Animal Production Standards
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Base Agricultural 
ProductionFM 
Management  of Pro -
duction unitFM1
The Integrating of on-site experience and practical knowledge of future agricultural planning and agri -
cultural practices plays a key role in sustainable agriculture. Therefore, it is very important to manage 
the basic operations of the production unit to ensure a safe production and a properly protected envi -
ronment. 
Site and facility man -
agement FM 1.1
Is there a prior history 
of production in the 
agricultural, orchard, 
greenhouse, yard, 
inner yard, garden, 
livestock farm, and/
or other operational 
areas identified for 
production?FM 1.1.1
basicEach production unit 
must have physical 
signs or a detailed 
map of the production 
unit and its facilities 
indicating: )1( the 
relevant agricultural 
field, orchard, green -
house, backyard, yard, 
garden, livestock farm, 
production area)s( or 
any area used for pro -
duction, Greenhouses, 
irrigation sources etc.( 
)2( Storage of produc -
tion inputs, storage 
facilities, product 
sorting and packaging 
units, power supply, 
animal sheds.( )3( 
Distribution of build -
ings in the production 
unit including workers’ 
housing, cleaning 
areas, bathrooms and 
other facilities.FM 1.1.18
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Should the production 
unit in question have 
the possibility to keep 
adequate records of 
basic inputs/outputs, 
production activities, 
practices, etc.?FM 1.1.2
Each production 
unit operator shall 
keep and maintain 
records describing 
the following infor -
mation: - Agricultural 
registration number 
of the production unit 
- Personal details of 
the production unit 
operator - Registra -
tion number of )Saudi 
GAP( - Previous record 
of production must be 
)GAP(   )if any( Avail -
able on the farm
Site regulations and 
management
Does the production 
unit have a prior and 
free  of risks related 
to food safety, envi -
ronmental protection, 
biological or chemical 
hazards, animal and 
labor welfare, and 
uncontrollable risk 
events to health or 
the environment?FM 1.2.1
basic, An annual risk assess -
ment report should be 
maintained for each site 
and readily available for 
inspection. The report 
can be modified accord -
ing to the conditions 
of the local production 
unit. The report should 
include: - Conclusive 
assessment of physical, 
chemical and biological 
risks - One year history 
for new farms and at 
least 3-5 years history 
for old farms. - Impact of 
the proposed agricultural 
activity/operation on 
crops/soils/environment 
around it )in the case of 
livestock certification 
and hydroponics, health 
and safety risks to 
animals.(* )Detailed guid -
ance for risk assessment 
is provided in Annex IFM 1.2.19
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Has the production unit 
successfully developed 
and implemented the 
respective risk mitigation 
strategies mentioned in 
the risk assessment )AF 
1.2.1(?FM 1.2.2
basicThe management plan 
should clearly describe 
the relevant risks men -
tioned in AF1.2.1. and 
how to manage it appro -
priately. The plan must 
be clearly followed to 
make the area suitable for 
production.FM 1.2.2
Health risk assessment 
and food safetyFM 2
Detailed record keeping records of agricultural operations and agricultural practices should 
be maintained by the operator of the production unit, which should be available for internal 
and external evaluation.
Does the production unit 
operator keep a record of 
at least one year?FM 2.1
basicNew applicants applying 
for the first inspection 
visit must register at least 
three months prior to the 
external examination. - 
The record must show all 
agricultural operations 
and records of pesticides 
used within a period of no 
less than three months 
from the date of regis -
tration with Saudi G.A.P. 
- Agricultural activities in 
the production unit must 
conform to Saudi G.A.P. - In 
the case of animal pro -
duction, the production 
unit operator must have 
complete records of animal 
production for at least one 
production cycle prior to 
the initial examinationFM 2.1
Does the production unit 
operator ensure that at 
least one assessment is 
applied according to the 
Saudi GAP criteria?FM 2.210
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secendaryRecords must also 
indicate that at least 
one self-assessment 
has been completed 
)according to the 
Saudi G.A.P crite -
ria( and include all 
points applicable 
to the production 
unit. Production unit 
operator must be 
able to demonstrate 
self-evaluation at 
least once a year as 
per Saudi G.A.P. )This 
evaluation can be 
done by the operator 
or another person(. 
The self-assessment 
should include all 
control points as 
suggested in the 
SaudiG.A.P stan -
dards.FM 2.2
In the event of 
non-compliance 
with Saudi GAP 
standards during 
the self-assess -
ment, what cor -
rective measures 
were taken?FM 2.3
basicThe production unit 
must electronically 
maintain a record 
of at least one year 
)so that the annual 
risk assessment 
does not refer to 
an assessment of 
the hazardous risks( 
with appropriate 
backup copies of all 
necessary infor -
mation prior to the 
date of the external 
assessment. In the 
event that the risk 
assessment finds a 
previous assessment 
of the hazardous 
risks, the production 
unit must keep at 
least two years’ re -
cord of all necessary 
information with 
a suitable backup, 
which must be 
provided during the 
external assessment
Health risk assess -
ment and food 
safetyFM 311
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Health risk assessment 
and food safety FM 3
Unsanitary conditions in the production unit can be one of the main causes of production 
contamination. All workers, contractors and production unit operator must be fully aware of the 
quality and safety of agricultural production. Therefore, SaudiG.AP emphasizes health risks and 
measures to reduce the risk of production deterioration. ** )Detailed guidance on health risk 
assessment is provided in Appendix II( 
Is there a written risk as -
sessment plan available 
in the production unit?FM 3.1
secendaryThe production unit shall 
include a health hazard 
study covering all prod -
ucts/production process -
es, harvesting activities 
and product handling 
carried out by the produc -
tion unit operator.FM 3.1
Is the sanitary procedure 
clearly visible at multiple 
locations on the farm 
and available to all farm 
employees?FM 3.2
secendaryGuidelines for the Gen -
eral Principles of Food 
Safety, Cleanliness  and 
general health should 
be provided in vernac -
ular language at the 
clearly visible locations 
of the production unit 
to workers and visitors. 
The general sanitary 
procedure should be as 
follows: - There should 
be a designated place 
for smoking, drinking or 
eating away from the 
crops to be harvested and 
the areas for recycling or 
storing the products. The 
allocated areas must be 
identical to the total area 
of the production unit. All 
farm workers or visitors 
must use appropriate 
protective clothing to pre -
vent food contamination, 
where applicable. Workers 
or crop handlers/visitors 
must be clearly advised 
to wash hands and cover 
wounds before handling 
the productFM 3.2
Does the production unit 
operator ensure proper 
training of all employees?FM 3.312
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secendaryThe production unit op -
erator must ensure that 
personnel in the produc -
tion unit are trained in 
food safety procedures 
before the product is 
harvested and handled. 
It should be according to 
version FM 3.2FM 3.3
Were the health guide -
lines successfully imple -
mented in the production 
unit?FM 3.4
basicHealth guidelines must 
be available in writing 
and must be provided to 
workers orally. All neces -
sary sanitary measures 
must be clear at the farm 
levelFM 3.4
Staff care, health and 
supportFM 4
Staff care and safety is a key to efficient and successful farm operations. It ultimately improves 
production quality and protects the environment. This department can help workers to work in a 
safe and stimulating work environment to carry out their duties efficiently
Training for a safe envi -
ronmentFM 4.1
The complete medical report of each employee/worker must be maintained from the beginning of his arrival 
and also maintained annually.
Teaching and Guidance FM 4.2
Does the production unit 
keep details of employee 
training and activities?FM 4.2.1
secondaryThe proper training record 
of each worker must be 
properly maintained and 
show what duties )tasks( 
are required on each 
worker and their compe -
tence to do the job.FM 4.2 .1
Do the employees/work -
ers in the production unit 
show awareness of the 
duties assigned to them 
and general handling?FM 4.2.2
basicAll production unit 
workers/handlers must 
be fully aware and well 
trained in their specific 
duties, such as handling 
veterinary drugs, haz -
ardous chemicals, acids 
or handling hazardous 
agricultural equipment.FM 4.2.2
Department of Labor and 
Social/Human Rights FM 4.313
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Does the production 
unit operator guar -
antee the successful 
implementation of the 
labor laws and regu -
lations of the Saudi 
government?FM 4.3.1
basicThe production unit 
operator must ensure 
the successful imple -
mentation of the rules 
and regulations of the 
Saudi government and 
labor laws in the pro -
duction unit. The op -
erator will ensure the 
following: - A special 
list of workers, contain -
ing dates of birth, gen -
der, address and work 
date. This list shall be 
available to the Sau -
diG.A.P authorities at 
the time of the exter -
nal evaluation or visits. 
The foreign worker is 
employed with a valid 
work visa. The produc -
tion unit should have 
written emergency and 
accident procedures 
clearly displayed to all 
employees, visitors and 
contractors. The proce -
dures include: - emer -
gency phone numbers 
- locations of fire 
extinguishers - emer -
gency exits - electrical 
panelsFM 4.3.1
Does the production 
unit encourage forced 
labor and/or child 
labour?FM 4.3.2
basicChild labor is prohibited 
and minors may not 
be employed except in 
accordance with the 
laws and legislations in 
force in the Ministry of 
Labor. Forced labor by 
assault, intimidation or 
imprisonment is prohib -
ited.”FM 4.3.214
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Does the production unit 
provide first aid kits in ap -
propriate and easily acces -
sible locations?FM 4.3.3
secondaryAppropriate first aid kits 
should be available at the 
multiple accessible loca -
tions in the production unit.FM 4.3.3
Is there anyone specific 
with first aid training avail -
able on the farm?FM 4.3.4
secondaryAt least one employee 
should be readily available 
and have basic knowledge 
about first aid.FM 4.3.4
Safety and protection cloth -
ing for workersFM 4.4
Is production unit ade -
quately equipped with pro -
tective clothing for visitors 
and employees?FM 4.4.1
basicThe production unit shall 
use appropriate facilities to 
change clothing for workers 
or visitors and to wear pro -
tective clothing as needed.FM 4.4.1
Does the production unit 
operator guarantee the 
accuracy and suitability of 
the protective clothingFM 4.4.2
basic“The operator of the pro -
duction unit shall ensure: 
- All protective clothing and 
equipment for the worker 
are in a clean and hygien -
ic condition. - Protective 
clothing is stored separate -
ly from special clothing in 
a well-ventilated, pollu -
tion-free place. - Dispos -
able goods must be stored 
separately away from the 
unit. production.”FM 4.4.2
Staff health and care FM 4.5
Is there a person responsi -
ble for ensuring the general 
health and welfare of work -
ers in the production unit?FM 4.5.1
BasicThe production unit opera -
tor must advertise the pres -
ence of management per -
sonnel to ensure successful 
adherence to worker health 
and safety standards.FM 4.5.115
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Does the production unit 
follow good practices to 
ensure worker health and 
safety?FM 4.5.2
SecondaryThe production unit op -
erator shall follow good 
practices to minimize risks 
that may affect the occupa -
tional safety and health of 
employeesFM 4.5.2
Are the basic sanitation 
facilities related to food, lo -
cation and safety available 
on the farm?FM 4.5.3
BasicThe operator of the pro -
duction unit must comply 
with the following instruc -
tions: - Provide guiding 
boards for emergency and 
accident procedures and 
display them in places 
clearly visible to all employ -
ees and visitors. Providing 
integrated first aid units in 
all work sites. Preventive 
and periodic maintenance 
of equipment and machin -
ery used in the production 
unit. Providing sign boards 
and written instructions in 
the preferred language for 
workers in the production 
unit, with the need for 
workers and contractors to 
be able to prove their eligi -
bility in occupational health 
and safety procedures.FM 4.5.3
Is adequate housing avail -
able for workers with all 
basic necessities?FM 4.5.4
BasicThe production unit must 
provide housing for the 
workers in the production 
unit that is suitable for 
housing and must con -
tain basic services such 
as drinking water, toilets, 
sanitation, etc., and ensure 
the health and safety of 
workers.FM 4.5.4
Is it easy to move all 
employees to and from the 
production unit?FM 4.5.5
SecondaryWorkers must be transport -
ed by safe means of trans -
portation in accordance 
with the local conditions of 
each area.FM 4.5.516
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Contractors FM 5
A contractor is the enti -
ty that provides workers, 
equipment, and/or materials 
for agricultural operations in 
a production unit.
Does the production unit 
operator supervise the ac -
tivities of the contractors on 
the farm?FM 5.1
SecondaryIn the event that the con -
tractor carries out agri -
cultural operations in the 
production unit, the farmer 
or the operator of the pro -
duction unit is responsible 
for monitoring the activity 
of the contractor, evaluating 
his activity and keeping a 
record of these operations in 
accordance with Saudi G.A.P 
standards and control points.
Environmental Pollution 
Handbook/Waste Manage -
ment and Recycling PlanFM 6
Listed pollutants and waste 
residuesFM 6.1
Is there a list of waste prod -
ucts and sealants available 
for identification?FM 6.1.1
SecondaryMajor pollutants and waste 
residues must be accurate -
ly identified around the 
production unit and properly 
disposed of from the produc -
tion unit.FM 6.1.1
Waste management and 
recyclingFM 6.2
Is there an action plan avail -
able in the waste manage -
ment production unit?FM 6.2.1
SecondaryThe operator of the produc -
tion unit must ensure that: 
• Monitoring and collection 
tools are provided for the 
disposal of waste and pol -
lutants. 
• Ensure that there is no 
waste near work sites and 
warehouses, especially near 
fuel tanks. 
• Proper disposal of rejected 
products.
 • Waste generated by nor -
mal daily work, provided that 
they are removed periodi -
cally and do not affect work 
sites and warehouses.”FM 6.2.117
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Are the farm operating areas 
clean and tidy?FM 6.2.2
BasicThere should be no evidence 
of waste/litter around an op -
erating area on the farm or 
near storage tanks. Howev -
er, waste fresh or produced 
during the operation of the 
farm on the same day should 
be acceptable provided that 
it is removed immediately.FM 6.2.2
Is safe fuel storage available 
in the production unit?FM 6.2.3
BasicFuel storage should be as 
follows: - There should be 
warning signs near the fuel 
storage areas. Fuel is stored 
in metal containers. Fire ex -
tinguishers are available in 
fuel storage areas. Measures 
should be taken for those 
who are exempt from fuelFM 6.2.3
Is there a mechanism used 
to convert organic waste 
into compost in the produc -
tion unit?FM 6.2.4
secondaryIt is best to convert organic 
waste into compost that can 
be used to improve the soil 
in ways that ensure that 
there are no risks associat -
ed with transferring pests, 
diseases, and weeds to the 
next crop.FM 6.2.4
FM 7
Maintaining a protected 
natural environment is 
indispensable for sustain -
able agricultural production. 
Successful cultivation must 
ensure the preservation of 
the structural diversity and 
natural qualities of the sur -
rounding green spaces.
Does every producer have 
a wildlife management and 
conservation plan for agri -
business that recognizes the 
impact of farming activities 
on the environment?FM 7.1
SecondaryThe production unit operator 
must be well trained to fol -
low the instructions provid -
ed by Saudi G.A.P. Annex III 
as mentioned in Clause 7.1FM 7.118
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Efficient use of energy FM 7.3
The operating unit should encourage efficient use of energy by proper maintenance of farming 
equipment.FM 7.3
Is there a monitoring system 
available for the efficient 
use of the available energy?FM 7.3.1
SecondaryThe production unit operator 
must provide energy usage 
records for efficient and 
cost-effective use of avail -
able energy resources.FM 7.3.1
Complaint handling proce -
duresFM 8
Handling the complaint in case the production unit violates Saudi G.A.P standards and specifi -
cations will help improve production.
Are complaints handling 
procedures available and im -
plemented at each produc -
tion unit?FM 8.1
BasicThe production unit must 
have a documented com -
plaint procedure so that it 
can be reported directly if 
the production unit operator 
does not comply with Saudi 
G.A.P.   Analysis of the situa -
tion and the results, includ -
ing the decision to withdraw 
the product. Emergency 
response. Investigate causes 
and corrective actions.  
Reporting to the inspection 
body and the point of issue 
of SAUDI G.A.P. The operator 
should keep records of each 
complaint registered, and 
the actions taken against 
each complaint should be 
clearly stated. “FM 8.1
tracking plan
“Does the production unit 
operator have a documented 
management plan for prod -
uct traceability and recall in 
accordance with Saudi G.A.P 
standards? )Saudi G.A.P.’s 
Goods recall/recall guidance 
is provided as a separate file 
in Annex IV(.”FM 9.1
BasicTo retrieve goods, barcodes/
labels must be assigned 
from the Saudi GAP unit to 
each registered production 
unit. If a production unit or 
operator is called, Annex III 
described in AF.9.1 . shall 
governFM 9.119
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Safe food inputs FM 10
Are all agricultural inputs 
listed safe and from regis -
tered sources?FM 10.1
BasicAll agricultural inputs must 
be from the List of Regis -
tered Products in accordance 
with the relevant govern -
ment authority law. The 
Detailed List of Registered 
Products is included in a 
separate file Annex-V. “FM 10.1
Saudi G.A.P.  logo FM 11
Does the Saudi GAP logo 
comply with Saudi GAP rules 
and regulations?FM 11.1
Production unit operator 
may use )Saudi G.A.P( a 
standard word, logo or trade -
mark in accordance with 
)Saudi G.A.P( general rules 
and regulations and follow 
the type of authentication 
agreement between the 
production unit and Saudi 
G.A.P - if the production unit 
is not authorized/registered 
with Saudi G.A.P(( So far, 
he cannot use any kind of 
words, trademarks or records 
related to SaudiG.AP.”FM 11.1
Product tracking policy FM 12
Traceability enables the recall/disposal of agricultural products and provides customers with 
accurate and specific product information.”
Are all Saudi GAP certified 
products from the produc -
tion unit easily identifiable 
from non-certified products?FM 12.1
BasicThere must be an approved 
tracking system, which can 
allow the tracking of Saudi 
G.A.P registered productsFM 12.1
Is there a tracking system 
available to track the regis -
tered good from the regis -
tered production unit until it 
reaches the consumer or end 
user?FM 12.2
BasicIf a product is produced from 
a registered and unregis -
tered production area in 
)Saudi G.A.P(, all products 
in consumer packaging and 
subject to review must be 
marked as produced from a 
registered or unregistered 
merchandise. - Products 
packaged either at the farm 
level or at a later time during 
package handling must be 
clearly labeled as Regis -
tered or Unregistered )Saudi 
G.A.P(. The product regis -
tered in )Saudi G.A.P( must 
be packaged with an SGN 
number for tracking. “FM 12.220
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Are registered and unregis -
tered goods subject to a fi -
nal inspection to be properly 
dispatched?FM 12.3
Final verification must be 
documented prior to dis -
patch as a registered or 
unregistered product.FM 12.3
Do the available shipping 
records clearly indicate the 
destination of shipment, 
date, quantity shipped or 
other necessary informa -
tion?FM 12.4
BasicEach product must have a 
prominent label specifying: 
- The name or number of 
the production unit and the 
name of the product. Prod -
uct attributes such as type 
and date of harvest. - Saudi 
GIB production unit regis -
tration number. - A special 
number for the company 
)SGN( in order to track the 
product from the production 
unit and outside it.FM 12.4
General record keeping FM 13
Are sales records available 
for all quantities sold and all 
products registered?FM 13.1
BasicRecords must be kept at 
least once a year for all prod -
ucts purchased, produced, 
stored or sold for approved 
and unapproved products.FM 13.1
Safe Food Production Plan 
)not related to inedible 
products(FM 14
Saudi G.A.P.’s Action Plan encourages a Food Safety Policy Declaration Plan to be followed by a 
production unit operator to ensure successful food safety implementation
Has the production unit 
operator agreed to the 
National Food Safety Policy 
Declaration signed by Saudi 
GAP?FM 14.1
The declaration of a Food 
Safety Policy must be 
renewed by each production 
unit operator on an annual 
basis. The production unit 
operator must sign and 
agree to the Food Safety 
Policy Document issued by 
Saudi G.A.P. **** Food Safety 
Policy Document Available in 
Annex VIFM 14.121
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Animal wealth  base LP
The good agricultural practices recommended in this chapter can be applied to all types of 
livestock. This chapter further specifies the specific requirements of the different livestock 
companies and their production systems.
The Place LP.1
This chapter aims to ensure the safe rearing of livestock and the protection of the environ -
ment through the proper management of the farm site, infrastructure and other facilities.
General LP. 1.1
Is the farm and other related 
structures well maintained 
and equipped?LP. 1.1.1
The farm should be well 
maintained with adequate 
drainage, water source and 
feeding equipment.LP. 1.1.1.1
Electrical installations must 
be located far beyond the 
reach of farm animals.LP. 1.1.1.2
Electrical installations 
should be evaluated visually 
and regularlyLP. 1.1.1.3
Has a qualified electrician 
performed all the tasks of 
electrical installations?LP. 1.1.2
RecommendedReports or invoices must be 
available to ensure that all 
electrical installations have 
been made by a qualified 
electrician.LP. 1.1.2
Have the paints, chemi -
cals or disinfectants been 
approved as suitable for 
livestock by the Saudi regu -
latory authorities?LP. 1.1.3
BasicFarm workers must be famil -
iar with and knowledgeable 
about farm operations and 
maintenance related to 
them.LP. 1.1.3.1
BasicAny chemical or disinfectant 
should be properly stored 
away from food sources and 
animals.LP. 1.1.3.2
BasicIt should be evaluated visu -
ally at the time of inspec -
tion.LP. 1.1.3.3
BasicThe farm waste / waste can 
be used in agreement with a 
third party / user in accor -
dance with Saudi legislation.LP. 1.1.3.4
BasicRecords of the purchase of 
expiry chemicals must be 
kept.LP. 1.1.3.522
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Insect and pest control LP. 1.2
Are barn and warehouse 
buildings designed to be pro -
tected from the dangers of 
contamination from external 
sources, rodents or birds? LP. 1.2.1
SecondaryThe farm building should be 
well protected from birds 
and rodents. LP. 1.2.1
Is there a plan available for 
the farm location to show 
traps and traps points? LP. 1.2.2
BasicThe farm should have a site 
map showing traps and traps 
points. LP. 1.2.2
Are traps  appropriately 
located to avoid targeting 
non-target species? LP. 1.2.3
SecondaryTraps  points should be 
inaccessible to non-targeted 
species. LP. 1.2.3
Are dead rodents and insects 
properly disposed of?LP. 1.2.4
Recom -
mendedDead rodents and insects 
should be disposed of in 
such a way as to avoid harm 
to non-targetd speciesLP. 1.2.4
Does the farm keep pest and 
rodent inspection details as 
well as the necessary action 
plan? LP. 1.2.5
SecondaryThe farm owner should 
keep a report on the regular 
inspection of insects and ro -
dents as well as a follow-up 
plan for what he is doing. LP. 1.2.5
Clean tools and mechanical 
devicesLP. 1.3
Are trucks/trucks and trailers 
transporting crops or fodder 
clean and suitable for the 
purpose of transporting 
raw materials entering the 
food chain, with particular 
attention being paid to the 
cleanliness of dual-purpose 
trailers to prevent contami -
nation?LP. 1.3.1
BasicVehicles carrying stored feed 
and large cranes must be 
properly cleaned and have 
good sanitary conditions. LP. 1.3.1.1
BasicWorkers must be familiar 
with cleaning equipment 
and trucks.LP. 1.3.1.223
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BasicLarge cranes used for dual 
purposes as well as equip -
ment must be cleaned 
properly before each use to 
prevent any contamination 
that may occur between 
each operation.LP. 1.3.1.3
BasicAll cleaning operations 
should be evaluated with 
the naked eye to ensure that 
there is no cross-contamina -
tion between the different 
operations.LP. 1.3.1.4
Is cleaning and disinfecting 
equipment in accordance 
with the instructions from 
the manufacturer?LP. 1.3.2
SecondarySkilled workers are always 
a guarantee of professional 
professional operations.LP. 1.3.3
Workers’ welfare and safety LP.2
Skilled workers are always 
a guarantee of professional  
operations.
Does the farm owner ensure 
that all farm workers are 
well acquainted with the 
emergency procedures that 
will be adopted in the event 
of an emergency or an event 
that threatens the welfare 
of human or livestock on the 
farm?
Workers must show aware -
ness and how to act in case 
of emergency or threat to 
human or livestock wel -
fare on the farm. It should 
include how to act in the 
event of an accidental fail -
ure of water or feed supply 
as well as an emergency exit 
plan.LP. 2.1
Identifying herds and knowing 
their sourcesLP. 3
The identification of flocks should be in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Agri -
culture.
Is there a record of the move -
ment of animals on or off the 
farm?LP. 3.1
BasicThe record must include the 
date of the move, the num -
ber of animals entering or 
leaving the farm, identifica -
tion cards, and the location 
of the move.LP. 3.124
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Does the farm follow a refer -
ence chart of Saudi Good Ag -
ricultural Practices regarding 
the transitional period for 
animals?LP. 3.2
BasicA record of animals must be 
kept for a period of three 
years )three months for the 
first inspection) for animals 
that have moved into and/or 
off the farm for a transition -
al period in line with Saudi 
Good Agricultural Practices 
to be certified. - According 
to Saudi Good Agricultural 
Practices, individual iden -
tification marks (for live -
stock(, batch number )for 
poultry(, address, etc., must 
be available on the farm. 
The transition period is 60 
days for cattle, and 28 days 
for sheep. The transitional 
period for animals must be 
completed before slaughter. 
The annual replacement rate 
of dairy cattle should be 
above 20% with a transition 
period of 28 days. A record 
must be kept on the farm.LP. 3.2
Does the farm follow the 
classification of Saudi good 
agricultural practices to clas -
sify animals..if it is feasible 
to apply.?LP. 3.3
BasicThere must be a written 
method or procedure, 
whether approved or not, 
from Saudi Good Agricultur -
al Practices for animals on 
the same farm )if identical(. 
Approved and non-approved 
animal places must be 
labeled with identifying 
tags. - Be sure to categorize 
approved and non-certified 
animals during uploading 
and downloading. The sepa -
ration of livestock does not 
apply if the farm accommo -
dates only authorized Saudi 
Good Agricultural Practices 
animals.LP. 3.3
Does each animal have its 
own number?LP. 3.4
BasicAll animals must carry an 
identification number, either 
individually or as a group.LP. 3.425
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Is there a clear way to keep 
track of each animal on or 
off the farm or where it was 
born/hatched?LP. 3.5
BasicThe farm should have a 
movement log to record the 
history of the movement of 
animals on and off the farm.LP. 3.5
Is there a procedural identifi -
cation of animals or specif -
ic groups of them when 
receiving or requiring any 
treatment?LP. 3.6
BasicThe mechanism must be 
evaluated on the farm.LP. 3.6
Do livestock carry a dis -
patch note from Saudi Good 
Agricultural Practices or any 
other legal body from Saudi 
regulatory authorities during 
transportation?LP. 3.7
BasicAll movements of animals 
must be accompanied 
by notes authorizing the 
movement of Saudi Arabian 
Good Agricultural Practices 
)see Appendix 1.1 Transfer 
Notes(. The transfer note 
should contain all the im -
portant details.LP. 3.7
Providing water and food for 
animalsLP. 4
The abundance of water and the quality of food ensures healthy, productive animals.
General needs for water and food LP. 4.1
Do animals have free access 
to clean water whether on 
the farm or off the pasture 
whenever required?LP. 4.1.1
Clean water must be avail -
able in sufficient quantities 
during the very hot season 
)summer(, outside grazing, 
and indoor farm activities.LP. 4.1.1
Is animal feed )coarse and 
concentrated feed( supplied 
from a registered supplier or 
produced locally in accor -
dance with Saudi Good Agri -
culture Practices standards?LP. 4.1.226
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Animal feed, whether 
imported from a registered 
company or locally produced, 
must be in accordance with 
the specifications of Saudi 
good agricultural practices 
to ensure quality. - Com -
pound feeds must follow 
and comply with the manu -
facturing standards of Saudi 
Good Agriculture Practices or 
Food and Drug Authorities in 
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.LP. 4.1.2
Does the farmer keep iden -
tification records of all types 
of feed on the farm?LP. 4.1.3
The feed should be well-
known with the necessary 
information such as pro -
duction date, expiry date, 
components, etc.LP. 4.1.3
Is it easy to track the pur -
chased and stocked feed 
in quantities to know the 
supplying company?LP. 4.1.4
BasicThe feed should be easy to 
trace from the point of its 
production.LP. 4.1.4
BasicThe protein source should 
not be based on an animal 
protein source. It must be of 
plant origin.LP. 4.1.4
BasicA record of feed type, in -
gredients and supplier must 
be maintained for at least 
3 years on the farm. The 
protein source should be of 
plant  origin and no animal 
protein source should be 
used to feed ruminants.LP. 4.1.4
Are mixed feed samples 
tested if it is produced by 
machines owned by the 
farmer?LP. 4.1.5
BasicIt must be mentioned in 
detail for each component of 
the feed to suit the type it is 
eating, whether it is live -
stock / poultry.LP. 4.1.5
Are compound feeds from 
crops and additives eval -
uated based on their risks 
to animal and consumer 
health?LP. 4.1.627
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BasicFeeds should be evaluated 
for the presence of trace 
elements and food additives 
in the recommended propor -
tions. The farm must ensure 
that the locally produced 
feed is risk-assessed, free 
from toxicity and appropri -
ate for animal and consumer 
healthLP. 4.1.6
Does the farm follow proce -
dures that enable it to deal 
with treated forage waste?LP. 4.1.7
BasicWaste resulting from normal 
feed and treated feed 
excreta should be removed 
separately to ensure that 
contamination is not trans -
mittedLP. 4.1.7.1
BasicAll feeding systems and 
equipment must be cleaned 
and inspected regularly.LP. 4.1.7.3
BasicWorkers must be familiar 
with the feeding regime.LP. 4.1.7.3
Do farm workers have the 
ability and awareness to 
follow up on emergencies in 
case of any failure of feed -
ing or water supply? LP. 4.1.8
SecondaryAll workers must be familiar 
with emergency procedures 
during any failure of feeding 
or water supply.LP. 4.1.8
feed records LP. 4.2
Does the farmer keep doc -
umentary records of feed 
suppliers?LP. 4.2.1
BasicThe record should contain 
the type, quantity and date 
of feed production and its 
expiry date.LP. 4.2.1
Does the farm keep a reg -
ister of feed suppliers and 
information on feed ingredi -
ents?LP. 4.2.2
SecondaryFarm feed must be properly 
labeled to show specific 
ingredients and other neces -
sary details.LP. 4.2.2
feed stores LP. 4.3
Is there a proper storeroom 
that meets the requirements 
for storing the feed available 
on the farm?LP. 4.3.128
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SecondaryThe feed should be properly 
stored according to the type 
and requirements to avoid 
deterioration and cross-con -
tamination.LP. 4.3.1
Are equipment, boxes and 
transport vehicles cleaned 
regularly?LP. 4.3.2
BasicThe accidental or unsched -
uled inspection of the feed 
store must be properly 
preserved and recorded, and 
it must be maintained from 
any damage.LP. 4.3.2
Are the necessary pre -
cautions applied in the 
storage areas of the farm 
to avoid pests, rodents and 
cross-contamination of vari -
ous feeds?LP. 4.3.3
BasicIt must be ensured that 
there are no rodents and 
pests by detection or exam -
ination with the naked eye 
of the storage places.LP. 4.3.3
Are feed materials for differ -
ent types of livestock stored 
separately and clearly and 
distinctly labeled?LP. 4.3.4
BasicTreated and untreated feed 
materials should be stored 
separately with clear label -
ing or identification of each.LP. 4.3.4
Are feed materials for differ -
ent types of livestock stored 
separately and clearly and 
distinctly labeled?LP. 4.3.5
BasicThe specific feeds for each 
species on the same farm 
must be kept separately and 
must be properly labeled for 
identification.LP. 4.3.5
Does the farm follow a feed -
ing plan?LP. 4.3.6
Recom -
mendedThe feeding plan should be 
according to the age, produc -
tion, type and condition of 
the animal.LP. 4.3.629
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Animal shelter and safety LP. 5
Animals must be sheltered in safe conditions with sound health conditions, especially in 
weather that causes infections and harmful diseases. Therefore, livestock projects or farms 
must be in clean, suitable and well-maintained locations.
Is the floor space sufficient 
to allow for appropriate 
storage densities?LP 5.1
Density of animals should 
be in accordance with the 
availability of sufficient land 
area on the farm.LP. 5.1.1
Density of animals should be 
recorded through the naked 
eye )visual examination(.LP. 5.1.2
Does the farm have ade -
quate ventilation )natural or 
artificial) to avoid any suffo -
cation of the animals in it?LP. 5.2
Adequate ventilation must 
be provided for the animals 
in the farm.LP. 5.2
Does the farm maintain a 
clean and healthy environ -
ment?LP. 5.3
BasicAppropriate hygiene proce -
dures and methods must be 
maintained and recorded in 
the farm records.LP. 5.3
Are the floors properly 
maintained and kept clean to 
avoid any slips?   LP. 5.4
BasicFloors must be constructed 
and maintained in such a 
way that animals avoid any 
kind of bodily injury. Avoid 
slippery and stressful floors 
with proper cleaning.LP. 5.4
Does the farm have a suit -
able light source during dark 
hours?LP. 5.5
BasicThere should be a suitable 
light source on the farm to 
carry out the various farm 
operations and to perform 
any visual inspection of the 
animals.LP. 5.5
Are the buildings free of 
anything that could cause 
bodily injury?    LP. 5.6
BasicThe aisles and housing shall 
be free from any sharp edg -
es, sudden heights, broken 
drawers, pieces of machin -
ery, or any other physical 
cause that may cause injury 
to the animal.LP. 5.6
Can animals see each other? LP. 5.7 30
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SecondaryThe animals on the farm 
must be able to see each 
other with the naked eye 
from inside the buildings. LP. 5.7
Are water troughs available 
with proper drainage?LP. 5.8
Recom -
mendedWater tanks should be built 
on solid ground with good 
drainage. LP. 5.8
Are water basins placed in a 
suitable place on the farm? LP. 5.9
BasicA visual inspection of the 
proper placement of water 
tanks should assess that 
they are well protected and 
placed in the appropriate 
place.LP. 5.9
Animal safety LP. 6
It is essential that a detailed health plan be developed for the safety of livestock using trained 
personnel. Effective livestock farming is directly related to the health of the animals. 
Does the animal farm have a 
regular vet? LP. 6.1
Regular veterinary visits 
should take place once or 
twice a year as required by 
the establishments on the 
farm and all records of rou -
tine veterinary visits should 
be available or maintained 
on the farm. LP. 6.1
Is the annual veterinary 
health plan available and 
efficiently implemented on 
the farm?LP. 6.2
BasicYour written veterinary 
health plan should dis -
cuss details of each of the 
following: An integrated 
disease prevention plan -List 
of common diseases and 
their treatment plan-  Treat -
ment and immunizations/
treatment programmes - 
Recommendations / Sug -
gestions-  Annual animal 
performance-  The environ -
ment around the animalsLP. 6.2
Does the farm follow the 
veterinary health plan to 
reduce the use of antibiot -
ics, especially the third and 
fourth generations of the 
fluoroquinolones group?LP. 6.331
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SecondaryThe veterinary health plan 
should have a clear policy/
plan that does not encour -
age the use of third and 
fourth generation antibiot -
ics in the fluoroquinolones 
group.LP. 6.3
Were animals identified with 
health problems? Were you 
given the necessary treat -
ment needed to recover?LP. 6.4
BasicAffected animals should re -
ceive appropriate treatment 
immediately in the event of 
any suffering or injury.LP. 6.4
Does the farm have ade -
quate facilities to separate 
sick or injured animals from 
healthy ones?LP. 6.5
BasicThe farm must have ade -
quate facilities to isolate 
sick and healthy animals, 
with clear markings to 
identify the sick from the 
healthy.LP. 6.5
Does the farm use medical 
treatments when necessary? 
Do you follow the prescrip -
tion prepared by a veterinar -
ian?LP. 6.6
BasicFarm workers must have 
awareness and knowledge 
of medical treatment.LP. 6.6
Do the treated animals or 
those receiving treatment 
have a strict isolation 
period? Are strict isolation 
procedures communicated 
to the new owner during the 
delivery of the animals?LP. 6.7
BasicIf the animals are to be 
transferred to another farm/
owner, there must be clearly 
written procedures indicat -
ing the type and date of 
treatment and the date of 
the period of confinement. 
Treated animals must be 
clearly marked prior to trans -
portation.LP. 6.7
Were all surgeries performed 
by qualified personnel or a 
veterinary expert?LP. 6.8
BasicThe workers involved should 
have knowledge of or knowl -
edge of surgical treatment.LP. 6.832
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Is the surgical equipment 
properly maintained and 
cleaned?LP. 6.9
BasicCleaning and hygiene proce -
dures should be according to 
the manufacturer’s instruc -
tions and can be visually 
evaluated.LP. 6.9
Is there a written procedure 
available on the farm for han -
dling broken needles during 
the relevant surgery?LP. 6.10
BasicProvide a written procedure 
for handling and clearly iden -
tifying animals with broken 
needles and other sharp ob -
jects to avoid slaughter prior 
to the isolation period.LP. 6.10
Are there special boxes and 
in accessible places to throw 
away used needles and other 
sharp surgical objects?LP. 6.11
SecondaryFarm workers must demon -
strate full awareness of how 
to handle equipment and its 
techniques.LP. 6.11
Is it humanely executed or 
slaughtered if an animal is 
injured or injured?LP. 6.12
SecondaryPersonnel must be well 
trained and must demon -
strate their knowledge during 
the inspection.LP. 6.12
Does the farm owner under -
stand the importance of the 
environment and healthy 
practices on the farm?LP. 6.13
BasicFarm workers and owner 
must be aware of what it 
takes to produce a healthy 
farm.LP. 6.13
Do farmers follow instruc -
tions to control internal 
environment factors?LP. 6.14
SecondaryThe indoor environment must 
be properly controlled in 
accordance with the recom -
mendations.LP. 6.14
Do farmers actively partici -
pate in awareness programs 
about pathogens caused by 
animals?LP. 6.15
RecommendedThe farmer must participate 
in public awareness pro -
grammes.LP. 6.1533
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Does the farm or owner follow the 
policy of notifying the competent or 
concerned authority in the event of 
disease outbreaks on the farm? LP. 6.16
BasicAny disease spread on the farm must 
be reported to the concerned author -
ities. LP. 6.16
Does the farmer choose those breeds 
that coexist with the local environ -
ment? LP. 6.17
RecommendedThe farm must have those breeds 
that are tolerant of the local envi -
ronment and are able to withstand 
insects, pests and diseases. LP. 6.17
Can the farm owner avoid any physi -
cal or disease risks to the animals? LP. 6.18
BasicAnimals must be handled well to 
avoid any injury or disease..etc.    
Farm workers should show aware -
ness regarding handling and care of 
animals while visiting the farm. LP. 6.18
Treatment LP. 7
To obtain a safe healthy animal product, an annual veterinary plan is necessary or a prescription is 
required during a veterinary visit. Keeping records of annual or occasional medical practices with 
training of workers is extremely important to animal productivity.
LP. 7.1
Are expired medicines and empty 
medicine containers disposed of 
according to the directions of the 
veterinary expert or following the 
instructions of the Saudi regulatory 
guidelines? LP. 7.1.1
SecondaryExpired medicine/vaccine should be 
marked )as stated on the containers( 
and stored separately from fresh 
stock and disposed of properly. The 
prescription prepared by the veteri -
narian must be present or available 
on the farm. LP. 7.1.1
Does the farm owner confirm that 
the approved medicines )approved 
by the relevant Saudi authorities( are 
used on the farm?LP. 7.1.2
BasicOnly the medicine / vaccine approved 
nationally in the Kingdom should be 
used on the farm. Medicines contain -
ing certain internal ingredients that 
are banned in the country should also 
be avoided.LP. 7.1.2
Does the farm strictly follow the in -
structions on the label to protect ani -
mals, people and the environment?LP. 7.1.3
BasicSpecific instructions must be strictly 
followed to avoid any risks related 
to livestock, human health and the 
protection of the surrounding envi -
ronmenLP. 7.1.334
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Does the farm owner keep 
the instructions on the 
label? LP. 7.1.4
BasicThe manufacturer’s instruc -
tions or other recommenda -
tions made by the veterinary 
expert should be provided at 
the time of the inspection LP. 7.1.4
Does the farm routinely use 
preventive antibiotics? LP. 7.1.5
SecondaryThe farm should avoid the 
use of prophylactic antibiot -
ics in routine treatments. LP. 7.1.5
Does the farm avoid using 
the third and fourth genera -
tions of antibiotics from the 
group of fluoroquinolones 
and cephalosporins? LP. 7.1.6
RecommendedThe culture should avoid the 
use of the third and fourth 
generation of antibiotics 
from the group of fluoro -
quinolones and cephalospo -
rins LP. 7.1.6
Is there any policy of regular 
assessment and review on 
the farm to avoid the use of 
antibiotics? LP. 7.1.7
SecondaryThere should be a written 
plan as part of the veter -
inary health plan to avoid 
the use of antibiotics on the 
farm. Veterinary expert guid -
ance and national legislation 
on the use of antibiotics 
must also be followed. LP. 7.1.7
Does the farm follow the in -
structions of the veterinary 
authorities to avoid the over 
or underuse of antibiotics? LP. 7.1.8
SecondaryThe farm must follow the 
instructions issued by the 
local or regional veterinary 
authorities to avoid the over 
or underuse of antibiotics on 
the farm. LP. 7.1.8
Use of growth stimulants LP. 7.2
It is not allowed to use growth stimulants in Saudi Arabia except for their use in feed addi -
tives such as probiotics, prebiotics, yeast cultures and others.
Residue detection LP. 7.3
Is there a written action plan 
to be implemented by the 
responsible and farm veter -
inary authorities if the MRL 
is increased?LP. 7.3.135
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BasicIf the residues of the growth 
promoter or drug reach 
the maximum allowable, a 
written action plan must be 
agreed and implemented by 
the farm veterinarian and 
the authority representative 
to avoid any similar problem 
recurring in the future. LP. 7.3.1
Medication record/Person in-charge LP. 7.4
Does the farm allow the 
use of drugs that have been 
approved by the competent 
Saudi regulatory authority 
only? LP. 7.4.1
BasicAll records related to the 
following must be kept: date 
of purchase, product name, 
quantity, expiry date, name 
of the supplier or financier, 
batch or batch number of the 
drug. LP. 7.4.1
Are all records related to 
medication management well 
kept? LP. 7.4.2
BasicRecords of drug/immuniza -
tion administration should 
be well-maintained and 
inspection procedures can be 
carried out when required. LP. 7.4.2
Medicine storage LP. 7.5
Are the specific instructions 
on the drug container being 
strictly followed for storing 
the drug on the farm? LP. 7.5.1
BasicThe medicine should be 
stored in accordance with 
storage instructions away 
from other farm facilities and 
in a safe place. LP. 7.5.1
Are the necessary emergen -
cy instructions for dealing 
with accidents while using 
the medicine available? LP. 7.5.2
SecondaryIn emergencies or accidents, 
and during administration of 
the drug, the necessary in -
structions must be provided 
in a visible place.LP. 7.5.2
Is access to the drug store 
available only to workers 
who are authorized to deal 
with medicines?LP. 7.5.3
BasicWorkers must receive ade -
quate training in handling 
medicines, and only relevant 
and well-trained workers 
should have access to med -
icines.LP. 7.5.336
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Are the medicines in their original 
packaging and with their original 
labels?LP. 7.5.4
BasicVisual evaluation of drug storage 
should conform to standards.LP. 7.5.4
Disposal of medicines LP. 7.6
Is the farm using empty medicine 
containers again?LP. 7.6.1
BasicOfficial instructions to dispose of 
excess or expired medicines must 
be followed.LP. 7.6.1
Are medicines disposed of in an 
environmentally friendly manner to 
avoid any contamination?LP. 7.6.2
SecondaryDisposal of expired medicines and/
or empty containers should not 
cause any pollution to the sur -
rounding environment.LP. 7.6.2
Does the farm have a proper way to 
dispose of expired medicines and 
their empty containers?LP. 7.6.3
Recommend -
edLocal laws or recommendations 
must be strictly followed.LP. 7.6.3
Are farm workers familiar with the 
disposal of expired medicines and 
empty containers?LP. 7.6.4
SecondaryFarm workers should be familiar 
with drug disposal programs and 
official regulations.LP. 7.6.4
Getting rid of dead animals LP. 8
Dead animals should be disposed of 
using an approved method, not only 
to protect the environment but also 
to ensure healthy animals.
Does the farm have legal obliga -
tions to deal with dead livestock?LP. 8.1
BasicThe method of disposal of dead 
animals must comply with the legal 
framework imposed by government 
authorities.LP. 8.1
Is there a clean buffer to keep dead 
animals before they are permanent -
ly disposed of?LP. 8.2
SecondaryWorkers should be aware of the 
requirements for the disposal of 
dead animals.LP. 8.2
Farm animal transport LP. 9
Animals are transported according to the conditions of handling, loading, unloading and transporting 
animals.
Livestock tracking and transportation LP. 9.1
Are all the necessary documentation about identifying the animals and also the necessary informa -
tion available at the time of loading, unloading or unloading the animals?LP. 9.1.137
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BasicPrior to transportation to or from the 
farm, all necessary documentation must 
be done accordingly and as required A 
note on Saudi Good Agricultural Practic -
es must be present during loading or un -
loading )see Annex 1 for dispatch note( LP. 9.1.1
Have the animals recently received any 
known medical treatment? Are records of 
the isolation period present with him? LP. 9.1.2
BasicFarmers and other relevant farm workers 
should be aware of the isolation period 
for treated animals.LP. 9.1.2
Are the different types of approved and 
unapproved Saudi GAP animals isolat -
ed from each other during loading and 
landing? LP. 9.1.3
BasicApproved and non-certified Saudi GAP 
animals must be isolated from each oth -
er during loading and unloading )does 
not apply if the farm deals only with 
approved Saudi GAP animals(. LP. 9.1.3
Are the animals loaded and lowered 
quietly and without any bodily injury or 
pain to the animals? LP. 9.1.4
SecondaryAnimals must be properly handled during 
loading and unloading. Farm workers 
must be careful during this. LP. 9.1.4
Does the farm have the appropriate 
stairs to carry out the loading and un -
loading of animals? LP. 9.1.5
BasicAdequate ladders must be provided to 
facilitate the loading and unloading of 
animals. LP. 9.1.5
Does the farm prohibit the use of elec -
tric shocks to animals? LP. 9.1.6
BasicNo electric or physical shock shall be 
permitted while transporting animals. 
The use of any equipment connected 
with electric shocks on the farm must 
also be prohibited. LP. 9.1.6
Are the crane workers and farm workers 
involved in loading and unloading the 
animals trained to do the job? LP. 9.1.7
BasicCrane operators must be well trained in 
loading and unloading animals. LP. 9.1.7
Are invalid animals not first loaded and 
moved to avoid unnecessary suffering? LP. 9.1.8
SecondaryThe farm owner and workers must show 
full awareness and knowledge of what 
they are doing. LP. 9.1.8
Ruminant production RP
Introduction and follow up RP. 1
Do unregistered livestock go through a 
specific transitional period of residence 
on the approved farm to become one 
of the herds approved by Saudi Good 
Agricultural Practices, before entering 
the approved farm? RP. 1.138
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The farm should have a 
detailed Saudi Arabian Good 
Agricultural Practices record 
showing the condition of 
the animals received. If the 
received animals are not cer -
tified by Saudi Good Agricul -
tural Practices, they must be 
guaranteed to have a transi -
tional period of 60 days for 
cows and 28 days for sheep 
and goats before they are ap -
proved as herds by Saudi Good 
Agricultural Practices. The 
transition period and/or the 
period of exclusion )if appli -
cable( shall be in accordance 
with the standards of Saudi 
Good Agricultural Practices 
prior to slaughter.RP. 1.1
Raising and breeding herds RP. 2
Have cattle sites been care -
fully selected )particularly 
for virgin calves(, taking into 
account breed, size, age, and 
past history to reduce the 
possibility of later parturition 
difficulties?RP. 2.1
SecondaryLivestock, sheep and goats 
should be selected for breed -
ing, which have become 
well-adapted to local condi -
tions. When choosing breed -
ing sites for herds, space and 
resources should be taken into 
account, and birth problems 
should be avoided. After birth, 
calves should be fed with 
semolina The areas where 
the cows are born should be 
cleaned well according to the 
correct standards of hygiene.RP. 2.1.1
SecondaryThe farmer should indicate 
the grounds on which the 
bulls suitable for pollination 
are selected. Difficult birth 
rates and mortality rates 
should be at acceptable levels. 
Farmers should provide natu -
ral or artificial shelter for the 
sheep outside the farm. Only 
sheep that can adapt well to 
the local environment should 
be raised.RP. 2.1.2
Have the necessary precau -
tions been taken to avoid 
injury or death of newborn 
calves while grazing outside 
the farm?RP. 2.2
SecondaryLambs should be visually 
evaluated to provide adequate 
facilities during off-farm 
grazing.RP. 2.2.139
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SecondaryNewborn calves should be fed 
colostrum during the first six 
hours after birth to strengthen 
the immune system, and then fed 
milk substitute for the first five 
weeks.RP. 2.2.2
SecondaryIt is forbidden to tie newborn 
calves except for one hour a day 
during the first ten days. Sau -
di Good Agricultural Practices 
inspects any binding facilities to 
prevent this. It is also forbidden to 
put any masks on the calves )pre -
venting the muzzle( at all times. It 
is not allowed to buy calves that 
are less than five weeks old.RP. 2.2.3
Are newborn calves fed milk, de -
pending on the type of animal?RP. 2.3
SecondaryNewborn calves )which are less 
than five months old) should be 
fed on milk or an alternative that 
contains the required food.RP. 2.3
Are calves allowed to be tied to 
the farm?RP. 2.4
BasicNewborn calves are not allowed 
to be tied up in a specific area 
unless it is for one hour during 
which they are fed until they 
reach ten days of age.RP. 2.4
Does the farm allow muzzle 
calves?RP. 2.5
SecondaryThe muzzle is strictly prohibited 
and the workers must know this 
well.RP. 2.5.1
SecondaryThe parturition area must be 
well cleaned to protect cows and 
calves from diseasesRP. 2.5.2
SecondaryAvailable bedding should be visu -
ally assessed, and workers should 
demonstrate awareness during 
the examination process.RP. 2.5.3
Is there enough lighting on the 
farm for internal births?RP. 2.6
SecondaryIt must be ensured that internal 
births are carried out in places 
where permanent adherence to 
the appropriate sanitary condi -
tions, lighting and adequate bed -
ding must be taken into account.RP. 2.6
Does the farm follow the correct 
feeding programs recommended 
for breeding calves?RP. 2.7
SecondaryControl point CS 2.9 should be 
applied if farmers are vaccinating 
the flocks.RP. 2.740
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Is the process of formulating and 
making milk substitute for calves 
according to the manufacturer’s 
instructions?RP. 2.8
SecondaryCalf milk substitutes should be 
prepared, mixed and fed to calves 
in accordance with the manufac -
turer’s recommendations and kept 
in an appropriate environment. 
It is essential for workers to be 
aware of this.RP. 2.8
The ration RP. 3
Are the animals given adequate 
daily feed as recommended by 
the nutritionist?RP. 3.1
SecondaryAnimals must be given the appro -
priate diet for their species, age, 
stage of growth, or production. 
There should be a sufficient feed -
ing area available for each animal 
on the feeder.RP. 3.1
Accommodation and care RP. 4
Is there sufficient natural light for 
the livestock inside the farm?
BasicAll animals should have access to 
daylight and have a suitable area 
to lie down.RP. 4.1
Is the livestock lying area dry and 
well drained?RP. 4.2
Livestock should be able to lie 
down in a dry, clean area with 
good drainageRP. 4.2
Do the livestock that are outside 
the farm during the winter period 
have a dry and well-drained area 
to lie down?RP. 4.3
SecondaryThe farmers should give a clear 
description of the plan for win -
tering outside the farm that the 
livestock should lie in clean and 
dry placesRP. 4.3
Are annual cleaning and disinfec -
tion procedures followed when 
areas are free of animals?RP. 4.4
SecondaryBarns should be pressure cleaned 
and disinfected at least once a 
year )or as needed(.RP. 4.4
Are available facilities well main -
tained to avoid the risk of injury 
to livestock or farm workers while 
tending and/or loading livestock?RP. 4.5
SecondaryAll indoor structures must be 
secure to avoid injury to animals 
or workers.RP. 4.541
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Are you making necessary 
arrangements to avoid direct 
exposure to livestock or work -
ers in severe weather? RP. 4.6
SecondaryAnimals should not be ex -
posed to harsh conditions for 
a long time and appropriate 
shelter should be provided RP. 4.6
Are visitors and workers 
provided with appropriate 
clothing? RP. 4.7
SecondaryVisitors and workers must be 
provided with appropriate pro -
tective clothing and footwear. RP. 4.7
Animal health before dispatch RP. 5
Are there preventive mea -
sures followed on the farm 
to ensure the health of the 
animals before sending them? RP. 5.1
BasicAnimals must be thoroughly 
cleaned of manure in a good 
manner and then dried before 
being loaded for transport. RP. 5.1
ivestock care RP. 6
Are hoofs trimmed for calves 
using a proper method under 
the supervision of a well-
trained person?RP. 6.1
BasicHoofs should be trimmed 
within six weeks of birth, 
following standard procedures 
followed by government 
authorities. RP. 6.1
Is the process of removing 
the horns allowed to be per -
formed on cows that are more 
than ninety days old?RP. 6.2
SecondaryFor animals of more than 
ninety days of age, the horns 
should be removed by a veter -
inarian if necessary. RP. 6.2
Do you follow routine farm 
inspections?RP. 6.3
BasicThere should be a record avail -
able for routine examination 
of animals. The inspection 
must be repeated according to 
the size and rank of the herd. RP. 6.3
Are animal species that can be 
adapted to local conditions of 
difficult terrain chosen?RP. 6.4
SecondaryIf the new animal species 
cannot withstand the condi -
tions of the new nature of the 
land, the farmer must provide 
the necessary shelter and 
other requirements for the 
protection and comfort of the 
animals.RP. 6.442
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Are groups of animals formed 
according to their age and 
stage of development? RP. 6.5
SecondaryCows should be grouped 
according to their growth 
stage, sex, size and nutritional 
requirements RP. 6.5
Are adult male and female 
animals separated from each 
other? RP. 6.6
SecondaryOnly active and sexually 
mature males are mixed with 
adult females according to the 
scheme of insemination. RP. 6.6
Calves and meat CB
This unit specializes and focuses on small livestock species )calves( from the time of birth until 
the age of 12 months, and this category is raised for meat production. This unit is concerned 
with those small animals that are raised indoors, outdoors or in herds, but animals kept for 
breeding and milk production will not be covered by this unit.
general implementation CB. 1
Does the farm owner and/or 
workers demonstrate compe -
tence or competence in the 
following? Proper use of med -
icines . calf care  . emergency 
assistance CB. 1.1
BasicThe farm owner and workers 
must demonstrate knowledge 
and understanding of the 
following: Care of calves ac -
cording to size and age - The 
right medicine in terms of the 
injected dose of the medi -
cine and the identification of 
diseases caused by stresses 
- Detailed list of emergency 
contacts CB. 1.1
Is there any written policy 
implemented on the farm that 
relates to the following? - 
Guest record - Cleanliness of 
the farm - Getting rid of dead 
animals or livestock CB. 1.2
BasicThe written policy/plan 
should include the follow -
ing: - Repeat farm cleaning 
for different parts of the 
farm and prove the details 
of different health tasks on 
the farm A record proving the 
disposal of dead animals, their 
numbers, the date of death 
and disposal, and the method 
of disposal - A visitor’s log 
showing preventive measures, 
clothing and the date of entry 
registered for each visitorCB. 1.2.143
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SecondaryThe area must be equipped 
with hand hygiene facilities 
and an adequate water sourceCB. 1.2.2
SecondaryThe evaluation is carried out 
with the naked eye to prove 
that there are no buildings for 
residence within the farm siteCB. 1.2.3
Are the places for preparing 
feed and equipment well 
maintained and arranged?CB. 1.3
SecondaryThe feed storage area must 
be well maintainedCB. 1.3
Is entry to the farm prohibit -
ed and non-workers are not 
allowed to enter?CB. 1.4
RecommendedEntry into the animal area 
must be prohibited and 
only authorized persons are 
allowedCB. 1.4
Introduction and follow up CB. 2
Do calves have fixed identifi -
cation or identification marks 
according to the standards 
of Saudi good agricultural 
practices?CB. 2.1
BasicThe farm must have a good 
system for identifying and 
following up calves in accor -
dance with the standards 
of Saudi Good Agricultural 
PracticesCB. 2.1
Are the equipments on which 
the calf ear tags are made, 
well maintained by trained 
personnel?CB. 2.2
BasicTrained personnel should be 
responsible for carrying out 
the identification process of 
the calves. These employ -
ees must demonstrate their 
knowledge of the work during 
the inspection.CB. 2.2
Feed and water supply CB. 3
Feed CB. 3.1
Can all calves enter the feed 
area? Is it fed at least twice a 
day?CB. 3.1.1
SecondaryCalves raised in groups should 
be fed twice a day, and each 
calf should be able to ade -
quately feed itselfCB. 3.1.1
Does the bush cover the 
needs of the calf identified by 
Saudi good farming practices?CB. 3.1.244
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BasicCalves should start eating 50 
grams of fiber at the age of 
eight weeks, and the amount 
increases to two hundred and 
fifty grams when the calf 
reaches the age of twenty 
weeks. CB. 3.1.2
Is there a dry and separate 
place on the farm to keep 
fodder? CB. 3.1.3
BasicCalf feed should be kept and 
covered in a dry place to 
avoid spoilage and/or contam -
ination resulting from other 
feed or chemicals. CB. 3.1.3
Are there sufficient measures 
to be taken to avoid feed 
adulteration? CB. 3.1.4
SecondaryStored feed should be well 
protected from insects, 
rodents or any other type of 
feed adulteration CB. 3.1.4
water resources CB. 3.2
Can calves have free access 
to water and take in suffi -
cient quantity of clean water 
according to their age and 
current weather conditions? CB. 3.2.1
BasicCalves should have free ac -
cess to an adequate amount 
of pure drinking water ) this 
does not apply if calves are 
fed milk ( CB. 3.2.1
Is the water source from 
which the calves drink clean 
and free of any contami -
nants? CB. 3.2.2
SecondaryThe water supply source 
must be clean and free from 
any kind of hazards ) physical, 
chemical or biological ( that 
may harm animal health. CB. 3.2.2
Accommodation and safety CB. 4
Lighting efficiency CB. 4.1
Does the farm provide ade -
quate lighting - whether natu -
ral or artificial for the calves? CB. 4.1.1
BasicCalves should be equipped 
with adequate daylight or an 
artificial light source (during 
dark hours (. Calves should not 
be kept in the dark perma -
nently CB. 4.1.145
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Availability of enough space 
on the farm CB. 4.2
Is each calf housed individual -
ly after eight weeks of age as 
directed by the veterinarian? CB. 4.2.1
BasicIt must be ensured with the 
naked eye that each calf is 
kept in a barn alone when it is 
eight months oldCB. 4.2.1
Is the barn space enough for 
each calf to stand, lie down, 
or spin?CB. 4.2.2
BasicThe space available in each 
barn should be according 
to the measures of height, 
weight, and size in relation to 
the calf.CB. 4.2.2
Do barns allow or enable 
calves to be seen with the 
naked eye?CB. 4.2.3
BasicIndividual sheds should allow 
direct visual contact between 
calves in adjacent sheds. 
)Does not apply to quarantine 
sheds for sick calves(CB. 4.2.3
If the calves are in groups, 
are there enough empty 
spaces in the barn for 
calves?CB. 4.2.4
BasicThe density of the calves 
should be according to the 
availability of the floor and 
the type of calves - Calves 
should be kept in designat -
ed crates )120 x 140 cm( 
for the first ten days after 
birth   - It is allocated for a 
calf weighing 150 kg, an 
area of 1.5 square me -
ters  - Allocated for calves 
weighing more than 150 to 
less than 220 kg, an area 
of 1.7 square meters. A calf 
weighing more than 220 
kg is assigned to an area 
of 1.8 square meters . This 
evaluation must be con -
firmed by the naked eyeCB. 4.2.4
housing CB. 4.3
Is the floor designed to en -
sure the safety and comfort of 
calves?CB. 4.3.1
BasicThe floor design must be 
safe for the movement of 
calves. The floor should not 
cause any injury or harm to 
the calves when standing 
or lying downCB. 4.3.146
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Is the ground’s surface de -
signed according to the size 
and weight of the calf?CB. 4.3.2
BasicThe surface of the ground 
should be according to the 
size and weight of the calves. 
The floor must be solid and 
stable (verified by LB 5.4)CB. 4.3.2
Is a suitable mattress provid -
ed for calves less than two 
weeks old?CB. 4.3.3
BasicWe must make sure with the 
naked eye that calves less 
than two weeks old have 
been provided with a suitable 
bedding consisting of dry 
straw, rubber mats, sawdust, 
wood boards, or any other 
suitable material.CB. 4.3.3
Is the flooring safe to carry 
out farm care operations?CB. 4.3.4
SecondaryFloors must be safe to clean, 
disinfect or perform other 
sanitary operations.CB. 4.3.4
Does it prevent or prohibit 
tying in  the farm?CB. 4.3.5
BasicThe farm management shall 
not allow calves to be tied at 
all times except at feeding 
time for calves in groups. The 
strapping should not cause 
any physical harm to these 
calves.CB. 4.3.5
Ventilation and temperature 
controlCB. 4.4
Is the farm equipped with an 
efficient ventilation system?CB. 4.4.1
SecondaryThe farm must ensure that 
efficient sources of ventila -
tion and lighting are provided. 
There should also be a backup 
of the ventilation system 
)check PY 5.3(.CB. 4.4.1
Mechanical equipment CB. 4.5
Is mechanical equipment 
related to calf rest checked 
regularly?CB. 4.5.1
SecondaryMechanical equipment direct -
ly related to the health and 
comfort of calves must be in 
a well-maintained condition. 
These may include equipment 
for ventilation, feeding, wa -
tering etc.CB. 4.5.147
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Is mechanical failure repaired 
immediately? Or what appro -
priate steps are taken for the 
health and comfort of the 
animals?CB. 4.5.2
SecondaryAny malfunction in mechan -
ical devices or equipment 
must be repaired immedi -
ately. Necessary measures 
must be taken to ensure the 
safety, health and comfort of 
animals in the event of any 
delay in repairing the fault. 
The competent authorities 
or the person responsible 
for such malfunctions must 
be notified. Records for this 
must be available during the 
inspection.CB. 4.5.2
Are eating and drinking 
utensils installed in a way 
that avoids any contamination 
from the calves?CB. 4.5.3
SecondaryThe naked eye should be 
evaluated to ensure that this 
matches the observation 
point.CB. 4.5.3
Calves health and comfort CB. 5
Veterinary health plan CB. 5.1
Does your veterinary health 
plan include: Definition of dis -
eases that may be transmit -
ted as well as their threat to 
animal health - Items referred 
to in LB 6.2 Monitoring the 
performance of the herdCB. 5.1.1
BasicA veterinary health plan must 
be provided or in place, pre -
pared by a veterinarian, and 
must contain the above-men -
tioned control points to en -
sure the health of the calves.CB. 5.1.1
Does the farm keep records/
reports of regular visits and 
inspection records/reports?CB. 5.1.2
BasicThe farm must keep a record 
of at least 12 months of 
regular quarterly visits by 
the veterinarian to ensure 
proper implementation or any 
necessary modification of the 
veterinary health planCB. 5.1.2.1
Recommended PF 8.2 Verification CB. 5.1.2.2
Checking the health of the 
calvesCB. 5.248
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Does the farm have convertible 
places to be used to separate 
sick or injured calves? CB. 5.2.1
BasicThere must be normal or natural 
sanitary pens to isolate sick or 
injured calves. CB. 5.2.1
Do sanitary enclosures have ade -
quate ventilation? Are they easy 
to clean and disinfect, warm, dry 
and stocked with good bedding 
materials? CB. 5.2.2
BasicThe above-mentioned conditions 
must be met in healthy barns. CB. 5.2.2
Is there recorded and available 
data for calves that have frac -
tures and the date of the acci -
dent and the type of medicine re -
corded? Has the slaughterhouse 
clearly reported which calves 
have this record? CB. 5.2.3
BasicThe owner and farm workers 
must be notified of the time of 
the inspection. CB. 5.2.3
Does the farm feed the calves in 
a way that keeps the hemoglobin 
level within the recommended 
levels ) at least 4.5 mmol (? CB. 5.2.4
SecondaryThe farm authorities must en -
sure that the average hemoglo -
bin level in the blood is not less 
than 4.5 mmol. The food provid -
ed to calves should be rich in iron CB. 5.2.4
Loading and transporting animals 
to slaughterhouses CB. 6
Is the loading ramp suitable for 
loading? CB. 6.1
RecommendedThe farm must have an appropri -
ate ladder for loading the calves 
to be transported to the slaugh -
terhouse. CB. 6.1
Dead calves record CB. 7
Is there a record of dead calves, 
levels and causes of mortality, 
and is there an action plan or de -
tailed procedures recommended 
or drawn up by the veterinarian?CB. 7.1
BasicAny calf mortality should be 
recorded along with the history, 
suspected cause of death, mor -
tality rate, and a detailed action 
plan or procedures recommended 
or developed by the veterinarian?CB. 7.1
The results CB. 849
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Does the farmer receive compensation 
from the slaughterhouse management in 
respect of any injury to animals?CB. 8.1
SecondaryThe farmer shall receive compensation 
from the slaughterhouses for any injury 
that occurs during the loading and unload -
ing of animals at the slaughterhouses.CB. 8.1
Raising calves off farms )open pastures( CB. 9
Do open farms )open pastures( have good 
drainage systems and are they far from 
places of flooding?CB. 9.1
SecondarySites must be dry to be free from contam -
ination. The land must also have good 
drainage.CB. 9.1
Do outdoor or open pastures have suffi -
cient means to ensure comfort for calves 
during abnormal weather?CB. 9.2
SecondaryUmbrellas, whether natural or artificial, 
must be provided during the summer 
monthsCB. 9.2
Dairy cattle farms DC. 1
to Not applicable to Saudi Arabia DC. 1
Feed and feeding method DC. 2
Does the farm follow a nutrition plan for 
animals recommended by a nutritionist?DC. 2.1
SecondaryThere should be an animal feeding plan 
available and recommended by a nutrition -
ist depending on the type, age and group 
of dairy animals.DC. 2.1
Does the farm renew the annual feeding 
plan for animals?DC. 2.2
SecondaryA written plan for animal feeding should 
be provided for the purchase of feed, and 
for the production of farm rough feed, and 
this plan is compatible with the needs of 
the preservation and production.DC. 2.2
Does the farm allow ground feeding in the 
barns?DC. 2.3
SecondaryIt is strictly forbidden to provide feed on 
the land in the farm. It must be checked 
with the naked eye to ensure compliance 
with what is issued from the control point.DC. 2.3
Dairy facility and safety DC. 3
general DC. 3.1
Is there enough room for cows feeding and 
resting?DC. 3.1.1
SecondaryA solid and sufficient area must be provid -
ed for animals to lie down and walk them, 
as well as in a place for feeding.DC. 3.1.1
Were the access roads maintained in a 
proper and excellent manner to avoid any 
injury to the cows?DC. 3.1.250
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SecondaryAll access roads must be inspected and 
maintained to avoid any injury to the 
cows or slips due to the uneven surface.DC. 3.1.2.1
SecondaryRemoving the pods is a common proce -
dure in dairy farms in Saudi ArabiaDC. 3.1.2.2
SecondaryCooling barns or creating humidity by 
fansDC. 3.1.2.3
SecondaryThe barns must be cleaned when the 
cows go to the automated parlor. Mean -
while, the tractor takes the wet com -
post out in the sunny area and brings 
the dry compost to the sheded area and 
this is done routinely.DC. 3.1.2.4
Are there any external sources that 
cause any kind of stress to the animals?DC. 3.1.3
SecondaryYou should provide enough space for 
each cow around the shaded area and 
movement area to avoid crowding and 
stress )eg noise and handling of cows(.DC. 3.1.3
Is the animal shelter well cleaned and 
dried?DC. 3.1.4
SecondaryThe feed area should be cleaned and 
fresh feed introduced daily )usually 
after each milking time(.      Old com -
post can be replaced with sand at least 
twice a year or when organic fertilizer is 
needed.DC. 3.1.4
Are the necessary ventilation and cool -
ing equipment well-cleaned?DC. 3.1.5
RecommendedThe cooling system must be regularly 
checked, cleaned and maintained. All 
equipment on the farm must be kept 
clean and ready for use.DC. 3.1.5
insulation pens DC. 3.2
Are sick cows kept in separate pens 
and checked by a well-trained vet? In 
addition, are the barns designated for 
treatment well-cleaned and disinfected 
before and after treating any animal?DC. 3.2.1
SecondaryVisual evaluation should ensure the 
above-mentioned control pointsDC. 3.2.1
Pens and housing DC. 3.3
Are pens constructed and maintained in 
a way that provides comfort to animals?DC. 3.3.1
SecondaryBarns should be constructed to be com -
fortable for the cows and allow them to 
move freely and provide enough space 
for each cow to rest and move around.DC. 3.3.1
Are comfortable dry sand floors provid -
ed for cowsDC. 3.3.2
SecondaryA clean, dry sandy bed should be provid -
ed for the cows to rest. Wet and unclean 
litter should be moved to a sunny place 
to dry.DC. 3.3.251
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Is sufficient space provided with 
a clean/comfortable litter to avoid 
contaminating the cows’ udders?DC. 3.3.3
SecondaryThe type of litter should be 
suitable and comfortable for the 
cows’ udders. Sand is the common 
bedding type used by cows in 
Saudi Arabia.DC. 3.3.3
Is there a separate space for each 
cow so that overcrowding does 
not exceed 10%?DC. 3.3.4
SecondaryThe cows must be constantly 
monitored by a responsible person 
who must ensure that the cows 
are not overcrowded in the barns 
so that the percentage of over -
crowding does not exceed 10%. A 
stocking density record must be 
recorded.DC. 3.3.4
Open barns and other shelters DC. 3.4
Does the farm provide cows in 
unrestricted barns with enough 
space to rest, lie, ruminate, and 
stand up easily?DC. 3.4.1
SecondaryThe evaluation should show that 
there is enough space for each 
cow to follow the control point 
)CP3.4.1(.  The housing density 
of the animals should be calcu -
lated and there should be records 
available.DC. 3.4.1
Do farms provide enough space 
for cows to walk comfortably?DC. 3.4.2
SecondaryThe farm should provide enough 
space for the cows to move freely 
under the shaded area so that the 
cows can lie down and rumin.DC. 3.4.2
Is the minimum available space 
calculated on the basis of an aver -
age of the largest 10% in size of a 
group of animals?DC. 3.4.3
SecondaryThe area for a group of cows 
should be calculated based on the 
largest 10% of the group’s cows.DC. 3.4.3
Do you provide cows with a clean, 
dry and comfortable bedding?DC. 3.4.4
SecondaryVisual evaluation should include 
DC, CC, CP 3.3.DC. 3.4.4.1
Secondary As shown in DC 3.3 DC. 3.4.4.2
Dairy animal health DC. 4
Is there a detailed veterinary 
health plan that provides guide -
lines for preventive measures for 
common diseases?DC. 4.152
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BasicThere should be a veterinary 
health plan that discusses 
the details of the following:                            
- Annual visits by veterinarians                                       
- Routine preventative 
treatments including pedi -
cures    and immunizations                                                       
-Recommendations/suggestionsDC. 4.1
Is there a record available to mon -
itor the health of cows?DC. 4.2
SecondaryA record should be kept reflecting 
everything related to the gener -
al health of the herd, the major 
diseases, mastitis, preventive 
measures, treatments, breeding, 
and birth difficulties.DC. 4.2
Is dairy quality assessed daily 
and action plans implemented for 
this?DC. 4.3
BasicMilk quality must be assessed 
by somatic cell count to obtain 
effective information regarding 
microbial overgrowth beyond the 
recommended level.DC. 4.3
Milking DC. 5
Is the cow milking process con -
stantly monitored?DC. 5.1
BasicCows should be milked once or 
twice daily regularly.DC. 5.1
Are the automated paring units 
constructed in a way that min -
imizes any physical risks that 
may occur to the cows?DC. 5.2
SecondaryMilking parlors, corridors for 
cows and waiting areas should 
be built of non-slip tiles or solid 
materials to avoid any obstruc -
tion or injuries that may occur 
to the cows. The presence of 
any sharp objects in the milk -
ing area should be avoidedDC. 5.2
Are the equipment in the 
automatic parlor kept in good 
condition to ensure the ani -
mal’s comfort?DC. 5.3
SecondaryThe automatic parlor must be 
carefully maintained, especial -
ly vacuum pumps and milking 
cups. Spare parts for automatic 
washing systems must be avail -
able at all times ) such as milking 
cup liners, rubber parts for the 
milking machine, hoses, etc. (
.                                   Milkers must 
be well trained to keep the cows 
comfortable while milking.DC. 5.353
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Are cows that have been treated 
isolated from healthy cows?DC. 5.4
BasicTreated cows should be isolated 
from healthy cows and should not 
return to the milking area until 
they have been examined and 
checked for drug residues using 
Delvo test or any other method 
of testing )after the withdrawal 
period(.DC. 5.4
Is a routine procedure performed 
on the farm to ensure that the 
udder is clean and dry before and 
after milking?DC. 5.5
BasicThe udder should be cleaned with 
water, then dipped in iodine, and 
dried with a soft tissue, then the 
first milk should be checked to en -
sure that it is free of infection in 
the body. Then the cow is milked 
and its udder is again dipped in io -
dine after milking to avoid mastitisBasic
Is clean water available on the 
farm to clean dirty cows and build -
ing structures? Is the water used 
to clean the udder clean and free 
of any contaminants?DC. 5.6
BasicThe water used to clean cows and 
paring equipment must be clean 
and pressurized to ensure proper 
washing.
A constant supply of water must 
be ensured to clean the soiled 
cows in and around before and 
after milking.
Clean water should be available to 
clean surfaces in contact with milkDC. 5.6
Is a routine procedure performed 
on the farm to ensure that the 
udder is clean and dry before and 
after milking?DC. 5.7
BasicThe farm manager or owner must 
explain the farm’s policy.DC. 5.7
Milking Competencies or Capabil -
itiesDC. 6
Milking equipment and storage 
devicesDC. 6.1
Are milking equipment and stor -
age monitored regularly as per the 
manufacturer’s instructions?DC. 6.1.154
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BasicAre milking equipment and stor -
age monitored regularly according 
to the manufacturer’s instruc -
tions?
Milking-related equipment should 
be tested regularly following the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
Records should be kept reflecting 
testing and cleaning servicesDC. 6.1.1
Is the register available to replace 
the cup liners and related parts 
following the manufacturer’s 
instructions?DC. 6.1.2
Secondary Records must be kept for DC 6.1.2. DC. 6.1.2
Are milking equipment and stor -
age cleaned with recommended 
chemicals?DC. 6.1.3
BasicEquipment and devices should be 
cleaned using only recommended 
chemicalsDC. 6.1.3
Storage and milking areas DC. 6.2
Do the milking and storage areas 
meet the following criteria:
. Strict vigilance for birds, pests, 
rodents, etc.
. Ease of cleaning surfaces.
. Lighting is adequate as well as 
water supply.
. There is no litter on the ground.
. The equipment is clean and tidy.
. Self draining floor.
. Provide soap and water for hand     
washing.
. No smoking. ?DC. 6.2.1
BasicVisual evaluation must meet the 
control point DC 6.2.1.DC. 6.2.1
milk storage DC. 6.3
Are the following storage areas 
available:
Entrance doors
Entrance is only allowed for em -
ployees
health procedures
Procedures and measures to com -
bat insects, pests and pollutants
Free of unnecessary things
Comfortable floors
Free of any rubbish
Clean walls and floors
No smoking in it?55
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BasicThe following should be adhered 
to to achieve the above-men -
tioned control points:
- Lock doors to avoid unautho -
rized entry.
- Availability of the necessary 
hand hygiene tools.
- No other farm animals or pets.
- Measures to control insects and 
other pests.
-Flat floors and easy-to-clean 
walls
- No smoking areaDC. 6.3.1
Is the storage kept clean and tidy 
all the time?DC. 6.3.2
BasicDaily hygiene should be assessed 
with the naked eye and evidenced 
in monitoring records.DC. 6.3.2
milk collection DC. 6.4
Is the equipment for the milking 
and collection process kept in an 
orderly and clean manner?DC. 6.4.1
BasicA visual assessment and inspec -
tion of relevant records should 
be carried out to ensure that all 
equipment related to the milking, 
milking and storage process is in 
good condition, maintained, clean 
and tidy.DC. 6.4.1
Does the milk cooling equipment 
control the milk temperature 
efficiently?DC. 6.4.2
BasicMilk cooling equipment shall be 
able to reduce the milk tempera -
ture from 37°C to below 4°C, and 
then keep the temperature at 4°C 
inside the storage tank until it is 
transferred.DC. 6.4.2
Can all surfaces and materials 
directly related to raw milk avoid 
contamination?DC. 6.4.3
SecondaryAll surface and materials directly 
related to the raw fresh milk shall 
be made of stainless steel or 
other good material.DC. 6.4.3
Milk Transport DC. 6.5
Is the area around the milk trans -
port well maintained to facilitate 
transport?DC. 6.5.156
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BasicThe milk collection area should be 
equipped with a solid area, well 
drained and without any obstacles 
for the loading vehicles.
The collection area must be 
cleaned to avoid any source of 
contaminationDC. 6.5.1
هل المناطق المجاورة لمنطقة التحميل
نظيفة؟DC. 6.5.2
BasicThe transportation area should be 
kept dry, clean, free of obstacles 
and cool during hot weather.DC. 6.5.2
Is the access point free from any 
obstacles?DC. 6.5.3
RecommendedMilk collection trucks/vehicles 
shall have free and unimpeded 
access.DC. 6.5.3
Conditions Health Conditions DC. 7
Do the workers involved in the 
milking process wear clean and 
appropriate clothes so that no 
contamination occurs?DC. 7.1
BasicIt should be evaluated with the 
naked eye showing the workers 
interest and diligence while per -
forming their work.DC. 7.1
Do workers avoid or refrain from 
milking if they have cuts on their 
hands?DC. 7.2
BasicThe farm owner must ensure that 
the workers involved in the milk -
ing have clean hands and clothes 
and that their hands are free of 
any cuts.
It should be evaluated by the 
naked eye showing the workers 
interest and diligence while per -
forming their work.DC. 7.2
Are workers who suffer from 
visible diseases removed from the 
parlor and the milking process?DC. 7.3
BasicPersons with visible diseases 
should be kept away to avoid any 
contamination.DC. 7.3
Are all necessary facilities avail -
able in the areas adjacent to the 
milking and storage area to ensure 
clean hands and arms?DC. 7.4
BasicA visual assessment should be 
made to ensure that all facilities 
necessary to ensure clean hands 
and arms are available. Employees 
should show interest in thisDC. 7.457
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Use of chemicals and reagents for 
cleaningDC. 8
Are there clear and readily avail -
able instructions for the use of 
chemicals, pesticides, and other 
chemicals for cleaning?DC. 8.1
BasicThe owner of the farm and the 
workers must show due careDC. 8.1
Is it permissible to use only ap -
proved chemicals and reagents?DC. 8.2
BasicOnly approved chemicals or 
pesticides should be used in the 
milking factory and dairy farm 
building.
Visual assessment of chemicals 
and their records should also be 
carried outDC. 8.2
Are the chemicals kept away from 
the milking facilities area and in a 
clean, dry place?DC. 8.3
BasicAny related chemicals should be 
stored separately and away from 
the milking areas in designated 
areas on the farm.DC. 8.3
Poultry Farms PF
Source record PF. 1
Does the farm keep a record of the 
entry of a live poultry flock? Does 
the record contain information 
about the supplier, the date of 
hatching, parents, and the date of 
receipt on the farm?PF. 1.1
BasicLive poultry must be from a 
recognized and traceable source 
and be in accordance with the 
standards of Saudi Good Agricul -
tural Practices. Records must be 
kept of every hatching of chicks 
on the farm. The records must 
contain the date of arrival, the 
name of the hatchery, the breed 
of the parents, and the name of 
the carrier company.PF. 1.1.1
BasicThe eggs that can be hatched 
must be from healthy breeding 
females and in accordance with 
the standards of Saudi good 
agricultural practices, and they 
must be imported from a traceable 
company with a clear address. 
Records must be kept of hatching 
date, arrival date, and the name of 
the carrierPF. 1.1.258
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breeding flock PF. 2
Is compulsory molting allowed on 
the farm?PF. 2.1
SecondaryAs long as forced molting is 
stressful for poultry, it should not 
be taken into considerationPF. 2.1
Do workers disinfect or sterilize 
their hands before collecting and 
handling eggs?PF. 2.2
BasicWorkers’ hands must be clean and 
sterile before eggs are collected 
and handledPF. 2.2
Are cracked, defective and/and 
dirty eggs clearly marked or 
rejected? Is ground eggs distin -
guished and placed in separate 
dishes?PF. 2.3
BasicBroken or cracked eggs should 
not be accepted and should be 
discarded.
The eggs laid on the ground must 
be known and kept in a separate 
dish.
Dirty eggs must be cleaned be -
fore being placed in the egg trayPF. 2.3
Are eggs collected several times 
during the day?PF. 2.4
SecondaryEggs should be collected fre -
quently ) three or four times a 
day( .PF. 2.4
Are hatching eggs placed in clean, 
dry trays in appropriate keeping 
facilities?PF. 2.5
BasicThe eggs intended for hatching 
must be kept in a suitable storage 
room at temperatures 12-15 ° C, 
and a temperature record must be 
maintainedPF. 2.5
Are the eggs for hatching marked 
according to the requirements of 
local legislation?PF. 2.6
BasicRecords must be maintained 
containing detailed information on 
egg production including produc -
tion date, type of farm, breed and 
health of poultryPF. 2.6
Is the name of the farm owner 
and the date of laying eggs clearly 
stated on each egg cart?PF. 2.7
BasicRecords must be available as men -
tioned in the above set-pointPF. 2.7
Is there a complete record of egg 
collection?PF. 2.859
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BasicThe record must contain the 
following:
The number of eggs retrieved or 
retrieved.
The number of eggs that lay on 
the ground ) ground (
The number of rejected eggsPF. 2.8
Is there any monitoring record 
of Salmonella and Mycoplasma 
bacteria in breeding flocks?PF. 2.9
BasicIt must be ensured that the 
breeding herd is free of salmo -
nella and mycoplasma. The test 
report must be carried out by an 
independent laboratory
A further report should be sub -
mitted on the disposal of any 
eggs that tested positive for 
salmonella and mycoplasma. The 
herd that has been infected and 
has not recovered from the infec -
tion must be disposed ofPF. 2.9.1
Basic Return to control point PF 2.9 PF. 2.9.2
BasicRefer to the conformance crite-ria 
for point PF 2.9PF. 2.9.3
PF. 2.9.3 PF. 3
Basic instructions PF. 3.1
Is a hatchery site map availa-ble 
when needed?PF. 3.1.1
BasicThe hatching plan should con-tain 
the following information: The 
location of switches and entry 
points for extinguishing devices 
(water and fire extin-guishing 
units ( must be clear and in a 
good operating condi-tion--  Easy 
access to first aid and fire extin -
guishersPF. 3.1.1
Are the buildings’ interior and 
exterior structures/fittings clean 
and sanitary?PF. 3.1.2
BasicWalls, floors and ceilings must be 
made of tiles and washable mate -
rials, and they must be hygienical -
ly monitored at all times.PF. 3.1.2
Are workers wearing appropri-ate 
protective clothing?PF. 3.1.3
BasicShould workers wear appro-priate 
clean protective cloth-ing?PF. 3.1.3
Can pets or household access to 
the place of hatchary?PF. 3.1.4
BasicDomestic or pets must not be 
able to enter the hatching area              
) hatchery(.PF. 3.1.460
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Are all facilities in the hatchery 
clean and well arranged?PF. 3.1.5
BasicAll facilities, including buildings, 
health facilities, offices, stores, 
kitchen, etc., must be clean and 
well disinfectedPF. 3.1.5
Are the sewers inside and out-
side the hatchery cleaned and 
disinfected to avoid contamina -
tion and to prevent disease?PF. 3.1.6
BasicA visual assessment should be 
carried out to confirm compliance 
with the standards of Saudi Good 
Agricultural PracticesPF. 3.1.6
Does the hatchery keep a rec-ord 
of workers assigned or involved in 
critical tasks?PF. 3.1.7
BasicThe hatchery management is 
committed to appointing spe-cial -
ized personnel to monitor all 
critical points such as health 
(veterinary), safety, firefighting 
systems and animal welfare. The 
administration must have a record 
of all workers and their tasks, and 
it must be ready at all times and 
when required.PF. 3.1.7
Are the eggs produced or entered 
into the hatchery production 
system free of any contagious 
disease?PF. 3.1.8
BasicIt must be ensured that all eggs 
delivered to hatcheries as well 
as the breeding flock are free of 
diseases ) salmonella, enteritis, 
typhimurium ( and infected eggs 
must be rejected and disposed of 
appropriately.PF. 3.1.8
Does the hatchery follow Saudi 
laws to control poultry diseases?PF. 3.1.9
BasicThe hatchery must follow Saudi 
laws and regulations to combat 
poultry diseases. Must be verified 
by PF 2.9PF. 3.1.9
Does the farm management make 
sure that the eggs come from a 
healthy and diseasefree breeding 
herd?PF. 3.1.10
BasicThe farm manager or hatchery 
owner must explain the policy PF.
3.1.10.1
Secondary Return to control point PF 3.1.10 PF.
3.1.10.2
Do alarms work effectively in crit -
ical or emergency situations?PF. 3.1.1261
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BasicThe incubator and hatcher high 
and low alarm system must be 
kept in operation all the time, 
and it must be maintained reg -
ularly with a response time of 
15 minutes. There should be a 
written protocol for what to do if 
the alert is triggered. A record of 
the incidents of the warning must 
al-so be keptPF. 3.1.12
Does the incubator have a single 
flow direction from entering the 
eggs to sending/shipping the 
chicks?PF. 3.1.13
BasicA visual assessment correspond -
ing to the control point is neces -
sary.PF. 3.1.13
Does the incubation ensure a pos -
itive flow of air in one direction, 
from the eggs to the chicks?PF. 3.1.14
SecondaryA visual assessment is required to 
confirm conformityPF. 3.1.14
Are there separate areas to do cer -
tain work?PF. 3.1.15
BasicThe hatchery should have seclud -
ed areas designated for specific 
works. If workers want to move 
from one area to another, they 
must change their clothes and 
belongings before entering the 
prohibited areas. Equipment must 
be handled in the same wayPF. 3.1.15
Is there a record of fumigation 
and/or disinfection of eggs prior 
to laying eggs in the hatchery?PF. 3.1.16
BasicEggs must be fumigated and 
sterilized using safe and effective 
chemicals before eggs are placed 
in the incubator, and a record must 
be kept of each transactionPF. 3.1.16
Are the incubator and egg stacker 
kept in a clean place, fixed to the 
floor, and working properly?PF. 3.1.17
BasicIncubation equipment should be 
cleaned, fumigated and disinfect -
ed before and after each batch of 
eggs. Records of all fumigation 
and cleaning activities must be 
keptPF. 3.1.17
Are there rooms prepared for 
storing and incubating eggs in the 
hatchery?PF. 3.1.18
BasicThe visual assessment and the 
control point should coincide.PF. 3.1.18
Does the egg storage room have 
controlled environmental condi -
tions?PF. 3.1.19
BasicStorage rooms should be ready to 
operate according to the control 
pointPF. 3.1.1962
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poultry care PF. 3.2
Is there any written plan for the 
comfort of chicks on the farm?PF. 3.2.1
SecondaryThe written text should be as-ses -
sed for the chick’s comfort level 
during the examination.PF. 3.2.1
Does the hatchery dispose of 
waste properly?PF. 3.2.2
BasicWorkers must be familiar with the 
proceduresPF. 3.2.2
Does the hatchery management 
make sure that the chicks are 
not damaged by any mechanical 
equipment during the handling of 
the chicks?PF. 3.2.3
BasicCompatibility must be checked 
with the naked eyePF. 3.2.3
Are chicks transported in clean, 
dry boxes?PF. 3.2.4
BasicMatching must be confirmed by 
visual evaluationPF. 3.2.4
Does the hatchery management 
ensure enough space, equal to 
21 cm2 for each chick, inside the 
boxes during the transportation 
process?PF. 3.2.5
BasicThe area should be calculated on 
the basis of 21 cm2 per chick to 
avoid crowding during the trans -
portation processPF. 3.2.5
Is the chicks room temperature 
and lighting controlled and moni -
tored?PF. 3.2.6
BasicThe temperature and lighting in 
the incubator should be suitable, 
ideal, and adjustablePF. 3.2.6
Records and identification PF. 3.3
Is it possible to identify eggs and 
egg trays and trays at any time?PF. 3.3.1
BasicIt should be possible to keep track 
of eggs and trays all the time. The 
date and time of each egg must 
be recorded separately, including 
the breeding flock, the time of 
col-lection, the ground eggs, etc.PF. 3.3.1
Does the incubator keep a record 
of all shipments of eggs?PF. 3.3.2
BasicThere should be production re -
cords that contain the follow-ing: 
field name -  The time and date of 
laying eggs - The date and time 
of collecting eggs from the farm 
and sending them to the incubator 
- The name of the company that 
de-livered Incubator and hatcher 
number - hatching percentage 
-The number of unfertilized eggsPF. 3.3.263
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Basic Sending or transferring eggs PF. 3.4
Are cars dedicated to deliver-ing 
eggs and chicks?PF. 3.4.1
BasicDelivery vehicles shall be spe-cial -
ly manufactured for trans-porting 
chicks only and shall be fitted 
with a heating and ventilation 
system. The vehicle must be 
cleaned and disinfect-ed after 
each delivery/delivery process. 
Vehicles must be equipped with 
a rear winch for easy loading and 
unloading of chicks.PF. 3.4.1
Does the farm have a written pro -
cedure for cleaning and disinfect -
ing the transport vehi-cle?PF. 3.4.2
BasicTransport vehicles must be 
cleaned and disinfected follow-ing 
written proceduresPF. 3.4.2
Are the vehicle loading areas 
clean, dry and well drained?PF. 3.4.3
SecondaryCages should be cleaned, dis-in -
fected and fumigated before 
chicks arrive. The temperature of 
the heater should also be adjusted 
to be between 33-34 °C and then 
kept weeklyPF. 3.4.3
Poultry Management Terms PF. 3.5
Do chicks move to pens previ-ous -
ly heated? Is her behavior moni -
tored?PF. 3.5.1
BasicThe floor temperature should 
be set between 30-33 °C, and a 
record should be keptPF. 3.5.1
Is there a trained worker on the 
farm who collects the rejected 
chicks and ensures that they are 
disposed of in a humane manner?PF. 3.5.2
BasicA trained farm worker should be 
appointed to humanely col-lect 
rejected chicksPF. 3.5.2
Does the farm follow a humane 
way of collecting rejected chicks?PF. 3.5.3
BasicThe farm must follow accepta-ble 
humane methods to collect reject -
ed broiler chicksPF. 3.5.3
Food system and water sav-ing PF. 4
Does the compound feed for 
chicks have a label with the 
instructions and specifications of 
the feed?PF. 4.164
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BasicThe feed must be of good source 
and must be prepared according 
to the age of the chicks )starter, 
grower and fin-isher) and must 
be fresh with no more than 14% 
moisture and bags must carry a 
label stating the type of feed, 
pro-duction date, batch number, 
and levels of major nutrients )Me -
tabolizable energy, protein, fiber, 
calcium, phosphorous( as well as 
the main ingredients used in feed 
formulationPF. 4.1
Has the compound feed been 
treated to ensure that it is free of 
salmonella?PF. 4.2
BasicThe compound feed must be heat 
treated or treated with any or -
ganic acid to get rid of salmonella. 
This should be clearly stated on 
labels or delivery notesPF. 4.2
Is the feed storage place free of 
pollution and any air hazards?PF. 4.3
BasicThe feed storage should be cool 
and completely ventilated, away 
from pests, birds and diseases 
such as salmonella, aflatoxin or 
any other contaminants.PF. 4.3
Is there a written schedule for 
routine cleaning and disinfection 
of feed silos, as needed?PF. 4.4
BasicFeed silos should be routinely 
cleaned as well as sterilized. There 
should be a record of routine 
hygiene.PF. 4.4
Are poultry feed ingredients of 
good quality and vegetable origin?PF. 4.5
SecondaryAll feed ingredients must be of 
good quality and source and have 
been mixed according to Good 
Manufacturing Practices or ISO 
9001 or any certificates, which 
can be used as a docu-mentation 
tool. All ingredients must be free 
of any genetically modified sourcePF. 4.5
If fishmeal is the main compo-nent 
of compound feed. Is the source of 
fishmeal reliable and traceable?PF. 4.6
BasicThe source of the fishmeal must 
be independently certi-fied and 
traceable. A written statement or 
statement from the manufacturer 
must be pro-vided.PF. 4.6
Was the feed selected accord-ing 
to the age and type of chicken?PF. 4.765
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BasicChickens should be fed and fed 
according to the requirements of 
the breed )strain( and their stage 
of growth or produc-tion, and they 
should be fed in sufficient quanti -
ty to be healthy.PF. 4.7
Do chickens get constant feed-
ing?PF. 4.8
BasicBroiler chicken feed must be con -
stantly available on the farm. You 
must stop feeding chickens 24 
hours before the time of slaughterPF. 4.8
Do all birds find enough space on 
the troughs to eat and do they 
reach all the sources easily?PF. 4.9
BasicSufficient spaces must be pro-vid -
ed for the chick on the feed-ers 
and drinkers according to the 
recommendations in the manuals 
of the species com-panies, and 
it must be suffi-cient to avoid 
crowding or can-nibolism and 
to form homoge-neous groups. 
1. Providing space for the bird 
equivalent to 18 birds / m2 of the 
hpuse floor 2. Providing one round 
feeder / 45 - 80 birds )the number 
of birds is less in the case of large 
birds( 3. Providing 2.5 cm / bird 
on the longitudinal feed-ers with 
chain )40 birds/ m on the feed( 4. 
In the case of tube feed: 70 birds 
/ per feed )38 cm diameter( 0.55 
cm / birdPF. 4.9
Is adequate and clean water pro -
vided for the birds?PF. 4.10
BasicWater should be supplied in 
the following quantities: nipple 
waterers: Birds less than 3 kg per 
12 birds / nipple.  More than 3 kg 
9 birds / nipple - bell-shaped bowl:  
8 drinkers / 1000 birds )40 cm(PF. 4.10
Has the waterer been designed 
and placed in a proper way to 
avoid water leakage on the 
ground?PF. 4.11
BasicDrinking water sources should be 
controlled to avoid water leakage 
on the litter as much as possi -
ble. A visual assess-ment of the 
amount of water in the canals and 
on the ground is carried out to 
confirm com-pliance with correct 
practices. The amount of leakage 
should be minimal.PF. 4.1166
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Were the feeders and drinkers 
designed in the manner ap-proved 
by Saudi Good Agricul-tural Prac -
tices? PF. 4.12
BasicThe following items should 
be taken into consideration:                       
• Type and design of feeders and 
drinkers The weight of the bird at 
slaughter
 • Persistence of darkness 
• Type or mode of feeding )free or 
restricted( 
• Effect of litter management • 
manufacturing recommendations
 • recommendations of the breed -
ing companyPF. 4.12
Can birds easily access feeders 
and troughs to cover water and 
feed needs?PF. 4.13
BasicThe height of the feeders and 
drinkers should be adjusted to the 
level of the birds’ back to ensure 
that all birds are able to eat and 
drink comfortably. Adjustment 
should be done regularly. Also, 
birds should not walk more than 
four meters to reach the troughs, 
or more than three meters to 
reach the drinkersPF. 4.13
Are the height of the feeders and 
drinkers tailored to the age and 
size of the birds?PF. 4.14
BasicThe height of the feeders and 
drinkers should be adjustable ac -
cording to the size and age of the 
birds. The placement and adjust -
ment of the drinkers should also 
be regularly monitored at least 
once a day to avoid potential risks 
of water leakage and spoilage of 
the litter.PF. 4.14
Is the water supply source of good 
quality? Is it clean and free of any 
pollution or any heavy metals, and 
is it documented that there is no 
danger to birds that may result 
from the water source?PF. 4.15
BasicThe report of the chemical anal -
ysis of potable water should be 
submitted to confirm that it is in 
accordance with the authorities’ 
regulations for drinking water in 
the Kingdom. The water quality 
assessment shall comply with the 
control point and the compliance 
crite-ria PF 4.18 .PF. 4.1567
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Is the water quality of poultry 
identical to the quality of hu-man 
drinking water?PF. 4.16
BasicThe farm should analyze the water 
type regularly. The same laws of 
human consumption of water must 
be followed.PF. 4.16
Is water quality assessed after 
every house cleaning?PF. 4.17
BasicThe water quality must be eval -
uated to find out any bac-terial 
contamination that has occurred on 
the water source, water pipes and 
water tanks.PF. 4.17
Are water sources sampled and an -
alyzed for microbial contamination 
after house cleaning and before the 
next batch arrives?PF. 4.18
BasicWater analysis should be done to 
determine the number and type of 
bacteria in each water tank and all 
drinking points af-ter cleaning each 
house and before the next batch 
arrives. Analysis records must be 
available at all times.PF. 4.18
Are the drinkers equipped with 
water meters to record the dai-ly 
consumption of water?PF. 4.19
BasicWater meters should be checked 
regularly and calibrated to give the 
correct reading. Records of water 
consumed should be kept.PF. 4.19
Are the main water tanks covered 
and hygienically cleaned? Does it 
have lower sampling ports?PF. 4.20
BasicMain water tanks should have sam -
pling ports and ensure that they 
are properly cleaned ac-cording to 
sanitary standards. The cleaning 
log should be saved and updated 
routinely.PF. 4.20
Are feed samples taken from every 
batch that arrives at the farm and 
saved?PF. 4.21
BasicSamples must be taken from every 
batch of feed that reach-es the 
farm, and the sample must be taken 
and kept for 3 months after the 
birds are shipped or sent. This also 
ap-plies to broiler birds for breed-
ing farms. The retention time of 
the feeding sample should be more 
than 8 weeks at least be-fore send -
ing the birdsPF. 4.2168
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poultry house PF. 5
buildings PF. 5.1
Does the poultry house struc-ture 
meet the basic require-ments?PF. 5.1.1
BasicThe building must comply with the 
basic poultry design. The require -
ments for the house building 
shall be as follows: 1 The inner 
ceiling and outer ceiling must be 
insulated, wa-terproof and easy to 
clean. 2. The floors should be safe, 
well dried, comfortable and safe 
from slipping 3. The walls should 
be safe, waterproof and easy to 
clean. 4. The poultry house parts 
should be insulat-ed, easy to clean 
and fumiga-tionPF. 5.1.1
Is the surface of the ground 
in-side the house higher than 
outside ground  to avoid cross 
contamination or transmission of 
infection between groups?PF. 5.1.2
BasicCross/alternatecontamination be -
tween flocks should be avoided by 
keeping the house floor surfaces 
higher than the outer ground levelPF. 5.1.2
Are the joints between the roof, 
ceiling and walls closed properly?PF. 5.1.3
BasicJoints between the roof, walls and 
ceiling must be adequate-ly closed 
and this can be visu-ally assessed 
during examina-tion.PF. 5.1.3
Does the farmer consult an in-de -
pendent expert to design and 
build house utilities?PF. 5.1.4
SecondaryThe farmer should contact an 
independent expert to design the 
house and its accessories. Records 
of what has been done must be 
kept and available.PF. 5.1.4
Does the farm have a record in the 
house to record information on the 
birds on a daily basis as described 
in the conformity standards PF 
5.1.5?PF. 5.1.5
BasicEach house should have a record 
to keep daily infor-mation such 
as: current bird count, mortality, 
excluded, temperature, humidity, 
feed and water consumption. 
The record should also include all 
levels of concentration of harmful 
gases )carbon dioxide, ammonia(.PF. 5.1.5
Is there any information recorded 
to monitor the welfare of chick -
ens?PF. 5.1.669
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SecondaryThere must be a record of the fol -
lowing : Any unusual behavior of 
chickens Litter quality assessment 
Concentration of various gases 
and ammoniaPF. 5.1.6
Are there or are records of bird 
activity related to bird welfare 
available and reviewed regularly?PF. 5.1.7
SecondaryBirds activities essential to the 
welfare of birds in each house 
must be recorded and regularly 
reviewed by a veterinarian or the 
person in chargePF. 5.1.7
bird density PF. 5.2
Do the herd workers have easy 
access and enough space to carry 
out their chores on the farm?PF. 5.2.1
SecondaryDensity of birds/poultry shall com -
ply with the recommendations of 
the parent company. It is essential 
that poultry houses are spacious 
and have sufficient space for 
workers to move freely between 
birds/poultry to monitor them and 
to collect dead or sick birds.PF. 5.2.1
Do the birds have enough space 
that meets the PF 5.2.2 confor -
mance criteria?PF. 5.2.2
BasicBirds must be allowed to move 
freely, stand naturally, turn, ex-
tend their legs, and sit without 
touching other birds. The visual 
assessment should confirm com -
pliance with the matching condi -
tions.PF. 5.2.2
Is the weight of each bird checked 
and recorded weekly?PF. 5.2.3
SecondaryThe weight of live birds must be 
checked weekly and kept in the 
house registerPF. 5.2.3
Is the density of broiler chickens 
in the house consistent with the 
company’s recommendations?PF. 5.2.4
BasicThe density of broilers should not 
exceed 38 kg per square meter 
during the broiler cycle. Density 
may differ from one company to 
another, so the density must be 
consistent with the recommenda -
tions of the type company. The 
company’s recommendations must 
be present during the inspectionPF. 5.2.4
Do broiler parents companies 
care about maternal health and 
well-being standards?PF. 5.2.570
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BasicThe density of breeding birds in 
the house must comply with es -
tablished standards for the health 
and wellbeing of breeding birds.PF. 5.2.5
Does the farm keep records of bird 
density calculations in the house?PF. 5.2.6
SecondaryRecords of all actions taken by the 
farmer that correspond to the den -
sity of birds in the house should 
be kept availa-ble upon requestPF. 5.2.6
Environmental control )heat and 
ventilation(PF. 5.3
Does the farm have a written 
ventilation plan that contains all 
relevant details?PF. 5.3.1
BasicThe farm must have a written 
ventilation plan that contains 
detailed information on air quality 
standards, ventilation fans capaci -
ty (m3 of air/hour, air flow, speed, 
temperature and supporting sys -
tems. It is allowed to explain this 
on the computerPF. 5.3.1
Does the temperature and ven-ti -
lation rate match the available 
space, age and weight of the bird 
on the farm?PF. 5.3.2
BasicThe temperature and ventila-tion 
rate must be adequate for hous -
ing systems according to the age, 
weight and physical condition of 
the birdsPF. 5.3.2
Does the farm have a written 
ventilation plan that confirms the 
amount and quality of air, tem -
perature and humidity?PF. 5.3.3
BasicThe documented ventilation plan 
)written or IT( must be fol-lowed 
on the farm and under a controlled 
environment. Venti-lation should 
be 10 m 3 / bird / hour )or 4 m 3 / 
kg / hourPF. 5.3.3
Is the efficiency of the venti -
la-tion system in line with the 
rec-ommendation made by an 
au-thority responsible for human 
health in the Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia?PF. 5.3.4
SecondaryAtmospheric pollutants should be 
less than the following rec-om -
mendations: Ammonia = 20 ppm 
CO2 3000ppm The record must be 
kept for any necessary action planPF. 5.3.4
Is there an uncomfortable note 
regarding air quality during the 
inspection?PF. 5.3.571
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SecondaryThe observer should assess the air 
quality and should show aware -
ness and caution in case of any 
visible observation.PF. 5.3.5
Is the automatic housing design 
able to withstand an internal tem -
perature rise and fall of 3°C when 
the outside temperature in the 
shade is 30°C?PF. 5.3.6
SecondaryDaily records of temperatures 
should show alignment with the 
control point. There must be an 
effective ventilation system to 
ensure compatibility.PF. 5.3.6
Does the farm have sufficient pre -
cautions to protect poultry from 
heat stress during the summer?PF. 5.3.7
SecondaryThe farms must take the nec-es -
sary measures  such as re-ducing 
the density of birds per square 
meter, or raising the rate of venti -
lation and roof sprinklers for cool -
ing in harsh summer conditions. 
Daily rec-ords of temperatures 
should show compliance with the 
re-quired conformancePF. 5.3.7
Does the farm have an emer-gen -
cy procedure, whether writ-ten or 
verbal, in case of stress or pres -
sure due to heat or cold?PF. 5.3.8
SecondaryThe farm must have a written or 
verbal emergency plan for deal -
ing with heat stress or cold, and 
workers must show care during 
the inspection pro-cess.PF. 5.3.8
Is accessing or obtaining weather 
reports on the farm easy ?PF. 5.3.9
SecondaryThe farm must keep daily weath -
er reports and necessary action 
plans on hand.PF. 5.3.9
Are daily records of the maxi-mum 
and minimum tempera-tures in -
side the automatic housing avail -
able and re-viewed by the vet?PF. 5.3.10
BasicDaily records should show the 
maximum and minimum tem-pera -
ture, should be part of a veteri -
nary health plan and should be 
ready for review by your vet. PF.
5.3.10.1
Secondary Verification by comparing  PF 
5.3.4 and PF 5.3.5 PF.
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Lighting Efficiency PF. 5.4
Does the farm follow the recom -
mended daily lighting regime for 
breeding birds and broilers sepa -
rately?PF. 5.4.1
BasicBroilers should be provided with 
lighting for 17-20 hours and live 
in darkness for 4-7 hours per 
day. Whereas for laying hens and 
breede hens, the chicks should be 
provided with 23 hours of light 
and one hour of darkness for the 
first day and then maintained for 
9 hours throughout the entire 
growth period. As for the produc -
tion life, the lighting period should 
be 14-16 hoursPF. 5.4.1
Do poultry farms have uniform 
lighting in all houses?PF. 5.4.2
SecondaryThere should be a uniform lighting 
period and bird density in all poul -
try houses. The visual inspection 
must also match the observation 
point.PF. 5.4.2
Does the lighting system for poul -
try comply with the  standard? PF 
5.4.3?PF. 5.4.3
SecondaryThe lighting should be as fol-lows: 
Broilers 35-50 Lux Lay-ing hens 
start period: )1-2 day( 20-40 lux 
)6-4 weeks( 20-30 lux   -  grow -
ing period: )4-16 weeks( 4-6 lux   
)19-17 weeks( 5-7 lux   - During 
production period: 10-15 lux PF. 5.4.3
Litter PF. 5.5
With the exception of laying hens, 
are poultry )broilers, rearing, 
laying hens) kept on a floor with a 
littere ?PF. 5.5.1
BasicWith the exception of laying 
hens, which are always in cages, 
broilers, breeding birds, and chicks 
of broilers must be kept on floors 
that contain loose litter.PF. 5.5.1
Does the litter comply with the 
requirements mentioned in the 
compliance criteria below?PF. 5.5.2
BasicThe litter must have the fol -
low-ing specifications: 1. Clean, 
healthy and fresh when ap-plied. 
2. The material is dry and suitable 
which can provide comfort and 
absorb moisture efficiently . 3. 
It should be of suitable material, 
suitable size and practical . 4. It 
should be kept in a dry condition 
. 5. Its depth should be about 
2-5cm . 6. Replace a dirty wet 
litter with a clean, new litter when 
need-edPF. 5.5.273
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Are dead birds removed before 
removing the litter?PF. 5.5.3
SecondaryCarcasses of dead birds should 
be removed before replacing the 
old litter with a new one and/or 
before washing the house.PF. 5.5.3
Is the old litter thrown correctly? PF. 5.5.4
BasicThe old litter should be re-placed 
with a dry one, and the old one 
should be thrown away from the 
place of poultry housingPF. 5.5.4
In the case of reusing the old 
mattress again, is it checked and 
ensured that there are no dangers 
of microbes?PF. 5.5.5
BasicThe litter must be decontaminated 
before any reuse. It should also be 
evaluated to ensure that it is free 
of any mi-crobiological hazards in 
the farm to be used as an organic 
fertilizer.PF. 5.5.5
Do the workers have sufficient 
experience in dealing with the old 
litter?PF. 5.5.6
SecondaryFarm workers must show care and 
awareness during inspection.PF. 5.5.6
This system is not available in 
Saudi ArabiaPF. 6
Equipment maintenance and 
inspectionPF. 7
Has a competent and responsible 
person been appointed to inspect 
all mechanical devices or mechani -
cal equipment thoroughly?PF. 7.1
SecondaryInspection must be carried out on 
feeders and other mechani-cal de -
vices and be adjusted, adjusted or 
calibrated regularly )once or twice 
a day( by the responsible person 
and he must keep a record of that 
in-spection and repair work, and 
this must be shown during the 
inspection. The farm must have a 
maintenance team available at all 
times to avoid any unex-pected 
failure of any mechani-cal unit, 
and spare parts must be available 
and sufficient to cover all the nec -
essary ma-chines. The farm must 
have an electric generator to avoid 
any shortcomings in the event of 
a power outage or failure in the 
farm’s main electricity supplyPF. 7.1
Is the farm ventilation unit 
equipped with an emergency 
alarm and backup ventilation 
system/unit in case of any ven-ti -
lation failure?PF. 7.274
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SecondaryThe ventilation system in the farm 
must be equipped with an alarm 
device to alert in the event of a 
malfunction or any emergency. 
The ventilation system shall also 
have an additional backup support 
system/device )manual or auto -
matic( in case the primary ventila -
tion fails.PF. 7.2
Is the alarm monitored daily? PF. 7.3
SecondaryThere should be a person respon -
sible for maintaining and moni -
toring the alarms on a daily basis, 
and a record of routine mainte -
nance should be present during 
the inspection.PF. 7.3
Is the environmentally con -
di-tioned chicken house equipped 
with an alarm for any electrical 
failure?PF. 7.4
BasicThe alarm device must be in-
stalled and connected to the main 
electrical source to detect any 
failure or electrical failure in the 
environmentally air-conditioned 
house.PF. 7.4
Pharmacological treatments with 
birdsPF. 8
drug withdrawal period PF. 8.1
Is there a record showing the time 
and date of drug admin-istration 
and withdrawal period details?PF. 8.1.1
BasicPoultry should not be fed on 
feed containing medicines during 
the week prior to slaughter. All 
medications, time and date as 
well as withdrawal period must be 
recorded. This does not apply to 
breeding birds.PF. 8.1.1
poultry health plan PF. 8.2
Does the farm have an experi -
enced veterinarian to deal with 
the health aspect of poultry?PF. 8.2.1
The farm must have a special 
veterinarian who is responsible 
for the health aspects of poultry 
on the farm. Sick and dead birds 
should be transported to the vet -
erinary clinic on the farm for med -
ical and diagnostic examinations. 
Biosecurity precautions must be 
ap-plied inside the farm and inside 
poultry housesPF. 8.2.1
Does the veterinary health plan 
include the health and welfare of 
pre- and post- poul-try unit? PF. 8.2.275
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BasicThere should be a written vet-er -
inary health plan that includes a 
vaccination program and a biose -
curity plan. Any epidemic disease 
must be reported to the local 
health au-thorities. There should 
be a report that includes public 
health problems, for example: 
1. Transferred items that may 
af-fect food safety 2. Lameness 
in broilers 3. Unusual behavioral 
activities )feather pecking or can -
nibolism( 4. Internal and external 
parasites 5. Action taken after 
death to study the health problem 
of suspected birdsPF. 8.2.2
Are cases of lameness monitored 
at all stages of production?PF. 8.2.3
Basichere should be a record of lame -
ness and the Bristol Gate points 
system should be followed. It 
should comply with PF 15.2PF. 8.2.3
If a flock health issue arises, are 
the suspected birds sent for post -
mortem examination?PF. 8.2.4
BasicThe farm should keep a record of 
the post-mortem and the re-sults 
should be available on the farm 
upon request.PF. 8.2.4
Is a veterinary health plan im-ple -
mented on the farm? Are there 
records available during the 
inspection?PF. 8.2.5
BasicHealth records must be kept, 
including: 1. Daily mortality 
and displacement of birds )due 
to lameness or heat stress( 2. 
Performance data )growth rates( 
that can help track health-related 
problems. 3. Type of unfitness in 
slaughter-houses )injuries during 
trans-portation, overcrowded cag -
es( Maximum acceptable levels:  
5% deaths - overcrowded Birds  
1.5% - redness of the hock 10% - 
Foot blight 30% - breast blisters 
1% - 1% ammo-nia burns  -death 
upon arriving  0.25% - Fracture 
and disloca-tion of the legs 1% 
Broken and dislocated wings 2% - 
Bruises on the legs and breast  2% 
-  Rejections 1.5%.  If the above 
levels are exceeded, action should 
be taken to correct the problem. 
The full report of the injury and 
the actions taken by the veteri -
nary practitioner should be kept. 
The full report of the injury and 
the actions taken should be re -
tained. A long-term management 
plan should be taken to keep the 
above problems to a minimum.PF. 8.2.576
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Did the veterinarian’s report 
include indicators of flock per-for -
mance and welfare?PF. 8.2.6
BasicThe performance objective of 
flocks should be included in PHP 
and monitored and im-proved 
accordingly. Records should be 
kept of any veteri-nary input if 
the specified toler-ance level is 
exceeded.PF. 8.2.6
Are unexpectedly large fluc -
tua-tions in daily deaths )more 
than 0.5%( investigated for any 
serious health problems?PF. 8.2.7
SecondaryAny daily deaths exceeding 0.5% 
should be investigated, especially 
if they are in large-aged herds. 
As for small-aged flocks, it is 
expected that the daily death 
rate will increase than that and it 
is not neces-sary to conduct any 
research in them unless it is noted 
that there is a trend in an increase 
in deathsPF. 8.2.7
Does the farmer follow an ef-fec -
tive vaccination program to count -
er disease outbreaks on the farm?PF. 8.2.8
BasicAn effective vaccination program 
should be followed according to 
veterinary practices and carried 
out by a practicing veterinarian 
or trained worker. Vaccination 
records must be keptPF. 8.2.8
Should treatment/vaccination 
start on the farm under the advice 
of the vet or with an authorized 
treatment plan?PF. 8.2.9
BasicOnly a veterinarian should pre -
scribe medicines and med-ical 
treatments, while a dieti-cian can 
advise adding medi-cines to the 
feed, whether it is in the feed 
mill or on the farm. In both cases, 
records of all medications current -
ly in use or that have been given 
should be kept and displayed 
when neededPF. 8.2.9
Is the ration fed with anti-coc -
cidiosis and can it be stored and 
identified separately?PF. 8.2.10
BasicFeeds containing anti-coccidiosis 
should be stored separately and 
clearly identi-fied with the label 
on the feed container. The date of 
with-drawal must be clearly indi -
cat-ed on the identification label.PF. 8.2.1077
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Are the medicines that are added 
to drinking water calibrated under 
the supervision of a staff trained 
in the use of calibration devices?PF. 8.2.11
BasicThe veterinarian must supervise 
the medicines that are added 
to the drinking water or a well-
trained worker, using calibrated 
devices to obtain the correct dilu -
tion ratio. A record should be kept 
of all medications that have been 
added to the water.PF. 8.2.11
Are the antibiotics used on the 
farm free from the active mole-
cules used for human con-sump -
tion?PF. 8.2.12
SecondaryAny antimicrobial drugs )antibiot -
ics( used in poultry consumption 
must be different from those used 
for humans. Antibiotics should 
only be used for conditions of gut 
health )intestinal disease(. PF.
8.2.12.1
Secondary Check by comparison of  LP 7.1.5 
and LP 7.1.6 PF.
8.2.12.2
Are laboratory tests and their 
effective results recorded and are 
they available for presentation to 
veterinary experts?PF. 8.2.13
BasicLaboratory and treatment results 
must be provided when requested 
by the contracting veterinarian or 
SAGCP repre-sentatives.PF. 8.2.13
Are death registration records 
in place to track suspected gut 
problems using a standard scoring 
system?PF. 8.2.14
SecondaryThere must be a registration sys -
tem to determine the caus-es of 
death as a result of health prob -
lems in the digestive tract, and it 
must be recorded for compliance..PF. 8.2.14
Does the farm have alternative 
strategies to reduce gut health 
problems and reduce reliance on 
antibiotics?PF. 8.2.15
SecondarySafe alternative strategies to anti -
biotics )such as probiotics, prebiot -
ics, yeast or organic acids( should 
be used. Such alternatives will kill 
harmful bacteria and increase ben -
eficial gut bacteria that ultimately 
improve the performance of birds 
or poultry.PF. 8.2.15
Are minimum and maximum 
temperatures recorded regularly 
in environmentally airconditioned 
poultry houses?PF. 8.2.16
SecondaryThere must be records on the farm 
to record the daily maximum and 
minimum temperature )whether 
written or recorded using informa -
tion technology(.PF. 8.2.1678
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Does the poultry farm, with a 
controlled environment, keep daily 
records of air pollutants in the 
housing?PF. 8.2.17
SecondaryThere should be written rec-ords 
of air pollution present on a daily 
basisPF. 8.2.17
Do house facilities provide an 
environment conducive to the 
health of the flock? Is there 
any farm action plan to assist 
the veterinarian to deal with 
any problem that may arise on 
the farm?PF. 8.2.18
BasicThe environmental facilities of 
the houses must be controlled to 
maintain the good health perfor -
mance of the birds There should 
be a pre-determined written plan 
between the veter-inarian and 
the farmer in order to improve 
the facilities and the environment 
around the flock PF. 8.2.18
Monitoring animal diseases com -
mon with humansPF. 8.3
Are tests conducted for salmonella 
disease, which may be carried or 
spread in flocks of broiler chickens 
three weeks before slaughter?PF. 8.3.1
BasicBroiler flocks should be checked 
for salmonella three weeks before 
the slaughter date. It was done by 
an inde-pendent and accredited 
laboratory. Laboratory reports 
made for salmonella should be 
savedPF. 8.3.1
Are herds infected with salmonella 
excluded before slaughter?PF. 8.3.2
BasicThe slaughterhouse must be 
notified of the positive results of 
the salmonella test )if any( before 
sending the birds to the slaugh -
terhousePF. 8.3.2
If the herd is confirmed to be 
infected with salmonella, is there 
an action plan for clean-ng and 
disinfecting the housing?PF. 8.3.3
BasicIf the result of the examination 
is positive for salmonella, the 
housing must be cleaned and 
disinfected well in order to elimi -
nate the pathogens of salmonella. 
Clear written pro-cedures must be 
followed and records must be kept 
for in-spectionPF. 8.3.379
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If the farm has a record of 
sal-monella infection, and it was 
disposed of, is it announced that 
it was cleaned and be-came free 
of the disease be-fore bringing in 
new herds?PF. 8.3.4
BasicNew broilers should not be 
brought in until after making sure 
that the farm is free of salmonella PF. 8.3.4
Pest control programs and proper 
care PF. 9
Does the farm follow a “all in, all 
out” system to ensure that birds 
of the same age are kept in a 
single house? PF. 9.1
SecondaryAn “all in, all out” system should 
be applied in every pen )for birds 
of the same age(. There must be 
records that make sure that the 
last bird came out, and that the 
first bird entered PF. 9.1
Is the poultry house cleaned and 
disinfected according to the hy -
giene plan whenever it is empty? PF. 9.2
BasicA hygiene protocol should be avail -
able to reflect cleaning procedures 
for removing old bedding, cleaning 
eating and drinking utensils and 
other equipment, and disinfecting 
them using safe chemicals af-ter 
each cycle. The floor, walls and 
ceiling should be thor-oughly 
cleaned using hot pressurized 
water mixed with soap and then 
disinfected with formaldehyde 
and always left a day or two 
between each step to dry and the 
microbial cycle is broken. Then 
evaporation is done using hot gas 
formalde-hyde for three hours to 
kill all types of bacteria and fungi. 
Test swabs should be taken from 
different locations on the farm 
to confirm the cleanliness of the 
poultry house and a la-boratory 
report should be keptPF. 9.2
Is the period of vacancy for poul -
try houses on the farm de-ter -
mined according to the size of the 
birds, the level of disease and the 
quality of housing?PF. 9.3
BasicThe poultry house should have a 
period without birds so that there 
are no birds in the penss. The 
length of this period should be 
according to the size of the farm, 
the incidence of diseases and the 
quality of the house.PF. 8.2.980
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Is the poultry farm exposed to 
the entry of domestic animals and 
pets?PF. 9.4
BasicVisual assessment should 
confirm that domestic or pet 
animals )dogs, cats, etc.( do not 
have access to poultry accom -
modations.PF. 9.4
Visual assessment should 
confirm that domestic or pet 
animals )dogs, cats, etc.( do not 
have access to poultry accom -
modations.PF. 9.5
SecondaryWorkers should not have any 
contact with other birds. Work-
ers must be clearly informed of 
the control point.PF. 9.5
Does the farm have a written 
biosecurity protocol especially 
regarding visitors and vehicles 
entering the farm?PF. 9.6
BasicThe written protocol that must 
be followed on the farm may 
include the following: 1. Vi -
si-tors’ clothes and shoes for 
sin-gle use. 2. The farm shall 
keep records of visitors, vehi -
cles and materials entering the 
farm. 3. The farm disinfects 
any vehicle entering the farm 
4. No visitor is allowed to 
enter the farm if he has been 
on another farm during the 
past three days. 5. If any bird 
leaves the farm to the slaugh -
terhouse or any other location, 
the health protocol must be 
followed in accordance with 
the instruc-tions of veterinary 
health prac-tices to avoid 
transmission of diseasePF. 9.6
Does the farm implement the 
policy mentioned in PF 9.6 ef-fec -
tively?PF. 9.7
BasicAll records must be kept and 
visual evaluation must ensure 
that the policy stated in PF 9.6 
is tracked on the farm.PF. 9.7
Does the farm provide the 
hand lotion and other sanitary 
facilities mentioned in PF 9.8 
compliance standards?PF. 9.881
Saudi G.A.P
BasicThe farm should have shower 
facilities with hand wash ba-sins 
and showers as well as soap, sani -
tizer, disposable towels etc. These 
facilities should be adjacent to 
the en-trance/exit so that workers 
and visitors can wash and sanitize 
before entering the bird hous-ing 
area. Washing and sterili-zation 
should be mandatory when han -
dling dead birds and also before 
and after feeding.PF. 9.8
Does the farm provide special 
house shoes and other special 
clothes?PF. 9.9
Secondaryhe farm must provide special 
shoes and other necessary cloth -
ing to suit each type of housing. 
These requirements must be pres -
ent at the entrance to each build -
ing. Compliance and compliance 
with the requirements should be 
assessed by direct theoretical 
examinationPF. 9.9
Are disinfectants approved by 
the authorities in the Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia?PF. 9.10
SecondaryOnly disinfectants that have been 
approved by the Saudi author -
ities are allowed to be used on 
the farm. Visual inshould confirm 
conformance/compatibility with 
the control pointPF. 9.10
Are disinfectants and sterilizers 
changed regularly?PF. 9.11
SecondaryThe farm must have records 
showing the regular change or 
replacement of disinfectants and 
sterilizersPF. 9.11
Do workers replace shoes and 
other clothing at all the differ-ent 
entrances and exits to the accom -
modation?PF. 9.12
BasicWorkers and visitors must be 
alerted and made aware of the im -
portance of changing or re-placing 
their clothes and shoes at each 
entrance or exit to each residence.PF. 9.12
Is the clothing of workers dif-fer -
ent on and off the farm?PF. 9.13
SecondaryWorkers should not use the same 
clothes inside and out-side the 
farm and vice versa.PF. 9.13
Are the cars entering or leav-ing 
the farm cleaned and steri-lized 
well?PF. 9.1482
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SecondaryCars must be cleaned, disinfect -
ed and sterilized well in case of 
entering and leaving the farm.PF. 9.14
Is smoking restricted to certain 
areas?PF. 9.15
BasicSmoking is not permitted in any 
area adjacent to bird pens. The 
administration should designate a 
smoking area/room and it should 
be far from the bird sheltering 
area.PF. 9.15
Does the farm keep pest con-trol 
inspection records?PF. 9.16
BasicThe farm must maintain rec-ords 
of pest control inspec-tions. The 
farmer may either control the 
pests himself or can subcontract 
and keep appro-priate recordsPF. 9.16
Residues control PF. 10
If a sample is found to contain a 
Residue of Prohibited Substances 
or the Maximum Residue Level 
)MRL( is exceeded, is the farmer 
and veterinary surgeon notified to 
the production establishment?PF 10.1
BasicThe farm veterinarian should be 
notified if any residues of prohib -
ited substances have reached the 
limit. If the sam-ples indicate that 
the level of a prohibited substance 
may reach the maximum, then 
the veterinarian must notify the 
Saudi Good Agricultural Prac-tices 
authorities within two days from 
the date of receiving the laborato -
ry reportPF. 10.1.1
BasicAny action taken by the farm must 
be agreed between the farm and 
the Saudi authorities for good 
agricultural practices. A copy of 
the agreement must be kept.PF. 10.1.2
Is documentation available PF 
11.1?PF. 1.2
BasicThere must be documentary 
evidence to show that the ac-tion 
plan has been implement-ed and 
is consistent with PF 11.1PF. 10.283
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SAUDI GAPemergency procedures PF. 11
Is there a source of emergency 
power supply?PF. 11.1
SecondaryThe farm must have an emer-gen -
cy source of power supply, espe -
cially for the ventilation systemPF. 11.1
Are emergency backup power 
systems tested regularly?PF. 11.2
SecondaryEmergency backup power sys-
tems should be tested at least 
monthly. Test reports must be 
keptPF. 11.2
Inspection and observation PF. 12
Do farm workers have the abil-ity 
and competence to handle poultry 
in a positive and emo-tional way?PF. 12.1
SecondaryThe management of the farm has 
to make sure that the workers are 
well trained to handle the birds 
properly. They must be trained on 
the job and given certificates for 
that. Cop-ies of these certificates 
must be kept so that they are 
available whenever you request.PF. 12.1
Are birds and their facilities 
in-spected or checked twice a 
day?PF. 12.2
BasicEmergency backup power sys-
tems should be tested, at least 
once a month. Test reports shall 
be retained for any in-spection 
that may be request-edPF. 12.2
Are weak birds that find it dif -
fi-cult to access food and drink 
humanely removed and slaugh -
tered?PF. 12.3
SecondaryDuring the daily inspection proce -
dures, if there are birds that find it 
difficult to access food and drink, 
these must be isolated from the 
herd and slaughtered or culled in a 
hu-mane manner.PF. 12.3
farm workers PF. 13
Does the farm management make 
sure the efficiency and capabili -
ties of the farm work-ers?PF. 13.1
BasicThe farm must provide evi-dence 
that the workers are able to prop -
erly perform the following tasks: . 
1. Safe use of medicine 2- Dealing 
with birds correctly 3- Identify 
diseases and health problems of 
birds. 4 - The ability to deal with 
birds according to the standard 
guide. Records evidencing work -
ers’ compliance and abil-ity to 
carry out their duties must be 
submittedPF. 13.184
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Are workers trained to recog-nize 
birds with a Bristol Gate score of 3 
or higher?PF. 13.2
Secondary There must be a training rec-ord PF. 13.2
Have the workers received ad-
equate training to deal with the 
machinery or equipment on the 
farm?PF. 13.3
SecondaryFarm workers must demon-strate 
their ability to deal with the 
automatic devices on the farm 
and their knowledge of repairing 
and operating them. Workers must 
show ability or provide training 
certificates to prove this..PF. 13.3
Is there a record of the workers 
and the tasks assigned to them 
and the duties that they perform?PF. 13.4
BasicA complete list of all employ-ees 
and workers must be doc-umented 
and provided with their duties and 
tasks per-formed and assigned to 
them on the farmPF. 13.4
Procedures for culling infect-ed 
birdsPF. 14
Is the execution carried out by a 
competent person? Is it done in a 
humane way?PF. 14.1
BasicWorkers must be able to identi-fy 
the birds that are suffering and 
therefore take the decision to kill 
them, and they must have the 
ability and knowledge consistent 
with the correct exe-cution proce -
dures.PF. 14.1
Are birds showing a Bristol Gate 
score of 4-5 immediately and 
humanely culled?PF. 14.2
SecondarySick birds showing a Bristol Gate 
score between 4 and 5 should be 
immediately identified during the 
daily examination. And then killed 
in a humane manner by a compe -
tent person.PF. 14.2
collecting and transporting birds PF. 15
Is the poultry transported care-ful -
ly from the production farm?PF. 15.1
SecondaryAll poultry sent from the farm 
must be transported in calm, clean 
and comfortable condi-tions.PF. 15.1
Are workers well trained to col-lect 
and transport birds?PF. 15.285
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SecondaryThe workers involved in the bird 
collection process must be well 
trained and the training programs 
on the farm updated annually. 
Workers must show training com -
pletion certificate at the time of 
inspection.PF. 15.2
Are workers provided rest pe-riods 
during bird collection op-erations?PF. 15.3
SecondaryAll workers involved in the catch -
ing process must have rest periods 
between catching operations.PF. 15.3
Is there a designated supervi-sor 
to supervise the catching and 
transportation of birds?PF. 15.4
SecondaryThere must be a designated 
supervisor for the workers dur-ing 
the process of catching and trans -
porting the birds.PF. 15.4
Is there any record available of 
any bird injuries observed dur-ing 
catching and transporta-tion?PF. 15.5
SecondaryThe farm owner or manage-ment 
of infected birds should be 
informed during catching, and a 
record of the inspection should be 
made available.PF. 15.5
Is there a written plan available to 
provide water and feed the birds 
prior to slaughter?PF. 15.6
SecondaryBirds should be deprived of feed 
at least 12-24 hours be-fore 
slaughter. Water must be available 
for birds to collect and transport.PF. 15.6
Is lighting appropriate in the farm 
for the process of collect-ing 
birds?PF. 15.7
SecondaryThe light should dim or turn to 
blue light during the bird col-lec -
tion process to reduce panic and 
make the collection pro-cedure 
easier.PF . 15.7
Is the placement of dividers or 
curtains available to catch the 
birds and assemble them easily?PF. 15.8
recommendedIf appropriate, dividers should be 
installed to facilitate pickup within 
a small space.PF. 15.8
Were not approperriate birds iden -
tified and culled prior to loading?PF. 15.9
SecondaryInvalid birds )dead, broken and 
sick( must be culled and dis-posed 
of before loading.PF. 15.986
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Is it prohibited to lift birds by the 
head, neck, wing or tail while 
catching birds?PF. 15.10
SecondaryBirds caught by the head, neck, 
wing or tail should be removed. 
Instead, the bird must be caught 
by the body properly.PF. 15.10
Is there a suitable loading area 
available for transportation?PF. 15.11
SecondaryThe bird and egg loading area 
must be properly cleaned and 
maintained.PF. 15.11
Are different types of poultry or 
unfamiliar birds transported sepa -
rately?PF. 15.12
BasicFor breeders, if the birds are 
unfamiliar with each other or come 
from different places, they must 
be transported sepa-rately.This 
does not apply to meat poultry.PF. 15.12
Is there a supervisor to ensure the 
transportation of healthy birds?PF. 15.13
SecondaryThe farm manager should be 
responsible for making sure that 
every bird that is trans-ported is in 
good health.PF. 15.13
Feed CA. 1
Does the farm follow a nutrition 
plan for animals recommended by 
a nutritionist?CA. 1.1
SecondaryThere should be a camel feed-ing 
plan recommended by a nutrition -
ist depending on the type, age 
and productivity of the camel )and 
available for viewing(.CA. 1.1
Does the farm renew the annual 
feeding plan for camels?CA. 1.2
SecondaryA written plan for feeding cam-els 
must be provided for the purchase 
of fodder, and for the production 
of the farm’s rough feed, and this 
plan is compati-ble with the basic 
needs and production.CA. 1.2
Does the farm allow ground feed -
ing inside the houses?CA. 1.3
SecondaryIt is strictly forbidden to provide 
feed on the land in the farm. It 
must be checked with the na-ked 
eye to ensure compliance with 
what is issued from the control 
point.CA. 1.387
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Camel farms and care CA. 2
Is there enough space for the 
camel feeding and resting? CA. 2.1.1
SecondaryThere must be enough space for 
camels to graze and lie down; And 
places to provide camel feed CA. 2.1.1
Were the access roads maintained 
in a proper and excellent manner 
to avoid any injury to the camels?CA. 2.1.2
SecondaryAll access roads must be inspect -
ed and maintained to avoid any 
injury to camels or slips due to the 
uneven surface. The barns must 
be cleaned when the camels go to 
the parlor. Meanwhile, the trac-
tor takes the wet compost out in 
the sunny area and brings the dry 
compost to the canopy area and 
this is done routinely. CA. 2.1.2
Are there any external sources 
that cause any kind of pressure on 
camels? CA. 2.1.3
secondaryYou should provide enough space 
for each camel around the shaded 
area and move-ment area to avoid 
crowding and stress )eg. noise and 
han-dling of camels(. CA. 2.1.3
Is the animal shelter well cleaned 
and dried? CA. 2.1.4
SecondaryThe feed area should be cleaned 
and fresh feed intro-duced dai -
ly )usually after each milking 
time(. Old organic ma-nure can be 
replaced with sand at least twice 
a year or when organic fertilizer is 
needed. CA. 2.1.4
Are the necessary ventilation and 
cooling equipment wellcleaned? CA. 2.1.5
recommendedThe cooling system must be 
checked, and nozzles cleaned and 
maintained regularly. All equip -
ment on the farm must be kept 
clean and ready for use. CA. 2.1.5
Isolation pens )for sick cam-els( CA. 2.2
Are sick camels kept in sepa-rate 
enclosures and examined by a 
well-trained vet? In addi-tion, are 
the barns designated for treat -
ment well-cleaned and disinfected 
before and after treating any 
animal? CA. 2.2.1
SecondaryVisual evaluation should en-sure 
the above-mentioned control 
points CA. 2.2.188
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Pens and shelters CA. 2.3
Are pens established and main -
tained in a way that pro-vides 
comfort for camels? CA. 2.3.1
secondaryPens should be constructed to be 
comfortable for the camels and 
allow them to move freely and pro -
vide enough space for each camel 
to rest and move around. CA. 2.3.1
Are dry and comfortable sandy 
floors provided for camels? CA. 2.3.2
SecondaryA clean, dry sandy litter should be 
provided for the camel to rest. Wet 
and unclean bedding should be 
moved to a sunny place to dry it. CA. 2.3.2
Is enough space provided with 
a clean/comfortable mattress to 
avoid contaminating the cam-el’s 
udder? CA. 2.3.3
secondaryThe type of mattress should be 
suitable and comfortable for the 
camel’s udder. Sand is the type of 
bed commonly used in camels in 
Saudi ArabiaCA. 2.3.3
Is there a separate place for each 
camel so that overcrowd-ing does 
not exceed 10%? CA. 2.3.4
SecondaryThe camels must be constantly 
monitored by a responsible person 
who must make sure that the cam -
els are not crowd-ed in the barns 
so that the crowding rate does not 
exceed 10%. The stocking density 
rec-ord must be recorded. CA. 2.3.4
Open barns and other shel-ters CA. 2.4
Does the farm provide the camels 
with adequate open pens to rest, 
lie, ruminate, and stand up easily? CA. 2.4.1
SecondaryVisual evaluation should show that 
there is enough space for each 
camel to follow the con-trol point 
)CA.2.1(. The housing density of 
the animals should be calculated 
and there should be records avail -
able. CA. 2.4.1
Do farms provide enough space for 
camels to walk comfortably? CA. 2.4.2
SecondaryThe farm should provide enough 
space for the cows to move freely 
under the shaded area so that the 
camels can lie and ruminateCA. 2.4.2
Is the minimum available space 
calculated on the basis of an aver -
age of the largest 10% in size of a 
group of animals? CA. 2.4.389
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secondaryThe space for the group of ap-ples 
should be calculated based on the 
largest 10% of the group’s apples.CA. 2.4.3
Do you provide apples with a clean, 
dry and comfortable mattress?CA. 2.4.4
secondaryCamels should be provided with a 
clean, dry and comfortable bedCA. 2.4.4
Dairy Animal Health CA. 3
Is there a fulltime veterinary super -
vision on camel farms?CA. 3.1
basicEvery farm in the Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia employs its own veterinarian 
to work full time.CA. 3.1
Is there a detailed veterinary health 
plan to provide guidelines and pre -
ventive measures for diseases?CA. 3.2
basicThere should be a veterinary health 
plan that discusses the details of 
the following: Annual visits by vet -
erinarians - Rou-tine preventative 
treatments including pedicures and 
im-munizations. Recommenda-tions/
suggestionsCA. 3.2
Is there a record available to monitor 
the health of camels?CA.3.3
basicA record should be kept reflect-ing 
everything related to the general 
health of the herd, the major diseas -
es, mastitis, pre-ventive measures, 
treatments, reproduction, and birth 
difficul-ties.CA. 3.3
Is dairy quality assessed daily and 
action plans implemented for this?CA. 3.4
basicMilk quality should be as-sessed 
by somatic cell count-ing to obtain 
effective infor-mation regarding 
microbial overgrowth beyond 
recom-mended levels.CA. 3.4
Milking process CA. 4
Is the camel milking process con -
stantly monitored?CA. 4.1
basicCamels should be milked once or 
twice daily regularly.CA. 4.1
Are units for automated paring to 
be established in a way that mini -
mizes any physical risks that may 
occur to camels?CA. 4.2
secondaryMilking parlors, camel corri-dors and 
waiting areas must be built of non-
slip tiles or solid materials to avoid 
any obstruc-tion or injuries that may 
occur to the camels. The presence 
of any sharp objects in the milk-ing 
area should be avoidedCA. 4.290
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Are the equipment in the au-to -
mated parlor kept in good condi -
tion to ensure the comfort of the 
camel?CA. 4.3
secondaryAutomated milking parlors should 
be kept on a regular basis, espe -
cially vacuum pumps and milking 
cups. Spare parts for CIP systems 
)such as milking cup liners, rubber 
parts for the milking machine, 
hoses, etc.( must be provided at 
all times. The milk-er must be well 
trained to keep the camel comfort -
able during milking.CA. 4.3
Are the camels that have been 
treated isolated from those that 
have not yet been treated or that 
are healthy?CA. 4.4
basicTreated camels should be iso-lated 
from healthy ones and not return 
to the milking area unless they are 
examined and checked for drug 
residues us-ing Delvo test or any 
other method of testing )after the 
withdrawal period(.CA. 4.4
Is a routine procedure per-formed 
on the farm to ensure that the 
udder is clean and dry before and 
after milking?CA. 4.5
basicThe udder should be cleaned with 
water, then dipped in io-dine, dried 
with a soft tissue, and then the 
first milk should be checked to 
ensure that it is free of infection. 
Then the camel is milked and its 
udder is again dipped in iodine 
after milking to avoid mastitis.CA. 4.5
Is clean water available on the 
farm to clean dirty camels and 
building structures? Is the wa-ter 
used to clean the udder clean and 
free of any contami-nants?CA. 4.6
basicThe water used to clean cam-els 
and paring equipment must be 
clean and pressurized to ensure 
proper washing. A con-stant supply 
of water must be ensured for 
cleaning soiled camels and their 
surroundings before and after milk -
ing. Clean water should be avail -
able to clean surfaces in contact 
with milkCA. 4.6
Is camel milk checked sepa-rately 
to find out any defects before en -
tering the milk collec-tion unit?CA. 4.7
basicThe farm manager or owner must 
explain the farm’s policy.CA. 4.791
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Milking Competencies or Ca-pabil -
itiesCA. 5
Milking and storage equip-ment or 
devicesCA. 5.1
Are milking equipment and storage 
monitored regularly as per the 
manufacturer’s instruc-tions?CA. 5.1.1
basicMilking-related equipment should 
be tested regularly fol-lowing 
the manufacturer’s in-structions. 
Records should be kept reflecting 
testing and cleaning servicesCA. 5.1.1
Is the record available to re-place 
the cup liners and relat-ed parts 
following the manu-facturer’s 
instructions?CA. 5.1.2
secondaryRecords must be kept for CA.5.1.2 . 
Control PointCA. 5.1.2
Are milking equipment and stor -
age cleaned with recom-mended 
chemicals?CA. 5.1.3
basicEquipment and devices should be 
cleaned using only recom-mended 
chemicalsCA. 5.1.3
Storage and milking areas CA. 5.2
Do the milking and storage ar-eas 
meet the following criteria:  Strict 
vigilance for birds, pests, rodents, 
etc. . Ease of cleaning surfaces . 
Lighting is adequate as well as 
water supply. There is no litter 
on the ground.  The equipment is 
clean and tidy. Self draining floor. 
Provide soap and water for hand 
wash-ing. No smoking. ?CA. 5.2.1
basicCA. 5.2.1 The visual assess-ment 
must meet the control pointCA. 5.2.1
Milk storage CA. 5.3
Are the following storage ar -
eas available: Entrance doors.  
En-trance is only allowed for 
em-ployees. Health procedures.  
Procedures and measures to 
combat insects, pests and pol-lu -
tants.  Free of unnecessary things.  
Comfortable floors . Free of any 
rubbish.  Clean walls and floors . No 
smoking in it?CA. 5.3.1
basicThe following should be ad-hered  
to achieve the above-mentioned 
control points: - Lock doors to avoid 
unauthor-ized entry. Availability of 
the necessary hand hygiene tools. 
No other farm animals or pets. 
Measures to control insects and 
other pests. Flat floors and easy-
to-clean walls - No smok-ing areaCA. 5.3.192
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Is the storage kept clean and tidy 
all the time?CA. 5.3.2
basicDaily hygiene should be as-sessed 
with the naked eye and evidenced 
in monitoring rec-ords.CA. 5.3.2
Milk collection CA. 5.4
Is the equipment for the milking 
and collection process kept in an 
orderly and clean manner?CA. 5.4.1
basicA visual assessment and inspec -
tion of relevant records should 
be carried out to ensure that all 
equipment related to the milking, 
milking and storage process is in 
good condition, maintained, clean 
and tidy.CA. 5.4.1
Does the milk cooling equipment 
control the milk temperature effi -
ciently?CA. 5.4.2
basicMilk cooling equipment shall be 
able to reduce the milk tempera -
ture from 37°C to be-low 4°C, and 
then keep the temperature at 4°C 
inside the storage tank until it is 
trans-ferred.CA. 5.4.2
Do all surfaces and materials 
directly related to raw milk avoid 
sources of contamination?CA. 5.4.3
secondaryAll surface and materials directly 
related to the raw fresh milk shall 
be made of stainless steel or other 
good material.CA. 5.4.3
Camel milk transport CA. 5.5
Is the area around the milk trans -
port well maintained to facilitate 
transport?CA. 5.5.1
basicThe milk collection area should be 
equipped with a solid area, well 
drained and without any obsta -
cles for the loading vehi-cles. The 
collection area must be cleaned to 
avoid any source of contaminationCA. 5.5.1
Are the areas adjacent to the load -
ing area clean?CA. 5.5.2
basicThe transportation area should be 
kept dry, clean, free of ob-stacles 
and cool during hot weather.CA. 5.5.2
Is the access point free from any 
obstacles?CA. 5.5.3
recommendedMilk collection trucks/vehicles shall 
have free and unimpeded access.CA. 5.5.393
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Health conditions CA. 6
Do the workers involved in the milking 
process wear clean and appropriate 
clothes so that no contamination 
occurs? CA. 6.1
basicWorkers’ appearance, care and dil -
igence should be evaluated in the 
performance of their work.CA. 6.1
Do workers avoid or refrain from milk -
ing if they have cuts on their hands? CA. 6.2
basicThe farm owner must ensure that the 
workers involved in the milking have 
clean hands and clothes and that their 
hands are free of any cuts. It should 
be evaluated by the naked eye show -
ing the workers interest and diligence 
while performing their work. CA. 6.2
Are workers who suffer from visible 
diseases removed from the parlor and 
the milking process? CA. 6.3
basicPersons with visible diseases should 
be kept away to avoid any contamina -
tion. CA. 6.3
Are all necessary facilities available in 
the areas adjacent to the milking and 
storage area to ensure clean hands 
and arms? CA. 6.4
basicThe farm should be evaluated to 
ensure that all facilities nec-essary to 
ensure clean hands and arms are in 
place. The workers must show interest 
in this.CA. 6.4
Use of chemicals and rea-gents for 
cleaningCA. 7
Are there clear and readily available 
instructions for the use of chemicals, 
pesticides, and other chemicals for 
clean-ing? CA. 7.1
basicThe owner of the farm and the work -
ers must show due care CA. 7.1
Is it permissible to use only approved 
chemicals and rea-gents? CA. 7.2
basicOnly approved chemicals or pesticides 
should be used in the milking factory 
and dairy farm building. Chemicals and 
their records should also be evaluated CA. 7.2
Are the chemicals kept away from the 
milking facilities area and in a clean, 
dry place? CA. 7.3
basicAny related chemicals should be 
stored separately and away from the 
milking areas in des-ignated areas on 
the farm. CA. 7.3
Are there any clear and avail-able 
instructions regarding the cleaning 
process and the use of chemicals on 
the farm? CA. 7.4
basicThere should be clear and available 
instructions regard-ing the cleaning 
process and the use of chemicals on 
the farm CA. 7.4SAUDI GAP
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