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What is the primary focus of the transport requirements for animals?
What is the primary focus of the transport requirements for animals?
- Maximizing animal weight
- Minimizing transportation costs
- Speeding up the transportation process
- Maintaining organic integrity (correct)
Which of the following practices is explicitly mentioned as a restriction during animal handling?
Which of the following practices is explicitly mentioned as a restriction during animal handling?
- Employing electric prods (correct)
- Using calming sprays
- Hand feeding animals
- Offering water before transport
What is recommended to prevent contamination of organic animals during slaughter?
What is recommended to prevent contamination of organic animals during slaughter?
- Slaughtering all animals at the same time
- Using common tools for all animals
- A separate schedule or facility for organic animals (correct)
- Mixed harvesting of organic and conventional animals
How should animals be handled according to the guidelines?
How should animals be handled according to the guidelines?
What is emphasized regarding the tools used in handling animals?
What is emphasized regarding the tools used in handling animals?
What is the primary focus of organic farming practices regarding animals?
What is the primary focus of organic farming practices regarding animals?
Which of the following is NOT a biosecurity measure mentioned in organic farming?
Which of the following is NOT a biosecurity measure mentioned in organic farming?
What is essential for the implementation of biosecurity measures on a farm?
What is essential for the implementation of biosecurity measures on a farm?
What should be done for all 'brought-in' animals to ensure the health of the farm?
What should be done for all 'brought-in' animals to ensure the health of the farm?
Who should supervise animal health care on an organic farm?
Who should supervise animal health care on an organic farm?
Which practice is emphasized to maintain animal health in organic farming?
Which practice is emphasized to maintain animal health in organic farming?
What should be done when an animal becomes sick or injured?
What should be done when an animal becomes sick or injured?
What is an important aspect of treatment in organic farming?
What is an important aspect of treatment in organic farming?
What is the primary focus of the recommended medical methods for treating animals?
What is the primary focus of the recommended medical methods for treating animals?
What types of substances are strictly prohibited in animal treatment?
What types of substances are strictly prohibited in animal treatment?
How many treatment sessions with allopathic medicines are allowed per animal annually?
How many treatment sessions with allopathic medicines are allowed per animal annually?
What must be included in the administration records of medicine?
What must be included in the administration records of medicine?
When can prohibited substances be used legally?
When can prohibited substances be used legally?
What should records of animal health programs include?
What should records of animal health programs include?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the medicine administration records?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the medicine administration records?
Why must the farm operator maintain updated treatment records?
Why must the farm operator maintain updated treatment records?
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Study Notes
Biosecurity Measures
- Preventive measures are vital in organic farming to stop disease spread, including mandatory quarantine and written protocols.
- Continuous monitoring of biosecurity practices is necessary to evaluate effectiveness and ensure proper infrastructure is in place.
- Brought-in animals require quarantine to safeguard the health of existing livestock.
Animal Health Practices
- The farm owner must enforce biosecurity during animal husbandry to promote animal health and well-being.
- Veterinary supervision is essential; treatments must not be withheld for economic reasons, with natural remedies prioritized.
- Treatment records are mandatory, detailing individual animal treatment, durations, and relevant drug information (e.g., active ingredients, withdrawal periods).
Prohibited Substances and Treatment Limits
- Prohibited substances in organic farming include steroids, synthetic growth promoters, and hormones for reproductive induction, except for specified veterinary prescriptions.
- Treatment protocols allow for a maximum of three allopathic treatments per animal per year, with thorough documentation required, including medication details and veterinarian information.
Transport and Slaughter
- Animals must maintain organic integrity during transport and slaughter; they should be individually identifiable at each process stage.
- Handling techniques must prioritize animal welfare, employing calm methods and minimizing stress or injury, with restricted use of electric prods.
- Separate facilities or schedules in slaughter processes are recommended to prevent commingling with conventional animals, safeguarding organic integrity.
Organic Farming Principles
- Biosecurity focuses on disease prevention in animal populations.
- Animal health emphasizes the use of natural remedies over synthetic drugs.
- Transport and slaughter practices must ensure humane and ethical treatment of animals.
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