HSE has gathered a list of useful references that will help you find out more information on various aspects of livestock handling.
| Title | Author / provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cattle handling | ||
| AIS 35 – Handling and housing cattle | HSE | HSE Books (Tel: 017870881165) |
| AIS 34 – Preparing cattle for slaughter | HSE | HSE Books (Tel: 017870881165) |
| Improving cattle handling for better returns | EBLEX | EBLEX (Tel:0870 241 8829 or email: brp@eblex.org.uk) |
| Better Returns from Safe Cattle Handling (Action for Profit 12) | EBLEX | |
| Safe and effective cattle handling | HCC (Meat Promotion Wales) | Farming Connect (Tel:08456 000813) |
| Clean beef cattle for slaughter – a guide for producers | FSA | Food Standards Agency Publications (Tel: 0845 606 0667) |
| Safety when handling cattle in slaughterhouses – guidance note 35 | BMPA | |
| 2. Public risk | ||
| AIS 17ew – Cattle and public access in England and Wales | HSE | HSE Books (Tel: 017870881165) |
| AIS17s – Cattle and public access in Scotland | HSE | HSE Books (Tel: 017870881165) |
| Scottish outdoor access code | Scottish Natural Heritage | |
| 3. Health and chemicals | ||
| AIS 2 – Common zoonoses in agriculture | HSE | HSE Books (Tel: 017870881165) |
| Q Fever – Information for farmers | HPA (Health Protection Agency) | |
| Q Fever – Guidance note 34 | BMPA | |
| Tuberculosis | DEFRA | |
| Tuberculosis (HPA) | HPA | |
| AS 31 – Veterinary medicines – safe use by farmers and other animal handlers | HSE | HSE Books (Tel: 017870881165) |
| Guidance on responsible use of medicines for all species | Responsible use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance | |
| 4. Pigs | ||
| General advice on all aspects of pig husbandry | BPEX | |
| 5. Poultry | ||
| Controlling exposure to poultry dust | HSE | |
| 6. Training & certification | ||
| This list is not exhaustive and other local or national organisations may also be able to provide verified and good quality training.Training and certification is available in most aspects of livestock husbandry and the associated machinery and equipment. Some organisations listed provide specialist training in aspects such as animal health, welfare and breeding.You should discuss your needs with the relevant organisation. | Lantra Awards | 02476 419703 |
| NPTC | 02476 857300 | |
| Land Based Colleges National Consortium | 0117 942 3504 | |
| Landex (Land based colleges aspiring to excellence) | 01964 550736 | |
| XLVets | 01228 711788 | |
| Poultec Training Ltd | 01362 850983 | |
| BPEX | 01908 844368 | |
| DairyCo | 024 7669 2051 | |
| Eblex | 0870 241 8829 | |
| Embryonics Ltd | 01565 723036 | |
| British Wool Marketing Board | 01274 688666 | |
| NADIS ( National Animal Disease Information Service) | Regional training and workshops are available funded through the Rural Development Programme | |
| ADAS UK Ltd | ADAS, Woodthorne, Wergs Road, Wolverhampton WV6 8TQ (Tel: 0845 766 0085) |
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