8.4 LIVE ANIMAL TRANSPORT Are organic animals transported to or from your operation while under your ownership? Transport includes movement to and from pastures, veterinarian visits, auction yards, slaughter facilities, etc. Yes No (skip to question 8 below) When transporting animals, with the exception of transport for veterinary care, all animals must be fit for transport. Check the boxes below where your operation meets or will meet the described requirements of fitness for transport: Calves must have a dry navel cord and be able to stand and walk without human assistance Non-ambulatory animals are not transported for sale or slaughter Who is responsible for livestock transport? (Check all that apply) Operator (Self) Employee(s) Contract Transporter Buyer Other (describe): Adequate and season-appropriate ventilation is required for all livestock trailers, shipping containers, and any other mode of transportation used to protect animals against cold and stress. Bedding may be provided on trailer floors and holding pens as needed to keep livestock clean, dry, and comfortable during transportation and prior to slaughter. Indicate where your operation meets or will meet the described requirements of transport conditions (select all that apply): Transport type and size are appropriate for the species being transported Adequate and season-appropriate ventilation is provided and animals are protected against cold and heat stresses Trailer floors and holding pens are managed to keep livestock clean and dry during transport and prior to slaughter Bedding is provided during transport; provide organic certificates for edible roughages Attached Transport times are not detrimental to livestock welfare and comply with all legal transport requirements (i.e., Federal Twenty-Eight Hour law) How are organic animals identified from the farm to the final delivery location for all parties involved, including any contractors? Organic animals must be clearly identified as organic and the identity must be traceable during transport. Are animals ever kept on land that is not part of your organic certification (Ex.: temporary holding pens used for long trips)? No Yes (describe): Describe the plan in place to address animal welfare problems that may occur during transport. An emergency plan must be in place to address potential animal welfare problems during transport, including but not limited to: unanticipated excessive heat or cold, travel that extends beyond planned distance or time, emergency temporary holding, etc. Do you contract transport of your animals? No Yes: complete a) and b) below, or attach a separate statement providing this information. Statement Attached
8.4 LIVE ANIMAL TRANSPORT Are organic animals transported to or from your operation while under your ownership? Transport includes movement to and from pastures, veterinarian visits, auction yards, slaughter facilities, etc. Yes No (skip to question 8 below) When transporting animals, with the exception of transport for veterinary care, all animals must be fit for transport. Check the boxes below where your operation meets or will meet the described requirements of fitness for transport: Calves must have a dry navel cord and be able to stand and walk without human assistance Non-ambulatory animals are not transported for sale or slaughter Who is responsible for livestock transport? (Check all that apply) Operator (Self) Employee(s) Contract Transporter Buyer Other (describe): Adequate and season-appropriate ventilation is required for all livestock trailers, shipping containers, and any other mode of transportation used to protect animals against cold and stress. Bedding may be provided on trailer floors and holding pens as needed to keep livestock clean, dry, and comfortable during transportation and prior to slaughter. Indicate where your operation meets or will meet the described requirements of transport conditions (select all that apply): Transport type and size are appropriate for the species being transported Adequate and season-appropriate ventilation is provided and animals are protected against cold and heat stresses Trailer floors and holding pens are managed to keep livestock clean and dry during transport and prior to slaughter Bedding is provided during transport; provide organic certificates for edible roughages Attached Transport times are not detrimental to livestock welfare and comply with all legal transport requirements (i.e., Federal Twenty-Eight Hour law) How are organic animals identified from the farm to the final delivery location for all parties involved, including any contractors? Organic animals must be clearly identified as organic and the identity must be traceable during transport. Are animals ever kept on land that is not part of your organic certification (Ex.: temporary holding pens used for long trips)? No Yes (describe): Describe the plan in place to address animal welfare problems that may occur during transport. An emergency plan must be in place to address potential animal welfare problems during transport, including but not limited to: unanticipated excessive heat or cold, travel that extends beyond planned distance or time, emergency temporary holding, etc. Do you contract transport of your animals? No Yes: complete a) and b) below, or attach a separate statement providing this information. Statement Attached