Animal Welfare Farm Certification system in Korea
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Concept of animal welfare
Five freedoms for animal welfare
Need for animal welfare
Animal welfare certification system in Korea
Animal welfare certification in animal protection act
Animal welfare certification procedures
Certification standards for animal welfare farm
The status of animal welfare certified farms
Case of animal welfare certified Farm
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Concept of Animal Welfare
OIE Definition
An animal is in a good state of welfare if (as indicated by scientific
evidence) it is healthy, comfortable, well nourished, safe, able to
express innate behavior, and if it is not suffering from unpleasant
states such as pain, fear, and distress.
Five Freedoms for Animal Welfare
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Freedom from Hunger and Thirst
Freedom from Discomfort
Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
Freedom to Express Normal Behaviors
Freedom from Fear and Distress
FAWC (The Farm Animal Welfare Council, 1993, UK)
Need for Animal Welfare
Trend in Korea
• Greater interest in food safety, environmental protection and
animal welfare
• FMD and AI outbreak, increasing interest in animal health & welfare
Need for Animal Welfare
Global Trends
• Higher animal welfare regulations in EU, USA, Canada, etc.
• Adoption of OIE (World Organization for Animal Health) standards
for animal welfare
• Animal welfare adopted as a agenda in Korea-EU FTA
Animal Welfare Farm Ceritification System in Korea (1)
What is ‘Animal Welfare Certification System’?
• The government certifies an animal farm
- breeds livestock humanely in accordance with animal welfare
standards
• improving animal welfare and the quality and safety of livestock
products
- animal health management and farm envrionment, etc.
Animal Welfare Farm Certification System in Korea (2)
The Base of Certification
• With an amendment to the Animal Protection Act, the animal
welfare farm certification and labeling system were introduced on 4August 2011 and implemented on 20-March 2012.
Animal Welfare Farm Certification System in Korea (3)
History
• Sep 2009 : Draft of animal welfare standards for laying Hens
• Aug 2011 : Introduction of the animal welfare farm certification
system in line with the amendment to the Animal Protection Act
• Sep 2011 : T/F and briefing sessions on standards for animal welfare
farms for laying hens
• 20-Mar 2012 : Implementation of the animal welfare farm
certification system (laying hens)
Animal Welfare farm Certification in Animal Protection Act (1)
Animal Welfare Farm Certification in ACT
Animal Protection Act (Article 29, Section 1)
• Animal welfare certification will be issued to an animal farm that
breeds animals allowing them to express their normal behaviors.
Animal Protection Enforcement Regulation (Article 29)
• Animals specified in the MIFAFF ordinance include cattle, pigs,
chickens and other animals designated by QIA Commissioner.
The Introduction of Animal Welfare Certification System by Species
Year
2012
2013
2014
Species
Laying Hens
Pigs
Chickens
2015
Dairy & Beef
Cattle
Animal Welfare farm Certification in Animal Protection Act (2)
Application for Animal Welfare Farm Certification
Animal Protection Act (Article 29, Section 2)
• Application to QIA Commissioner according to the MIFAFF’s
ordinance
Animal Protection Enforcement Regulation (Article 31)
• Required Documents: Application document, a copy of livestock
industry registration certificate, farm management status report
Animal Welfare farm Certification in Animal Protection Act (3)
Support by Government
Animal Protection Act (Article 29, Section 3)
• The MIFAFF can provide the following support for animal welfare
farms.
- Improvement of farm facilities for better animal welfare
- Guidance and training on the improvement of animal farm
Environments and management
Animal Protection Act (Article 29, Section 6)
• The MIFAFF, local governments, livestock industry associations and
animal protection associations should utilize the cases of managing
animal welfare farms as an educational or promotional resources.
Animal Welfare Certification in Animal Protection Act (4)
Prohibition on illegal Activities
Animal Protection Act (Article 29, Section 4)
• When certified in any unlawful or illegal way or not met by certification
requirements, the certification will be cancelled.
Animal Protection Act (Article 29, Section 5)
• Those decertified are not allowed to apply for certification within 1 year of the
cancellation .
Animal Protection Act (Article 30)
• Activities of obtaining animal welfare farm certification in any unlawful or illegal
way
• Activities of designating non certified farms as certified
Animal Welfare Certification in Animal Protection Act (5)
Identification
Animal Protection Act (Article 33, Section 1)
• Identification of Animal welfare farm can be labeled on the
packages or containers of livestock products from certified farms,
such as meat, milk and eggs.
Animal Protection Act (Article 33, Section 2)
• Animal welfare identification logo, the farmers name, certification
number, livestock species, and farm location should be labeled
together.
• Only if additionally certified as free range, this term can be used.
Animal Welfare Certification in Animal Protection Act (6)
Labelling
Farm Signboard
Animal Welfare Logo
Animal Welfare
Certified Eggs
Administrative Measure in Animal Protection Act
Penalties
Animal Protection Act (Article 46, Section 2)
• Those applicable to any of the followings will be fined under 5 million won.
- Those who obtain animal welfare farm certification in an unlawful way
- Those who designate non certified farms as certified
Animal Protection Act (Article 47, Section 1)
• Those applicable to any of the followings will be fined under 1 million won
- Those who fail to report the certification succession
Certification Procedures (1)
Application
• Submit the application document to the Animal Protection & Welfare Division, QIA
Document Review
• Notification of the results to applicants within 30 days
Farm Assessment
• Assessor and Animal protection Inspector visit farm to assess whether the farm
comply with certification requirements, and report the assessment results.
Certification Procedures(2)
Certification
• Referring to the final report, the QIA decides whether to issue the
certification.
- With no inappropriate item and a total score of over 80 points, the suitability decision
will be made.
Following up control
• QIA and local governments have to follow up certified farms.
(More than once a year)
- Identification and labeling check on sales and handling places for animal welfare
livestock products (More than once a year )
Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm (1)
General Standards (All Species)
• Livestock industry-registered farm
• Manager(s) must have a good working knowledge of their
system and the livestock
• Management and operation in accordance with animal
welfare certification standards
• Free range farm identification: Farms in accordance with free
range standards
Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm(2)
General Standards (All Species)
Responsibilities of a Manager
• knowledge about relevant laws and regulations regarding animal welfare
and breeding methods
• Preventing unnecessary animal diseases and keeping animals in good
status
• Attending regular training about animal (more than 4 hours per year)
• Providing information requested by QIA for certification review
Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm(3)
General Standards (All Species)
Livestock Management
• Livestock should be raised in certified animal welfare farms.
• All animals : vibrant, shiny-haired, light-gaited, energetically consuming
feed and water
• Ban from the use of veterinary drugs, such as antibiotics, in feed and
water
Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm(4)
General Standards (All Species)
Livestock Management
• Livestock should be raised in certified animal welfare farms.
• All animals : vibrant, shiny-haired, light-gaited, energetically consuming
feed and water
• Ban from the use of veterinary drugs, such as antibiotics, in feed and
water
Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm (5)
Assessment elements
1. Common Requirements
2. Management
▪ Document, emergency plan, animal health plan
▪ Food and Water
▪ Inspection
▪ Equipment, etc
Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm (6)
Assessment elements
3. Environment
▪ Stocking density
▪ Buildings
▪ Floor and litter
▪ Air quality and Temperature
▪ Nest boxes
▪ Perches
▪ Multi-tier
Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm (7)
Assessment elements
4. Free Range (additionally)
▪ Management
▪ Shade / Shelter
▪ Popholes
▪ Stocking density
Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm (8)
General Standards (Laying Hen)
Environment
• Nest boxes : at least 1m2 per 120 hens
• Perches
- at least 15cm per head
- Diameter : 3~6cm
- Distance between perch pole : at least 30cm
- Height : at least 40cm, the highest less than 1m
• Stocking density : Less than 9 heads per 1m2 (recommend 7 heads)
Certification Standards for Animal Welfare Farm (9)
General Standards (Laying Hens)
Environment
• Lighting
- a minimum period of 8 hours continuous light
- a minimum period of 6 hours continuous darkness
- a minimum of 10 lux throughout the house
• Air quality
- Ammonia : < 25 ppm
- CO2 : < 5,000 ppm
The status of certified animal welfare farms
The status of certified farms
• Certified farms : 27 farms (including 8 free-range farms)
• In progress : 12 farms
• Species : Laying hens
• Population : 4,000~32,000 heads
• Price of egg (2012.09)
- common egg : 156 won/EA
- animal welfare certified egg : 474 won/EA
- organic certified egg : 600 won/EA
Case of Farm (1)
Floor and Litter
Popholes
Case of Farm (2)
Feeders
Perches
Case of Farm (3)
Free Range Area(shade/shelter)
A stream of spring water
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