THAI AGRICULTURAL STANDARD

TAS 6907-2008

GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR

ZEBRA DOVE FARM

National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

ICS 67.020.30 ISBN xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx-x

UNOFFICAL TRANSLATION

THAI AGRICULTURAL STANDARD

TAS 6907-2008

GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR

ZEBRA DOVE FARM

National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

50 Phaholyothin Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Telephone (662) 561 2277 Fax (662) 561 33 57

www.acfs.go.th

Published in the Royal Gazette Vol.125 Section 139D Special,

Dated 18 August B.E. 2551 (2008)

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Ad hoc Sub-Committee on the Elaboration of Standards for Good Agricultural Practices for Zebra Dove Farm

1. Director General of Department of Livestock Development Chairperson (Mr. Pairoj Hangsangchai) Representative of Director General of Department of Livestock Development)

2. Representative of the Department of Disease Control member (Mr. Pornpitak Panlar)

3. Representative of the Office of Commodity and System Standards, member The National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (Mrs. Oratai Silapanapaporn)

4. Representative of the Bureau of Disease Control and Veterinary Services member Department of Livestock Development (Mr. Pairoj Aimnopparat)

5. Representative of the Bureau of Livestock Standards and Certification member Department of Livestock Development (Mr. Surayuth Songsumud)

6. Representative of the Bureau of Animal Health and Sanitation, Region 9, member Department of Livestock Development (Mrs. Tassanee Mungmuang)

7. Representative of the Faculty of Agriculture member Kasetsart University

8. Representative of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, member Chulalongkorn University (Assistant Professor Thawat Lekdumrongsuk)

9. Representative of the Veterinary Council of Thailand member (Professor Dr. Jiroj saaipreeyachan Associate Professor Thaweesak Songserm)

10. Representative of the Southern Zebra Dove member

11. Representative of the Zebra Dove Raisers Club member Mr. Sommai Kwantongyim

12. Expert, farmer representative and private sector representative (ad hoc basis) member (Mr. Laddawalaya Rattananakorn Expert of the Disease Control and Veterinary Services Mr. Prachun Rodsawang Farmer Mr. Chalit Madisorn Farmer)

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13. Representative of the National Bureau of Member and Secretary Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (Ms.Yupa Laojindapan)

14. Representative of the National Bureau of Member and Assistant secretary Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (Mr. Pitak Chaisom)

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In Thailand, zebra dove is commonly raised and kept for pleasure as a vocal bird. Good vocal birds are commercially bred and exported as a source of farmer income. While zebra dove is bred for the acclaimed qualities of their voice, the good agricultural practices to ensure proper health care and disease control for the birds are also important. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives therefore deems it appropriate to develop the Thai Agricultural Standard on Good Agricultural Practices for Zebra Dove Farm so as to encourage farmers on good agricultural practices which will result in healthy bird, disease control and export promotion. The competent authority can also use this standard for certification.

The standard is based on the information of the following documents:

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. 2549. Thai Agricultural Standard on Good Agricultural Practice for Quail Farm (TAS 6906-2549). National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards.

Mallika Khananurak. 2531. Raising Zebra Dove. Odeon Store Publisher.

World Organization of Animal Health (OIE). 2007. Chapter 3.7 Animal Welfare. Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Paris, France. Remark: The standard title has been revised from “Thai Agricultural Commodity and Food Standard (TACFS)” to “Thai Agricultural Standard (TAS)” in accordance with the application of the Agricultural Standards Act B.E. 2551 (2008).

NOTIFICATION OF THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURAL

COMMODITY AND FOOD STANDARDS

SUBJECT:

GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR ZEBRA DOVE FARM

B.E. 2551 (2008)

The resolution of the 1/2551 session of the National Committee on Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards on 11 August B.E. 2551 (2008) deems it necessary to establish the Thai Agricultural Commodity and Food Standard on Good Agricultural Practices for Zebra Dove Farm. This standard would be beneficial for the improvement of production and trade facilitation.

Therefore, the National Committee on Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards, mandated by the resolution of the Cabinet on 5 August B.E.2551 (2008), notifies the establishment of Thai Agricultural Commodity and Food Standard on Good Agricultural Practices for Zebra Dove Farm to be used as a voluntary standard as attached herewith.

Notified on 14 August B.E. 2551 (2008) Mr. Somsak Prisananantakul

Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Chairperson of the National Committee on Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards

TAS 6907-2008

THAI AGRICULTURAL STANDARD

GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR ZEBRA DOVE FARM

1 SCOPE

This Thai Agricultural Standard covers good agricultural practices dealing with the general conditions of farm, and management of farm, personnel, animal health, animal welfare and environment applicable to farming of zebra dove bred as vocal bird.

2 DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this standard:

2.1 Zebra dove means small dove of scientific name Geopelia striata, family Columbidae.

2.2 Zebra dove farm means a place where zebra dove is reared and bred which keeps not less than 10 pairs of male breeders (bird sires) and female breeders (bird dams), and comprises of bird houses, breeding cages, flight cages and single cages.

2.3 Bird house means a building where bird is contained and/or kept in single cages.

2.4 Single cage means a cage used for rearing or observing individual bird that has been segregated to be nurtured intentionally by the keeper, such as bird to be checked for vocal quality, bird with remarkable voice, or bird that has fulfilled selective criteria.

2.5 Breeding cage means a cage used for housing male and female breeders (bird sire and dam) during mating, egg hatching and chick nursing.

2.6 Flight cage means a cage used purposely for gathering birds by the keeper, such as to put together chicks or group of birds with the approximate age.

2.7 Farm personnel means farm owner, bird keepers (handlers) and supervisor of farm production and bird health.

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3 REQUIREMENTS AND INSPECTION MOTHODS

Requirements and inspection methods for good agricultural practices of zebra dove farm are provided in Table 1.

Table 1 Requirements and inspection methods

Items Requirements Inspection methods

1. General conditions of farm

1.1 Farm location Farm shall not be located in environmental risks from the contaminationof physical, chemical and biological hazards.

- Visual inspection of the environment

1.2 Farm characteristics

- Availability of farm layout allocating specific areas for bird rearing, feed storage, equipment storage, sick birds, carcass disposal, with clear separation from residential area.

- Visual inspection of farm layout

- Farm size shall be appropriate for the number of bird houses and flight, breeding and single cages to facilitate work in good hygienic condition.

- Visual inspection of farm size against number of bird houses and flight, breeding and single cages

- Measure shall be in place to prevent disease from outside.

- Visual inspection of farm condition supporting disease prevention, such as fencing of entire bird keeping area, availability of pre-entry disinfection equipment.

1.3 Conditions of bird houses, flight and breeding cages

- Structure of bird houses, flight and breeding cages are strong, with durable materials, easy to maintain and clean such as minimizing accumulated contaminationon farm and preventing access of other birds or disease carrier animals.

- Visual inspection of structure of bird houses, flight and breeding cages to prevent other birds or disease carrier animals; and visual inspectionof faeces accumulation

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Items Requirements Inspection methods

- Floor of bird houses, flight and breeding cages should be of smooth surface and easy to clean.

- Visual inspection of floor surface of bird houses, flight and breeding cages

2 Farm management

2.1 Management of bird houses, flight, breeding, single cages and equipment

- Regular cleaning shall be maintained.

- Visual inspection of cleanliness of bird houses flight, breeding, single cages, and equipment

- In case of bird’s transferring, flight, breeding, single cages and equipment shall be cleaned, disinfected and vacated for not less than 7 days before reuse, to avoid contaminating the next flock.

- Check records on cleaning, disinfecting, and vacated days of bird cages

- Good condition of bird houses and cages shall be maintained.

- Visual inspection of bird houses, flight, breeding, single cages, and equipment

- Predators and disease carrier animals shall be regularly controlled to prevent harbourage of diseases affecting bird health and hygiene. The record shall be maintained.

- Visual inspection and check the record on disease carrier animals

- Bird droppings shall be regularly disposed of to prevent accumulation and disease harbouring, and minimize contamination.

- Visual inspection on accumulation of bird droppings

2.2 Bird rearing anagement

- There shall not be less than 10 pairs of male (sires) and female breeders (dams)

- Visual inspection of number of male and female breeders

- Number of birds per cage is not excessive for ease of hygiene management and supply of feed and water.

- Visual inspection of number of birds per cage

- Adequate supply of clean water shall be available for cleaning in the farm.

- Visual inspection of cleaning water condition and source

- Drinking water for birds shall be clean. - Visual inspection of drinking water and source

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Items Requirements Inspection methods

- Feed shall be free from contaminants that may be harmful to birds.

- Check the feeding record

- Feed shall be stored in condition which prevents contamination and deterioration.

- Visual inspection of feed storage

2.3 Farm management manual

Manual shall be available providing details on important farm operations as follows:

- Rearing technique;

- Cleaning method;

- Disease prevention and control;

- Disposal of carcass and waste.

Check the manual and relevant procedures.

2.4 Record keeping

- Record of important farm operations affecting health and disease control shall be maintained according to Sample Forms of Farm Record as shown in Appendix B.

Check farm records as in Appendix B

- Record shall be maintained for at least 2 years.

3. Personnel anagement

- Personnel shall be trained according to the objective of farm management.

- Check training record

- Personal hygiene shall be supervised to prevent contamination or infection from operator, particularly in important rearing processes.

- Visual inspection of personal hygiene, and Check personnel record

4. Bird health management

4.1 Disease prevention and control

- Preventive measures shall be in place for disinfecting all vehicles and persons upon entering and exiting farm. The entries and exits shall be recorded for further inspection.

- Visual inspection on disease prevention and disinfection upon entering farm, and check the record of farm entry and exit

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Items Requirements Inspection methods

- A plan shall be in place for disease monitoring to enable efficient control and eradication.

- Check disease monitoring plan

- Availability of method for identifying individual bird to enable health status monitoring

- Visual inspection of bird tagor code

- Quarantine shall be in place for sick or newly introduced birds to prevent outbreak on farm.

- Visual inspection of area for sick or newly introduced birds, and handling practices

- The recommendations of the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) shall be followed when dealing with outbreak or suspected incidence.

- Check record of handling in case of outbreak

4.2 Treatment of sick birds

The advice of the licensed veterinarian or authorized person shall be followed.

Check records of individual bird treatment and prescription, and operation

5. Animal welfare management

Bird shall be taken care of its natural behaviour. Injured, sick or physically impaired birds shall be treated without delay to avoid their suffering.

- Visual inspection of number of birds per cage, condition of cages and perches

- Visual inspection of care for sick or impaired birds

6. Environment management

Waste shall be regularly disposed of to prevent unfavourable odour and harbouring diseases.

- Visual inspection of condition on farm

4. GUIDANCE ON ZEBRA DOVE FARM PRACTICES

Guidance on good agricultural practices for zebra dove farm is intended to provide farmers with recommendations on good practices. Details are given in Appendix A, with sample forms of record in Appendix B.

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APPENDIX A

GUIDANCE ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR ZEBRA DOVE FARM

A.1 General conditions of farm

A.1.1 Farm location shall be as follows: A.1.1.1 suitable for bird rearing, easy access, and well drained; A.1.1.2 away from contamination sources of physical, chemical and biological hazards; A.1.1.3 away from poultry markets, slaughterhouses and other poultry farms.

A.1.2 Farm characteristics A.1.2.1 The layout of the farm shall be well designed with areas clearly allocated for bird rearing, feed storage, equipment storage, sick birds, carcass disposal, and hatching (if incubator is used) so as to facilitate operations, to enable disease prevention and control within the farm, and to separate from residential area. A.1.2.2 Farm size shall correspond to the number of bird houses, flight, breeding and single cages, so as to facilitate work in good hygienic condition without adverse effect on health and environment. A.1.2.3 The rearing area should be under shade, good air flows, and sunshine. In addition, there should be space for cage hanging to expose birds to sunlight in the morning for better shiny feather, disinfection, and repelling bird mites. The heat from the sun ray also helps drying up bird droppings, eliminating unfavourable odour and facilitating cleaning. A.1.2.4 The rearing area shall be fenced with single entry-exit entrance. A measure shall be in place for pre-entry disinfection. A.1.2.5 Roads in the farm shall be constructed with durable materials, in suitable condition and no dust pollution. They shall enable the transportation of birds, feed and equipment in and out of the farm.

A.1.3 Conditions of bird houses, flight and breeding cages A.1.3.1 Bird houses, flight and breeding cages shall be strong in structure, built with durable materials, easy to maintain and clean. They shall be roofed to prevent sunlight and rain, and well ventilated. A.1.3.2 Measure to prevent the access of other birds or disease carrier animals into the bird houses, flight and breeding cages shall be in place. For example, wire net with mesh size of 1 cm x 1 cm may be used for making cages to prevent bird feathers blown out and to facilitate cleaning. A.1.3.3 Size of bird house shall correspond to the arrangement of cages to ensure good hygiene, and well being for birds, and avoid overcrowding. A.1.3.4 Floor of bird house, flight and breeding cages shall be smooth, durable, sturdy, and easy to clean. Flooring of flight and breeding cages should be concrete or layered with fine sand, as sand helps absorb the moisture of bird droppings to speed up drying for easy cleaning.

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A.2 Farm management

A.2.1 Management of bird houses, flight, breeding, single cages and equipment A.2.1.1 Adequate bird houses, flight, breeding, single cages including feed and water containers shall be provided corresponding to the number of birds, together with relevant equipment to facilitate work and thorough cleaning. A.2.1.2 Bird houses, flight, breeding, single cages, feed and water containers and equipment shall be hygienically maintained, with regular and efficient cleaning. A.2.1.3 In case of bird’s transferring, flight, breeding, single cages and equipment shall be cleaned, disinfected and vacated for not less than 7 days before reuse, so as to avoid contaminating the next flock. A.2.1.4 Bird houses, flight, breeding, single cages and equipment shall be maintained in good condition to prevent predators and disease carrier animals such as dogs, cats, rodents, owls, hawks, cockroaches, etc. A.2.1.5 Disease carrier animals shall be regularly controlled and recorded accordingly. A.2.1.6 Daily disposal of bird droppings shall be carried out to prevent accumulation and disease harbouring. Adequate and suitable facilities for faeces disposal shall be provided such as scraper for cleaning and disposing.

A.2.2 Bird rearing management A.2.2.1 Birds should be raised and managed according to age or size as appropriate. Number of birds should appropriately correspond to the size of flight or breeding cage. A.2.2.2 Appropriate space for bird rearing based on number of birds should be as follows: • Breeding cage size (width x length x height) should not be less than 80 cm x 150 cm x 150 cm

per 2 birds. If other species of doves areused as foster parents to hatching eggs or nursing chicks, its size of cage should be reasonably considered.

• Flight cage size (width x length x height) should not be less than 80 cm x 150 cm x 150 cm for a maximum of 15 birds of similar age. Flight cage is used for rearing birds that have been selected or segregated of the keeper objectives such as for nursing chicks, for birds that passed voice quality check or for birds segregated by sex to facilitate identifying or further breeding.

• Single cage should have base diameter of not less than 35 cm and height of not less than 45 cm for rearing 1 bird, provided with feed and water containers that are easily accessible by bird at all times. Single cage is used for rearing bird trained for competition, or for checking voice quality of individual bird.

A.2.2.3 Adequate supply of clean water shall be available for cleaning and use on farm at all times. A.2.2.4 Drinking water for birds shall be clean and of suitable quality for birds. It shall be kept in clean and contamination-proof container. A.2.2.5 Caution should be taken for drinking water as it can affect voice. If water odour differs from normal, birds may suspect and refrain from drinking, which their health and voice will be affected. A.2.2.6 Raw materials used as feed shall be clean, free from contaminants that may be harmful to birds, and of suitable quality. Feed contains mostly grains as follows: • Paddy as staple feed should be short grain because it is easy to eat and swallow. • Sorghum as supplement is small grain that comes in varieties of colours such as black, red and yellow.

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• Millet is similar in appearance to sorghum but slightly bigger with high fat content. • Mung bean as high protein grain with essential nutrients for birds provides strength for birds.

Mung bean shall be cleaned, soaked in water for 3-5 hours before feeding to birds. Other grains available for bird feed include rye, brown rice, and black glutinous rice.

• Sea salt shall be provided in a small container and available for birds at all times to aid digestion and provide calcium supplement for bone formation.

A.2.2.7 Feed containers shall be clean, dry and moisture proof. A.2.2.8 Specific place allocated for feed storage shall be clean, dry and free from insects and pests, well ventilated and able to prevent contamination and deterioration of feed. A.2.2.9 Feed supplied in bags shall be stacked on a pallet to prevent moisture. A.2.2.10 Feed to be given to birds shall be appropriate to the nutritional requirements at each stage and behavioural phase of the birds. For example, the use of millet which is high in fat content may easily fatten nursing birds and nestlings. Feed for birds during competition should be reduced in appropriate proportion, while feed for birds during mating or chicks may be increased. For birds that are sick, engaged in competition, or newly segregated chicks, additional supply of mung bean should be given. A.2.2.11 Where breeding and flight cages contain several tiers, containers for collecting bird droppings shall be provided and placed in position under the cage for every tier to ensure cleanliness and hygiene for the birds, with regular disposal of the droppings. A.2.2.12 Daily practices for feeding, and cleaning of bird droppings shall be as follows:

Birds kept in single cages • Adequate supply of feed shall be available for birds at all times, and a sheet for collecting

droppings (e.g. plastic sheet) should be provided; • Birds shall be brought out for exposure to sunlight, especially in the morning. The single cages

containing the birds shall be suspended in a place sunshine passing through at 07.00 to 11.00 h. The exposure duration depends on the weather condition. In case of shortage of exposure to sunlight, it can be easily observed from losing its shiny feather, indicating poor health which will be prone to illness.

Caution – When the weather is very hot and humid, care shall be taken not to overexpose birds to sunlight. Particularly in the afternoon, the light is usually more intense and the weather is very hot causing birds prone to illness. • After exposure to sunlight, the birds shall be brought back to shade and water and water

container shall be replaced due to the fact that water left to stand in the sun for a long time will become hot and may adversely affect the birds while drinking.

• The sheets used for collecting droppings shall be cleaned and the droppings shall be removed from all cages. Bird droppings exposed to the sun will be dried making it easy to clean by removing all droppings and clean the sheet with water.

• Cleaned sheets shall be placed back in the cages, or replaced with new ones.

Birds kept in flight and breeding cages • Every morning, water shall be replaced and water containers shall be cleaned for all cages. Care

shall be taken to ensure no dirt or algae in the water. • Feed supply shall be refilled every 3 days. Feed containers should be cleaned and emptied to

remove dust and contaminants, and then refilled with adequate feed.

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• As birds kept in flight cage produce a large amount of droppings, they shall be collected with cleaning of cage floor on a daily basis, especially during rainy season when humidity is high. If cage flooring is concrete, droppings shall be scraped and disposed off.

• Birds in flight cages shall be observed everyday as they may fight. Injured bird shall be isolated for treatment in a single cage, and separately kept until fully recovered before being returned to the flight cage.

A.2.2.13 Where incubator is used for egg hatching, the machine shall be located in a dry, clean and ventilated area preventing predators and disease carrier animals.

A.2.3 Farm management manual Farm management manual shall be available providing details on main operations that impact health and disease control within the farm, such as rearing technique, feed and water supply activities, cleaning method for bird houses, cages and equipment, important disease prevention and control measures such as monitoring, quarantine, disease prevention, including handling of outbreak, and carcass and waste disposal, as guidance for practices.

A.2.4 Record keeping Record of important farm operations affecting health and disease control shall be maintained according to Sample Forms of Farm Record as shown in Appendix B as following examples: • Farm management record includes number of birds on farm, cage vacating, feed receiving,

feeding, health care, treatment and prescription, disease carrier animal control, entry-exit vehicle and visitor, breeding, bird registration.

• Personnel management including farm personnel records on training and annual health check;

A.2.5 Records shall be maintained for at least 2 years.

A.3 Personnel management

A.3.1 The number of personnel shall correspond to the number of the birds, with clear job description and assignment for each individual. Personnel should be trained to have the knowledge in the relevant area, such as rearing technique, disease prevention and control. The training detail shall be included into their record. A.3.2 There shall be a staff, able to respond to assessors, in charge of production and bird health in the farm. A.3.3 Personnel should undergo regular health check at least once a year. Those suffering from illness, such diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, and soar throat with fever, shall not be allowed to operate in the farm and shall report their illness to the farm manager. A.3.4 Personnel in direct contact with the birds shall have good personal hygiene, and should refrain from spitting, chewing or eating in the rearing area.

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A.4 Animal health management

A.4.1 Disease prevention and control A.4.1.1 Preventive measure for disease control shall be in place for farm entry with appropriate method of disinfection. The bird rearing area shall have an entrance for persons and vehicles. The record shall be kept for entries and exits of all persons and vehicles for inspection. A.4.1.2 Good hygienic control shall be maintained inside the farm to prevent pathogen harbourage, particularly in the rearing area. Preventive measure shall be in place against accumulation of pathogens in the farm. In addition, biocidal sprayer or movable equipment should be available for efficient use at any place on farm. A.4.1.3 A plan for monitoring outbreak consistent with the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) shall be in place. Sick bird shall be isolated for treatment. Dead bird shall be removed from cage and the cause of death shall be examined. Bird died from an unknown cause shall be sent for diagnosis without delay when found. The carcass shall be destroyed in a manner as prescribed by the DLD. Regular test on important diseases, such as salmonella, shall be carried out on farm. A.4.1.4 Appropriate method shall be selected for identifying individual bird with a tag or code that is not easily detachable to enable follow up on bird health and treatment status. A.4.1.5 Sick birds shall be isolated for treatment, and separate area shall be allocated for keeping them apart from healthy birds. Treatment of sick birds shall be supervised by licensed veterinarian or authorized person. A.4.1.6 Where new birds are introduced to farm, they shall be quarantined for at least 21 days before being introduced into the flock. A.4.1.7 Where mortality rate is significantly high, relevant official shall be notified to conduct sampling for diagnosis within 12 hours. A.4.1.8 In case outbreak is occurred or suspected, the Animal Epidemics Act and advice of the DLD shall be complied with.

A.4.2 Treatment of sick birds The advice of licensed veterinarian or authorized person shall be practised.

A.5 Animal welfare management A.5.1 Birds shall be physically fit, appropriately growing to their breed and maintaining their natural behaviour. For example, flight cage shall be provided with perches on both sides for birds to rest when flying back and forth, allowing them to exercise, develop good health appropriate to their age. The aforementioned number of birds per cage aims to avoid overcrowding and stressing birds. In any case, birds kept in the same cage should be of the approximate age to avoid problem of bird fighting. A.5.2 Birds shall be regularly observed at appropriate intervals. A.5.3 Injured, sick or physically impaired birds should be treated without delay to avoid suffering.

A.6 Environment management A.6.1 Waste shall be collected in containers with tightly closed covers, and disposed of in a suitable manner to avoid adverse effect on the environment.

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A.6.2 Carcasses of dead birds on farm shall be placed in a water proof plastic bag, sealed to prevent disease carrier animal, and disposed of by burying or burning. Controllable designated area located away from other bird houses shall be used for disposal of carcasses. Disposal of dead birds can be done in 2 ways as follows:

(1) Burying: this requires sufficient area at a site not subject to flooding or near the water supply. Carcasses shall be placed not less than 50 cm below the surface. Buried carcasses shall be covered with lime or poured over with disinfectant before piling up with soil. Protection shall be provided against scavengers.

(2) Burning: Carcasses shall be completely burned at an appropriate area.

A.6.3 Bird droppings shall be disposed of to prevent accumulation in the bird houses.

A.6.4 The area surrounding the bird houses shall be managed to stay clean, free from waste, unfavourable odour and harbouring diseases including disease carrier animal.

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APPENDIX B

SAMPLE FORM OF FARM RECORD

B.1 Record on number of birds on farm Name of farm owner/farmer: ………………… Name of farm:………………..…Farm registration No.: ……………………..………………… Address: …………………Tambon (Subdistrict):………………Amphoe (District): ……….Changwat (Province): ……………………………. Telephone: ………………………….. No of birds: ………………. heads/month: ……………….B.E. ……………………….………………....

No. of birds (heads)

Date House/cage

code

Number of bird bought (heads)

Number of bird sold (heads) First raised Dead Culled Remainder

Monthly total Recorder

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B.2 Record on cage vacating

Date House/cage

code Bird entry Bird’s transferring Cleaning/disinfection Vacating Reintroduction

Number of birds in cage Recorder

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B.3 Record on feed receiving

Name of farm owner/farmer: ………………… Name of farm:………………..…Farm registration No.: ………………………………………….

Appearance

Date Supplier Feed type Quantity

(kg) Colour Odour Moisture Inspector

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B.4 Record on feeding

Name of farm owner/farmer: ………………… Name of farm:………………..…Farm registration No.: …………………………………………..

Appearance Operator Date House/cage

code Feed type Quantity

(kg) Odour Contaminant

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B.5 Record on health care

Name of farm owner/farmer: ………………… Name of farm:………………..…Farm registration No.: ……………………..…………………… Address: …………………Tambon (Subdistrict):………………Amphoe (District): ……….Changwat (Province): ………………………………. Telephone: ………………………….. No of birds: ………………. heads/month: …………………….B.E. ……………………….………………

Bird health Date

House/cage code No. of

birds No. of dead birds/ cause

No. of sick birds/cause

Action taken for dead or sick bird

Handling of outbreak Recorder

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B.6 Record on treatment and prescription

Date House/cage code Bird code Symptom Diagnosis Treatment and

result Licensed

veterinarian Note

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Prescription

Veterinarian (Name-address) : ………………………………………………………………….

No of license for veterinary treatment: …………………………………………………………

Farm owner (name-address): …………………………………………………………………...

Animal treated: ………………………………………………………………………………….

(Type, age, breed, sex)

Day/month/year ………………………….

Generic name of veterinary drug: …………………………………………..……………………………………………………….

Administration and dosage: ……………………………………………………………………

Total prescribed: ……………………………………………………………………………….

Restriction and caution: ………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………… Signature of veterinarian

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B.7 Record on control of disease carrier animal Name of farm owner/farmer: ………………… Name of farm:………………..…Farm registration No.: …………………………………………..

Date Place Method prevention/control of disease carrier animal

Traces of disease carrier animal Recorder Note

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B.8 Record on entry-exit vehicle and visitor

Time

No. Date Name Agency License plate No.

Purpose of entry and exit In Out

Signature

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B.9 Farm personnel records Name: (Mr/Ms/Mrs.) ……………………..Last name: ……………………… Age: …….years Education background: ………………………………………………………………………… Date of first employed: …………………………………………………………………………

Training course Date of training

Training duration Training provider Manager/evaluator

Date Health check provider Result of annual health check Manager/evaluator

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B.10 Record on breeding Month ………………………………………………Year B.E………………………………… Code of breeding cage: …………………………...

Number of off-springs born on farm No.

Paternal breed/ ring

code

Maternal breed/ ring

code Leg ring/breed ring

code - male Leg ring/breed ring

code - female Brood No. Date of birth Note

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B.11 Bird registration

Bird name: ………………………. Leg ring /breed ring code: ……………………Sex: ……Colour: ……………Mark:…………………………..

Date of birth: …………..………… Name of sire:………………………Leg ring /breed ring code: ………………………………………………...

Name of dam:…………………….. Leg ring /breed ring code: ………………………………………………...

Or buying date: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Name and address of current owner or of farm: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Name and address of previous owner or of farm: …………………………………………………………………………………………………......

Date Health history and treatment Licensed veterinarian

Example of leg ring code: SVK 100

Signed: ………………………………………………..

(……………………………………………………)

Farm manager

……./……../……….

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APPENDIX C

UNITS

The units and symbols used in this standard and the units recognized by the International System of units (Le Système International d’ Unités) or SI are as follows:

Description Unit Symbol

Length centimetre cm

Mass kilogram kg