Suitability of Feed for Animal Use. Vendor declarations must be sought for all feed stuffs as part of each suppliers On Farm Quality Assurance Program. The Vendor Declarations should identify the supplier of the feed, give a description of the stock feed and date of supply, and should guarantee that the feedstuffs are suitable for use for dairy cows in line with current dairy industry standards (which includes being free from chemical residues and ruminant animal material). Genetically Modified Feed FDA does not permit its suppliers to use genetically engineered or genetically modified (GE/GM) feed. It is a requirement that suppliers avoid GE/GM feed for their cows and seek warranties (vendor declarations) in regard to the GE/GM status of purchased feed. Animal Health The Australian dairy industry has in place a National Dairy Industry Animal Welfare Strategy (NDIAWS) and the federal government also has an Australian Animal Welfare Strategy to ensure the best possible welfare standards for Australian animals. FDA endorses these strategies and expects all its farmers to maintain the highest standards of animal welfare practices on their farms. The safety of milk for consumers is essential. Cows must be managed in a manner that prevents the introduction of hazards to the milk. If 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 from the milking herd. It is a supplier’s responsibility to contact their veterinary officer and if necessary, report any incident of concern to FDA Representative. Pick up may be suspended during an investigation if recommended by either a veterinary officer or a state authority. Suppliers 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 relevant authorities. Issues that may affect our ability to pick up milk (but not limited 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 supplier does not notify, or delays notifying, FDA Representative of an incident we may cease milk collection immediately and FDA reserves the right to cease collection on a permanent b...
Suitability of Feed for Animal Use. Vendor declarations must be sought for all feed stuffs as part of each Supplier’s On Farm Quality Assurance Program. The Vendor Declarations should identify the supplier of the feed, give a description of the stock feed and date of supply, and should guarantee that the feedstuffs are suitable for use for dairy cows in line with current dairyindustry standards (which includes being free from chemical residues and ruminant animal material).
