongoing if recommended by either a veterinary officer or the State Food Authorityora state authority. Compensation for any or all of the milk dumped in such a situation is at the discretion of DFMC. Members Suppliers are reminded that they should have insurance to cover any milk lost in circumstances such circumstancessuch as this. Milk Xxxx will not be picked up from herds infected with notifiable diseases unless it is deemed safe by the State Food Authoritiesrelevant authorities. Issues that may affect our ability to pick up milk include (but are not confined limited to:  ): • Pesticide and chemical poisoning;  poisoning • Botulism, anthrax;  Anthrax • Foot and mouth disease. disease Vaccinations for diseases such as botulism, three three-day sickness, leptospirosis; etc. ., are recommended as best practice in practicein order to minimise the occurrence of such diseases on farms. In the event that a member Supplier does not notify notify, or delays notifying DFMC notifying, GVC of an incident we may cease milk collection immediately and DFMC GVC reserves the right to cease collection on a permanent basis.