4.1.3 All fish that are moved off site, at all stages in the Yes life cycle, are moved to a location of equal or lesser health status 4.1.4 Site access, disinfection and hygiene protocols Yes are implemented and annually reviewed 4.1.5 Bio-secure disposal of all mortalities and fish Yes trimmings 4.1.6 Immediate investigation of all mortality events on site and, in instances where mortality remains Yes unexplained or unattributed, further investigation with fish health professionals off site 4.1.7 Minimum frequency of inspection of the farm by a designated veterinarian who is specialized in 1 inspection per year, at a time ≥ aquatic animal health. The inspection must review when the site is in production the farm health plan. 4.1.8 Evidence that maximum stock density was Yes determined jointly by the designated veterinarian Rationale - Creating and implementing risk-based farm management protocols (e.g., health management plans, biosecurity plans and crisis procedures) and maintaining daily records on fish health and behavior are important tools for keeping farmed fish healthy and for minimizing or eliminating the impact trout farming can have on the aquatic environment. For example, a veterinary health plan can help reduce the disease risk load of any farm stock to a minimum level. Therefore, it is critical for these documents to be created and for all producers to be aware of the documents and understand their role in implementing them. Documentation must be backed up by site visits from a designated veterinarian who can critically review the efficacy of any farm health management protocols. 4.2 Criteria: Chemicals and treatments INDICATOR REQUIREMENT 4.2.1 Presence of a treatment plan, treatment record book and farm health history that includes a Yes detailed recording of all treatments and all health events on the farm, as well as written veterinary prescriptions and receipts 4.2.2 Use of therapeutic treatments, including Not permitted antibiotics or treatments, that are banned under European Union (EU) law
4.1.3 All fish that are moved off site, at all stages in the life cycle, are moved to a location of equal or lesser health status Yes 4.1.4 Site access, disinfection and hygiene protocols are implemented and annually reviewed Yes 4.1.5 Bio-secure disposal of all mortalities and fish trimmings Yes 4.1.6 Immediate investigation of all mortality events on site and, in instances where mortality remains unexplained or unattributed, further investigation with fish health professionals off site Yes 4.1.7 Minimum frequency of inspection of the farm by a designated veterinarian who is specialized in aquatic animal health. The inspection must review the farm health plan. ≥ 1 inspection per year, at a time when the site is in production 4.1.8 Evidence that maximum stock density was determined jointly by the designated veterinarian Yes Rationale - Creating and implementing risk-based farm management protocols (e.g., health management plans, biosecurity plans and crisis procedures) and maintaining daily records on fish health and behavior are important tools for keeping farmed fish healthy and for minimizing or eliminating the impact trout farming can have on the aquatic environment. For example, a veterinary health plan can help reduce the disease risk load of any farm stock to a minimum level. Therefore, it is critical for these documents to be created and for all producers to be aware of the documents and understand their role in implementing them. Documentation must be backed up by site visits from a designated veterinarian who can critically review the efficacy of any farm health management protocols. 4.2 Criteria: Chemicals and treatments INDICATOR REQUIREMENT 4.2.1 Presence of a treatment plan, treatment record book and farm health history that includes a detailed recording of all treatments and all health events on the farm, as well as written veterinary prescriptions and receipts Yes 4.2.2 Use of therapeutic treatments, including antibiotics or treatments, that are banned under European Union (EU) law Not permitted
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