ISO/TS 34700:2016
(Main)Animal welfare management — General requirements and guidance for organizations in the food supply chain
Animal welfare management — General requirements and guidance for organizations in the food supply chain
ISO/TS 34700:2016 provides requirements and guidance for the implementation of the animal welfare principles as described in the introduction to the recommendations for animal welfare of the OIE TAHC (Chapter 7.1). ISO/TS 34700:2016 applies to terrestrial animals bred or kept for the production of food or feed. The following areas are excluded: animals used for research and educational activities, animals in animal shelters and zoos, companion animals, stray and wild animals, aquatic animals, killing for public or animal health purposes under the direction of the competent authority, humane killing traps for nuisance and fur species. Application of this document is limited to aspects for which process or species-specific chapters are available in the OIE TAHC. At the time of publication of this document, they are: - Chapter 7.2: Transport of animals by sea; - Chapter 7.3: Transport of animals by land; - Chapter 7.4: Transport of animals by air; - Chapter 7.5: Slaughter of animals; - Chapter 7.9: Animal welfare and beef cattle production systems; - Chapter 7.10: Animal welfare and broiler chicken production systems; and - Chapter 7.11: Animal welfare and dairy cattle production systems. This document is designed to guide users in conducting a gap analysis and developing an animal welfare plan that is aligned with the OIE TAHC. It can also be used to facilitate the implementation of any public or private sector animal welfare standards that meet at least the OIE TAHC. The scope of this document is intended to be revised as the animal welfare provisions of the OIE TAHC are supplemented or amended.
Gestion du bien-être animal — Exigences générales et orientations pour les organisations des filières alimentaires
L'ISO/TS 34700:2016 fournit des exigences et des orientations pour la mise en ?uvre des principes de bien-être animal décrits dans l'introduction sur les recommandations relatives au bien-être animal du TAHC de l'OIE (Chapitre 7.1). L'ISO/TS 34700:2016 s'applique aux animaux terrestres élevés ou détenus pour la production d'aliments destinés à la consommation humaine ou à l'alimentation animale. Les domaines suivants sont exclus: animaux utilisés pour les activités de recherche et d'enseignement, animaux vivant dans des refuges et des zoos, animaux de compagnie, animaux errants ou sauvages, animaux aquatiques, mise à mort pour la santé publique ou pour la santé animale sous la direction de l'autorité compétente, pièges de mise à mort sans cruauté pour les animaux nuisibles et à fourrure. L'application du présent document se limite aux aspects pour lesquels il existe des chapitres spécifiques au processus de manipulation-élevage ou à l'espèce dans le TAHC de l'OIE. Au moment de la publication du présent document, ces chapitres étaient les suivants: - Chapitre 7.2: Transport des animaux par voie maritime; - Chapitre 7.3: Transport des animaux par voie terrestre; - Chapitre 7.4: Transport des animaux par voie aérienne; - Chapitre 7.5: Abattage des animaux; - Chapitre 7.9: Bien-être animal dans les systèmes de production de bovins à viande; - Chapitre 7.10: Bien-être animal dans les systèmes de production de poulets de chair; et - Chapitre 7.11: Bien-être animal dans les systèmes de production de bovins laitiers. L'ISO/TS 34700:2016 est conçu pour aider les utilisateurs à réaliser une analyse des écarts et à élaborer un plan de gestion du bien-être animal en conformité avec le TAHC de l'OIE. Il peut également être utilisé pour faciliter la mise en ?uvre de normes sur le bien-être animal du secteur public ou privé qui respectent au moins le TAHC de l'OIE. Il est prévu de réviser le domaine d'application du présent document lorsque les dispositions sur le bien-être animal du TAHC de l'OIE seront complétées ou modifiées.
Upravljanje za dobrobit živali - Splošne zahteve in smernice za organizacije v verigi preskrbe s hrano
Ta dokument podaja zahteve in smernice za izvajanje načel za dobrobit živali, kakor je opisano v uvodu priporočil za dobrobit živali v Kodeksu o zdravstvenem varstvu kopenskih živali Svetovne organizacije za zdravje živali (poglavje 7.1).
Ta dokument velja za kopenske živali, ki se vzrejajo ali redijo za proizvodnjo hrane ali krme. Izključena so naslednja področja: živali, ki se uporabljajo za raziskovalne in izobraževalne namene, živali v hlevih in živalskih vrtovih, domače živali, potepuške in divje živali, vodne živali, ubijanje zaradi varovanja zdravja ljudi ali živali pod vodstvom pristojnega organa, humane pasti, ki žival ubijejo, za škodljive živali in kožuharje.
Uporaba tega dokumenta je omejena na vidike, za katere so v Kodeksu o zdravstvenem varstvu kopenskih živali Svetovne organizacije za zdravje živali na voljo postopki ali poglavja za posamezne živalske vrste. V času objave tega dokumenta so to:
– Poglavje 7.2: prevoz živali po morju;
– Poglavje 7.3: prevoz živali po kopnem;
– Poglavje 7.4: prevoz živali po zraku;
– Poglavje 7.5: zakol živali;
– Poglavje 7.9: dobrobit živali in sistemi proizvodnje goveda;
– Poglavje 7.10: dobrobit živali in sistemi proizvodnje pitovnih piščancev; in
– Poglavje 7.11: dobrobit živali in sistemi proizvodnje molznic.
Ta dokument je zasnovan za usmerjanje uporabnikov pri izvajanju analize vrzeli in pripravi načrta za dobrobit
živali, ki je skladen s Kodeksom o zdravstvenem varstvu kopenskih živali Svetovne organizacije za zdravje živali. Uporablja se lahko tudi za lažje uvajanje standardov
za dobrobit živali v javnih ali zasebnih sektorjih, ki izpolnjujejo vsaj zahteve Kodeksa o zdravstvenem varstvu kopenskih živali Svetovne organizacije za zdravje živali.
Področje uporabe tega dokumenta se bo revidiralo, ko se bodo dopolnile ali spremenile določbe o dobrobiti živali v Kodeksu o zdravstvenem varstvu kopenskih živali Svetovne organizacije za zdravje živali.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST-TS ISO/TS 34700:2017
01-marec-2017
Upravljanje za dobrobit živali - Splošne zahteve in smernice za organizacije v
verigi preskrbe s hrano
Animal welfare management -- General requirements and guidance for organizations in
the food supply chain
Gestion du bien-être animal -- Exigences générales et lignes directrices pour les
organisations des filières alimentaires
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ISO/TS 34700:2016
ICS:
67.020 Procesi v živilski industriji Processes in the food
industry
SIST-TS ISO/TS 34700:2017 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 34700
First edition
2016-12-01
Animal welfare management —
General requirements and guidance for
organizations in the food supply chain
Gestion du bien-être animal — Exigences générales et orientations
pour les organisations des filières alimentaires
Reference number
ISO/TS 34700:2016(E)
©
ISO 2016
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Main principles in developing an animal welfare plan . 3
5 Developing an animal welfare plan . 4
5.1 General . 4
5.2 Step 1 — Identification of gaps . 4
5.2.1 General. 4
5.2.2 Identification of relevant documents . 5
5.2.3 Methodology for the identification of gaps . 5
5.3 Step 2 — Drafting of the animal welfare plan . 5
5.4 Step 3 — Implementation of the animal welfare plan . 6
5.5 Step 4 — Evaluation and review . 7
Annex A (informative) Animal welfare thresholds for animal-based measures .8
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity assessment,
as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 34, Food products.
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Introduction
There is a growing focus in society on animal welfare. Perception of animal welfare is complex and
multifaceted, being influenced by scientific, ethical, historical, cultural, religious, economic and political
dimensions. When addressing animal welfare, it has to be done in a scientifically credible manner. The
Terrestrial Animal Health Code (TAHC) published by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
sets animal welfare standards to be used to establish national regulations and other relevant animal
welfare documents.
Animal welfare management, as described in this document, has been developed to be adapted to
various situations, including:
— different production systems and different organizations in the supply chain for products of animal
origin, regardless of size and country;
— different geographical, cultural and religious contexts; and
— developed as well as developing countries.
The purpose of this document is to ensure the welfare of animals raised for food or feed production
around the world through the following objectives:
— to provide a management tool for the implementation of the animal welfare principles of the OIE
TAHC (Section 7);
— to provide guidance for the implementation of public or private animal welfare standards and
relevant legislation that meet at least the OIE TAHC (Section 7);
— to facilitate the integration of animal welfare principles in business-to-business relations.
The concept of the five freedoms, as mentioned in Chapter 7.1 of the OIE TAHC (freedom from hunger,
thirst and malnutrition; freedom from fear and distress; freedom from physical and thermal discomfort;
freedom from pain, injury and disease; and freedom to express normal patterns of behaviour), provides
guidance on the understanding of animal welfare, on identifying the relevant aspects to be considered
and on implementing relevant practices. The general principles for the welfare of animals in livestock
production systems (Article 7.1.4 of the OIE TAHC) provide a basis for practical requirements to ensure
that the five freedoms are met.
Animal welfare management can be addressed in different ways, such as legislation, codes of good
practice, private specifications or client/supplier requirements.
This document is intended to support the implementation of relevant practices to ensure animal welfare
in livestock production systems.
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Animal welfare management — General requirements and
guidance for organizations in the food supply chain
1 Scope
This document provides requirements and guidance for the implementation of the animal welfare
principles as described in the introduction to the recommendations for animal welfare of the OIE TAHC
(Chapter 7.1).
This document applies to terrestrial animals bred or kept for the production of food or feed. The
following areas are excluded: animals used for research and educational activities, animals in animal
shelters and zoos, companion animals, stray and wild animals, aquatic animals, killing for public
or animal health purposes under the direction of the competent authority, humane killing traps for
nuisance and fur species.
Application of this document is limited to aspects for which process or species-specific chapters are
available in the OIE TAHC. At the time of publication of this document, they are:
— Chapter 7.2: Transport of animals by sea;
— Chapter 7.3: Transport of animals by land;
— Chapter 7.4: Transport of animals by air;
— Chapter 7.5: Slaughter of animals;
— Chapter 7.9: Animal welfare and beef cattle production systems;
— Chapter 7.10: Animal welfare and broiler chicken production systems; and
— Chapter 7.11: Animal welfare and dairy cattle production systems.
This document is designed to guide users in conducting a gap analysis and developing an animal welfare
plan that is aligned with the OIE TAHC. It can also be used to facilitate the implementation of any public
or private sector animal welfare standards that meet at least the OIE TAHC.
The scope of this document is intended to be revised as the animal welfare provisions of the OIE TAHC
are supplemented or amended.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
1)
Terrestrial Animal Health Code, World Organization for Animal Health (OIE TAHC)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
1) http://www.oie.int/en/international-standard-setting/terrestrial-code/access-online (and specifically
Section 7 dedicated to animal welfare).
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ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
animal
mammal or bird
[SOURCE: OIE TAHC, modified — bees have been removed as they are not included in the scope of this
document]
3.2
animal-based measure
response of an animal or effect on an animal used to assess its welfare, which can be taken directly on
the animal or indirectly and includes amongst others the use of animal records
Note 1 to entry: It can result from a specific event (e.g. an injury) or be the cumulative outcome of many days,
weeks or months (e.g. body condition).
Note 2 to entry: Animal-based measures are referred to as outcome-based measurables in the OIE TAHC. Outcome-
based measurables involve assessing the degree (incidence, severity and duration) of impaired functioning
associated with injury, disease and malnutrition, or the physiological, behavioural and immunological changes
or effects that animals show in response to various challenges. They provide information on animals’ needs and
affective states such as hunger, thirst, pain and fear, often by measuring the strength of animals’ preferences,
motivations and aversions. These are distinguished from resource-based measures (3.9).
3.3
animal handler
person with knowledge of the behaviour and needs of animals who, with appropriate experience and
a professional and positive response to an animal’s needs, can achieve effective management and
good welfare
[SOURCE: OIE TAHC, modified — the sentence “Competence should be gained through formal training
and/or practical experience.” has been deleted]
3.4
animal welfare
how an animal is coping with the conditions in which it lives
Note 1 to entry: The OIE TAHC defines animal welfare as “how an animal is coping with the conditions in which
it lives. An animal is in a good state of welfare if (as indicated by scientific evidence) it is healthy, comfortable,
well nourished, safe, able to express innate behaviour, and if it is not suffering from unpleasant states such as
pain, fear and distress. Good animal welfare requires disease prevention and veterinary treatment, appropriate
shelter, management, nutrition, humane handling and humane slaughter/killing. Animal welfare refers to the
state of the animal; the treatment that an animal receives is covered by other terms such as animal care, animal
husbandry, and humane treatment”.
[SOURCE: OIE TAHC, modified — a part of the definition has been moved to Note 1 to entry]
3.5
animal welfare management
activities required to ensure animal welfare
Note 1 to entry: This term includes activities involving the animals (the treatment that an animal receives, also
called animal care, animal husbandry and humane treatment in OIE TAHC), activities involving staff, and the
status and use of facilities for this purpose.
3.6
animal welfare plan
document describing the principles, policies and actions necessary for animal welfare management
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3.7
competent authority
veterinary authority or other governmental authority of a country having the responsibility and
competence for ensuring or supervising the implementation of animal health and welfare measures,
international veterinary certification and other standards and recommendations in the OIE TAHC
[SOURCE: OIE TAHC, modified]
3.8
organization
person or group of people that has its own functions with responsibilities, authorities and relationships
to achieve its objectives
Note 1 to entry: For the purposes of this document, the term refers to a single business operator or a group
of business operators of the whole or a part of the food supply chain, including primary breeding companies,
animal farmers, livestock transport companies and slaughterhouses. An organization can be public or private
and includes, but is not limited to, sole-trader, company, corporation, firm, enterprise, authority, partnership,
association, charity or institution, or part of combination thereof, whether incorporated or not, public or private.
3.9
resource-based measure
factor or combination of factors that may be linked to a change in the likelihood of good or poor
animal welfare
Note 1 to entry: These factors include resources (e.g. housing, space allowance per animal, handling and restraint
facilities, air temperature and quality, stunning equipment parameters) or management (e.g. personnel, financial,
process).
Note 2 to entry: These are distinguished from animal-based measures (3.2).
4 Main principles in deve
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TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 34700
First edition
2016-12-01
Animal welfare management —
General requirements and guidance for
organizations in the food supply chain
Gestion du bien-être animal — Exigences générales et orientations
pour les organisations des filières alimentaires
Reference number
ISO/TS 34700:2016(E)
©
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ISO/TS 34700:2016(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Main principles in developing an animal welfare plan . 3
5 Developing an animal welfare plan . 4
5.1 General . 4
5.2 Step 1 — Identification of gaps . 4
5.2.1 General. 4
5.2.2 Identification of relevant documents . 5
5.2.3 Methodology for the identification of gaps . 5
5.3 Step 2 — Drafting of the animal welfare plan . 5
5.4 Step 3 — Implementation of the animal welfare plan . 6
5.5 Step 4 — Evaluation and review . 7
Annex A (informative) Animal welfare thresholds for animal-based measures .8
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity assessment,
as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 34, Food products.
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Introduction
There is a growing focus in society on animal welfare. Perception of animal welfare is complex and
multifaceted, being influenced by scientific, ethical, historical, cultural, religious, economic and political
dimensions. When addressing animal welfare, it has to be done in a scientifically credible manner. The
Terrestrial Animal Health Code (TAHC) published by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
sets animal welfare standards to be used to establish national regulations and other relevant animal
welfare documents.
Animal welfare management, as described in this document, has been developed to be adapted to
various situations, including:
— different production systems and different organizations in the supply chain for products of animal
origin, regardless of size and country;
— different geographical, cultural and religious contexts; and
— developed as well as developing countries.
The purpose of this document is to ensure the welfare of animals raised for food or feed production
around the world through the following objectives:
— to provide a management tool for the implementation of the animal welfare principles of the OIE
TAHC (Section 7);
— to provide guidance for the implementation of public or private animal welfare standards and
relevant legislation that meet at least the OIE TAHC (Section 7);
— to facilitate the integration of animal welfare principles in business-to-business relations.
The concept of the five freedoms, as mentioned in Chapter 7.1 of the OIE TAHC (freedom from hunger,
thirst and malnutrition; freedom from fear and distress; freedom from physical and thermal discomfort;
freedom from pain, injury and disease; and freedom to express normal patterns of behaviour), provides
guidance on the understanding of animal welfare, on identifying the relevant aspects to be considered
and on implementing relevant practices. The general principles for the welfare of animals in livestock
production systems (Article 7.1.4 of the OIE TAHC) provide a basis for practical requirements to ensure
that the five freedoms are met.
Animal welfare management can be addressed in different ways, such as legislation, codes of good
practice, private specifications or client/supplier requirements.
This document is intended to support the implementation of relevant practices to ensure animal welfare
in livestock production systems.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/TS 34700:2016(E)
Animal welfare management — General requirements and
guidance for organizations in the food supply chain
1 Scope
This document provides requirements and guidance for the implementation of the animal welfare
principles as described in the introduction to the recommendations for animal welfare of the OIE TAHC
(Chapter 7.1).
This document applies to terrestrial animals bred or kept for the production of food or feed. The
following areas are excluded: animals used for research and educational activities, animals in animal
shelters and zoos, companion animals, stray and wild animals, aquatic animals, killing for public
or animal health purposes under the direction of the competent authority, humane killing traps for
nuisance and fur species.
Application of this document is limited to aspects for which process or species-specific chapters are
available in the OIE TAHC. At the time of publication of this document, they are:
— Chapter 7.2: Transport of animals by sea;
— Chapter 7.3: Transport of animals by land;
— Chapter 7.4: Transport of animals by air;
— Chapter 7.5: Slaughter of animals;
— Chapter 7.9: Animal welfare and beef cattle production systems;
— Chapter 7.10: Animal welfare and broiler chicken production systems; and
— Chapter 7.11: Animal welfare and dairy cattle production systems.
This document is designed to guide users in conducting a gap analysis and developing an animal welfare
plan that is aligned with the OIE TAHC. It can also be used to facilitate the implementation of any public
or private sector animal welfare standards that meet at least the OIE TAHC.
The scope of this document is intended to be revised as the animal welfare provisions of the OIE TAHC
are supplemented or amended.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
1)
Terrestrial Animal Health Code, World Organization for Animal Health (OIE TAHC)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
1) http://www.oie.int/en/international-standard-setting/terrestrial-code/access-online (and specifically
Section 7 dedicated to animal welfare).
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ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
animal
mammal or bird
[SOURCE: OIE TAHC, modified — bees have been removed as they are not included in the scope of this
document]
3.2
animal-based measure
response of an animal or effect on an animal used to assess its welfare, which can be taken directly on
the animal or indirectly and includes amongst others the use of animal records
Note 1 to entry: It can result from a specific event (e.g. an injury) or be the cumulative outcome of many days,
weeks or months (e.g. body condition).
Note 2 to entry: Animal-based measures are referred to as outcome-based measurables in the OIE TAHC. Outcome-
based measurables involve assessing the degree (incidence, severity and duration) of impaired functioning
associated with injury, disease and malnutrition, or the physiological, behavioural and immunological changes
or effects that animals show in response to various challenges. They provide information on animals’ needs and
affective states such as hunger, thirst, pain and fear, often by measuring the strength of animals’ preferences,
motivations and aversions. These are distinguished from resource-based measures (3.9).
3.3
animal handler
person with knowledge of the behaviour and needs of animals who, with appropriate experience and
a professional and positive response to an animal’s needs, can achieve effective management and
good welfare
[SOURCE: OIE TAHC, modified — the sentence “Competence should be gained through formal training
and/or practical experience.” has been deleted]
3.4
animal welfare
how an animal is coping with the conditions in which it lives
Note 1 to entry: The OIE TAHC defines animal welfare as “how an animal is coping with the conditions in which
it lives. An animal is in a good state of welfare if (as indicated by scientific evidence) it is healthy, comfortable,
well nourished, safe, able to express innate behaviour, and if it is not suffering from unpleasant states such as
pain, fear and distress. Good animal welfare requires disease prevention and veterinary treatment, appropriate
shelter, management, nutrition, humane handling and humane slaughter/killing. Animal welfare refers to the
state of the animal; the treatment that an animal receives is covered by other terms such as animal care, animal
husbandry, and humane treatment”.
[SOURCE: OIE TAHC, modified — a part of the definition has been moved to Note 1 to entry]
3.5
animal welfare management
activities required to ensure animal welfare
Note 1 to entry: This term includes activities involving the animals (the treatment that an animal receives, also
called animal care, animal husbandry and humane treatment in OIE TAHC), activities involving staff, and the
status and use of facilities for this purpose.
3.6
animal welfare plan
document describing the principles, policies and actions necessary for animal welfare management
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3.7
competent authority
veterinary authority or other governmental authority of a country having the responsibility and
competence for ensuring or supervising the implementation of animal health and welfare measures,
international veterinary certification and other standards and recommendations in the OIE TAHC
[SOURCE: OIE TAHC, modified]
3.8
organization
person or group of people that has its own functions with responsibilities, authorities and relationships
to achieve its objectives
Note 1 to entry: For the purposes of this document, the term refers to a single business operator or a group
of business operators of the whole or a part of the food supply chain, including primary breeding companies,
animal farmers, livestock transport companies and slaughterhouses. An organization can be public or private
and includes, but is not limited to, sole-trader, company, corporation, firm, enterprise, authority, partnership,
association, charity or institution, or part of combination thereof, whether incorporated or not, public or private.
3.9
resource-based measure
factor or combination of factors that may be linked to a change in the likelihood of good or poor
animal welfare
Note 1 to entry: These factors include resources (e.g. housing, space allowance per animal, handling and restraint
facilities, air temperature and quality, stunning equipment parameters) or management (e.g. personnel, financial,
process).
Note 2 to entry: These are distinguished from animal-based measures (3.2).
4 Main principles in developing an animal welfare plan
4.1 The organization developing an animal welfare plan shall ensure the plan:
a) enables the implementation of OIE animal welfare principles and guidelines or other provisions
from private or public standards that meet, at least, the OIE TAHC; the general principles for the
welfare of animals in livestock production systems (Article 7.1.4) and other relevant Section 7
chapters of OIE TAHC provide valuable guidance to develop an animal welfare plan, which complies
with at least the OIE TAHC;
b) ensures a commitment to mai
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SPÉCIFICATION ISO/TS
TECHNIQUE 34700
Première édition
2016-12-01
Gestion du bien-être animal —
Exigences générales et orientations
pour les organisations des filières
alimentaires
Animal welfare management — General requirements and guidance
for organizations in the food supply chain
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Avant-propos .iv
Introduction .v
1 Domaine d’application . 1
2 Références normatives . 1
3 Termes et définitions . 2
4 Principes directeurs pour l’élaboration d’un plan de gestion du bien-être animal .3
5 Élaboration d’un plan de gestion du bien-être animal . 4
5.1 Généralités . 4
5.2 Étape 1 — Identification des écarts . 5
5.2.1 Généralités . 5
5.2.2 Identification des documents pertinents. 5
5.2.3 Méthodologie pour l’identification des écarts . 5
5.3 Étape 2 — Rédaction du plan de gestion du bien-être animal . 6
5.4 Étape 3 — Mise en œuvre du plan de gestion du bien-être animal . 7
5.5 Étape 4 — Évaluation et révision . 8
Annexe A (informative) Seuils de bien-être animal pour les mesures axées sur les animaux .10
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Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération mondiale d’organismes
nationaux de normalisation (comités membres de l’ISO). L’élaboration des Normes internationales est
en général confiée aux comités techniques de l’ISO. Chaque comité membre intéressé par une étude
a le droit de faire partie du comité technique créé à cet effet. Les organisations internationales,
gouvernementales et non gouvernementales, en liaison avec l’ISO participent également aux travaux.
L’ISO collabore étroitement avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale (IEC) en ce qui
concerne la normalisation électrotechnique.
Les procédures utilisées pour élaborer le présent document et celles destinées à sa mise à jour sont
décrites dans les Directives ISO/IEC, Partie 1. Il convient, en particulier de prendre note des différents
critères d’approbation requis pour les différents types de documents ISO. Le présent document a été
rédigé conformément aux règles de rédaction données dans les Directives ISO/IEC, Partie 2 (voir www
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droits de propriété intellectuelle ou de droits analogues. L’ISO ne saurait être tenue pour responsable
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les références aux droits de propriété intellectuelle ou autres droits analogues identifiés lors de
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Introduction
La société s’intéresse de plus en plus au bien-être animal. La perception du bien-être animal est un sujet
complexe et multi-facettes, qui est influencé par les dimensions scientifiques, éthiques, historiques,
culturelles, religieuses, économiques et politiques. Le bien-être animal doit être traité d’une manière
scientifiquement crédible. Le Code sanitaire pour les animaux terrestres (Terrestrial Animal Health
Code, TAHC) publié par l’Organisation mondiale de la santé animale (OIE) établit des normes sur le bien-
être animal qui peuvent être utilisées pour établir les réglementations nationales et d’autres documents
pertinents sur le bien-être animal.
La gestion du bien-être animal, telle que décrite dans le présent document, a été développée en vue
d’être adaptée à diverses situations, parmi lesquelles:
— différents systèmes de production et d’organisations des filières de l’alimentation concernant les
produits d’origine animale, indépendamment de leur taille ou du pays concerné;
— contextes géographiques, culturels et religieux différents; et
— pays développés et en voie de développement.
L’objet du présent document est de garantir le bien-être des animaux élevés pour la production
d’aliments destinés à la consommation humaine ou à l’alimentation animale dans le monde entier, à
travers les objectifs suivants:
— fournir un outil de gestion pour la mise en œuvre des principes de bien-être animal du TAHC de l’OIE
(Section 7);
— définir des orientations pour la mise en œuvre de normes publiques ou privées sur le bien-être
animal et de la législation afférente, respectant au moins le TAHC de l’OIE (Section 7);
— faciliter l’intégration des principes de bien-être animal dans les relations entre entreprises.
Le concept des cinq libertés, tel qu’il est mentionné dans le Chapitre 7.1 du TAHC de l’OIE (être épargné
de la faim, de la soif et de la malnutrition, être épargné de la peur et de la détresse, être épargné de
l’inconfort physique et thermique, être épargné de la douleur, des blessures et des maladies, et être libre
d’exprimer des modes normaux de comportement), offre des orientations pour comprendre le bien-être
animal, identifier les aspects pertinents à prendre en considération et mettre en œuvre les pratiques
adaptées. Les principes généraux de bien-être des animaux dans les systèmes de production animale
(Article 7.1.4 du TAHC de l’OIE) fournissent une base pour définir les exigences pratiques permettant de
s’assurer que les cinq libertés sont respectées.
La gestion du bien-être animal peut être abordée de différentes manières, telles que la législation, les
codes de bonnes pratiques, des spécifications privées ou des exigences client/fournisseur.
Le présent document est destiné à soutenir la mise en œuvre de pratiques adaptées pour assurer le
bien-être animal dans les systèmes de production animale.
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Gestion du bien-être animal — Exigences générales
et orientations pour les organisations des filières
alimentaires
1 Domaine d’application
Le présent document fournit des exigences et des orientations pour la mise en œuvre des principes de
bien-être animal décrits dans l’introduction sur les recommandations relatives au bien-être animal du
TAHC de l’OIE (Chapitre 7.1).
Le présent document s’applique aux animaux terrestres élevés ou détenus pour la production d’aliments
destinés à la consommation humaine ou à l’alimentation animale. Les domaines suivants sont exclus:
animaux utilisés pour les activités de recherche et d’enseignement, animaux vivant dans des refuges et
des zoos, animaux de compagnie, animaux errants ou sauvages, animaux aquatiques, mise à mort pour
la santé publique ou pour la santé animale sous la direction de l’autorité compétente, pièges de mise à
mort sans cruauté pour les animaux nuisibles et à fourrure.
L’application du présent document se limite aux aspects pour lesquels il existe des chapitres spécifiques
au processus de manipulation-élevage ou à l’espèce dans le TAHC de l’OIE. Au moment de la publication
du présent document, ces chapitres étaient les suivants:
— Chapitre 7.2: Transport des animaux par voie maritime;
— Chapitre 7.3: Transport des animaux par voie terrestre;
— Chapitre 7.4: Transport des animaux par voie aérienne;
— Chapitre 7.5: Abattage des animaux;
— Chapitre 7.9: Bien-être animal dans les systèmes de production de bovins à viande;
— Chapitre 7.10: Bien-être animal dans les systèmes de production de poulets de chair; et
— Chapitre 7.11: Bien-être animal dans les systèmes de production de bovins laitiers.
Le présent document est conçu pour aider les utilisateurs à réaliser une analyse des écarts et à élaborer
un plan de gestion du bien-être animal en conformité avec le TAHC de l’OIE. Il peut également être
utilisé pour faciliter la mise en œuvre de normes sur le bien-être animal du secteur public ou privé qui
respectent au moins le TAHC de l’OIE.
Il est prévu de réviser le domaine d’application du présent document lorsque les dispositions sur le
bien-être animal du TAHC de l’OIE seront complétées ou modifiées.
2 Références normatives
Les documents suivants cités dans le texte constituent, pour tout ou partie de leur contenu, des
exigences du présent document. Pour les références datées, seule l’édition citée s’applique. Pour les
références non datées, la dernière édition du document de référence s’applique (y compris les éventuels
amendements).
1)
Code sanitaire pour les animaux terrestres, Organisation mondiale de la santé animale (TAHC de l’OIE)
1) http:// www .oie .int/ fr/ normes -internationales/ code -terrestre/ acces -en -ligne (et en particulier la Section 7
consacrée au bien-être animal).
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3 Termes et définitions
Pour les besoins du présent document, les termes et définitions suivants s’appliquent.
L’ISO et l’IEC tiennent à jour des bases de données terminologiques destinées à être utilisées en
normalisation, consultables aux adresses suivantes:
— IEC Electropedia: disponible à l’adresse http:// www .electropedia .org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: disponible à l’adresse http:// www .iso .org/ obp
3.1
animal
mammifère ou oiseau
[SOURCE: TAHC de l’OIE, modifiée — suppression des abeilles car elles ne sont pas incluses dans le
domaine d’application du présent document]
3.2
mesures axées sur les animaux
mesures faites sur l’animal
réponse d’un animal ou effet sur un animal permettant d’évaluer son bien-être; la réponse peut être
observée directement ou indirectement et ceci implique notamment l’utilisation de méthodes de recueil
de données de vie sur l’animal
Note 1 à l’article: Elles peuvent résulter d’un évènement spécifique (par exemple, une blessure) ou d’un effet
cumulé sur plusieurs jours, semaines ou mois (par exemple, l’état corporel).
Note 2 à l’article: Les mesures axées sur les animaux sont désignées comme étant des paramètres mesurables
fondés sur les résultats dans le TAHC de l’OIE. Les paramètres mesurables fondés sur les résultats consistent à
évaluer le degré de perturbation fonctionnelle (incidence, sévérité et durée) imputable aux lésions, aux maladies
et à la malnutrition, ou les modifications ou les effets physiologiques, comportementaux et immunologiques que
présentent les animaux en réponse à différentes sollicitations. Ils fournissent des informations sur les besoins et
les états affectifs des animaux, tels que la faim, la soif, la douleur et la peur, souvent en mesurant l’intensité de
leurs préférences, motivations et aversions. On les distingue des mesures reposant sur les ressources (3.9).
3.3
préposé aux animaux
personne disposant de connaissances sur le comportement et les besoins des animaux, qui, ayant un
comportement professionnel correspondant positivement à ces derniers associé à une expérience
appropriée, peut assurer l’efficacité de leur prise en charge et le respect de leur bien-être
[SOURCE: TAHC de l’OIE, modifiée — la phrase «Ces compétences peuvent avoir été acquises dans
le cadre d’une formation formelle ou de l’expérience pratique, voire dans le cadre des deux» a été
supprimée]
3.4
bien-être animal
manière dont un animal s’adapte aux conditions de vie qui l’entourent
Note 1 à l’article: Le TAHC de l’OIE définit le bien-être animal comme étant «la manière dont un animal évolue
dans les conditions qui l’entourent. Le bien-être d’un animal (évalué selon des bases scientifiques) est considéré
comme satisfaisant si les critères suivants sont réunis: bon état de santé, confort suffisant, bon état nutritionnel,
sécurité, possibilité d’expression du comportement naturel, absence de souffrances telles que douleur, peur ou
détresse. Le bien-être animal requiert les éléments suivants: prévention et traitement approprié des maladies,
protection, soins, alimentation adaptée, manipulations réalisées sans cruauté, abattage ou mise à mort effectuées
dans des conditions décentes. La notion de bien-être animal se réfère à l’état de l’animal; le traitement qu’un
animal reçoit est couvert par d’autres termes tels que soins, conditions d’élevage et bientraitance.»
[SOURCE: TAHC de l’OIE, modifiée — une partie de la définition a été déplacée dans la Note 1 à l’article]
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3.5
gestion du bien-être animal
activités nécessaires pour assurer le bien-être animal
Note 1 à l’article: Ce terme inclut les activités qui impliquent les animaux (le traitement qu’un animal reçoit,
également appelé soins, conditions d’élevage et bientraitance dans le TAHC de l’OIE), les activités qui impliquent
le personnel, et l’état et l’utilisation des installations prévues à cet effet.
3.6
plan de gestion du bien-être animal
document décrivant les principes, les politiques et les actions nécessaires à la gestion du bien-être animal
3.7
autorité compétente
autorité vétérinaire ou toute autre autorité gouvernementale d’un pays ayant la responsabilité de
mettre en œuvre les mesures relatives à la protection de la santé et du bien-être des animaux, de
gérer les activités de certification vétérinaire internationale et d’appliquer les autres normes et
recommandations figurant dans le TAHC de l’OIE, et présentant les compétences nécessaires à cet effet
[SOURCE: TAHC de l’OIE, modifiée]
3.8
organisation
personne ou groupe de personnes dotées d’une structure fonctionnelle propre permettant de disposer
des responsabilités, de l’autorité et des relations permettant d’atteindre leurs objectifs
Note 1 à l’article: Pour les besoins du présent document, le terme fait référence à un exploitant, à une entreprise
ou à un groupe d’exploitants d’entreprises, actifs sur l’ensemble ou sur un segment de filière alimentaire, ce qui
comprend les entreprises de sélection, les fermes de reproduction, les éleveurs, les compagnies de transport de
bétail et les abattoirs. Une organisation peut être publique ou privée, ce qui inclut notamment des entreprises
individuelles, des sociétés, des corporations, des firmes ou entreprises, les autorités, les partenariats, les
associations, les organismes de bienfaisance ou les institutions, ou toute combinaison de ces entités, qu’elles
soient enregistrées ou non comme publiques ou privées.
3.9
mesures reposant sur les ressources
mesures sur le milieu ambiant
facteur ou combinaison de facteurs pouvant être liés à un changement dans la probabilité d’occurrence
d’un bon ou d’un mauvais niveau de bien-être animal
Note 1 à l’article: Ces facteurs incluent les ressources (par exemple hébergement, espace alloué par animal,
installations de manipulation et de contention, température et qualité de l’air, paramètres de l’équipement
d’étourdissement) ou la gestion (par exemple du personnel, financière, des processus).
Note 2 à l’article: On les distingue des mesures axées sur les animaux (3.2).
4 Principes directeurs pour l’élaboration d’un plan de gestion du bien-être animal
4.1 L’organisation élaborant un plan de gestion du bien-être animal doit s’assurer que le plan:
a) permet la mise en œuvre des principes de bien-être animal de l’OIE et des lignes directrices ou
autres dispositions issues de normes privées ou publiques qui respectent au moins le TAHC de
l’OIE; les principes généraux de bien-être des animaux dans les systèmes de production animale
(Article 7.1.4 et autres chapitres pertinents de la Section 7 du TAHC de l’OIE) offrent des orientations
précieuses pour élaborer un plan de gestion du bien-être animal qui soit conforme au moins au
TAHC de l’OIE;
b) garantit l’engagement de la société opératrice à maintenir le bien-être animal, ce qui commence au
niveau de la Direction et est instillé à l’ensemble du personnel; ceci peut inclure l’identification d’un
responsable du bien-être animal ou d’autres moyens appropriés pour garantir que l’organisation
soit responsable du bien-être animal;
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c) couvre toutes les étapes de la vie des animaux sous la responsabilité de l’or
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST-TS ISO/TS 34700:2017
01-februar-2017
Upravljanje za dobrobit živali - Splošne zahteve in smernice za organizacije v
verigi preskrbe s hrano
Animal welfare management -- General requirements and guidance for organizations in
the food supply chain
Gestion du bien-être animal -- Exigences générales et lignes directrices pour les
organisations des filières alimentaires
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ISO/TS 34700:2016
ICS:
67.020 Procesi v živilski industriji Processes in the food
industry
oSIST-TS ISO/TS 34700:2017 en
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SPECIFICATION 34700
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2016-12-01
Animal welfare management —
General requirements and guidance for
organizations in the food supply chain
Gestion du bien-être animal — Exigences générales et orientations
pour les organisations des filières alimentaires
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Main principles in developing an animal welfare plan . 3
5 Developing an animal welfare plan . 4
5.1 General . 4
5.2 Step 1 — Identification of gaps . 4
5.2.1 General. 4
5.2.2 Identification of relevant documents . 5
5.2.3 Methodology for the identification of gaps . 5
5.3 Step 2 — Drafting of the animal welfare plan . 5
5.4 Step 3 — Implementation of the animal welfare plan . 6
5.5 Step 4 — Evaluation and review . 7
Annex A (informative) Animal welfare thresholds for animal-based measures .8
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Foreword
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Introduction
There is a growing focus in society on animal welfare. Perception of animal welfare is complex and
multifaceted, being influenced by scientific, ethical, historical, cultural, religious, economic and political
dimensions. When addressing animal welfare, it has to be done in a scientifically credible manner. The
Terrestrial Animal Health Code (TAHC) published by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
sets animal welfare standards to be used to establish national regulations and other relevant animal
welfare documents.
Animal welfare management, as described in this document, has been developed to be adapted to
various situations, including:
— different production systems and different organizations in the supply chain for products of animal
origin, regardless of size and country;
— different geographical, cultural and religious contexts; and
— developed as well as developing countries.
The purpose of this document is to ensure the welfare of animals raised for food or feed production
around the world through the following objectives:
— to provide a management tool for the implementation of the animal welfare principles of the OIE
TAHC (Section 7);
— to provide guidance for the implementation of public or private animal welfare standards and
relevant legislation that meet at least the OIE TAHC (Section 7);
— to facilitate the integration of animal welfare principles in business-to-business relations.
The concept of the five freedoms, as mentioned in Chapter 7.1 of the OIE TAHC (freedom from hunger,
thirst and malnutrition; freedom from fear and distress; freedom from physical and thermal discomfort;
freedom from pain, injury and disease; and freedom to express normal patterns of behaviour), provides
guidance on the understanding of animal welfare, on identifying the relevant aspects to be considered
and on implementing relevant practices. The general principles for the welfare of animals in livestock
production systems (Article 7.1.4 of the OIE TAHC) provide a basis for practical requirements to ensure
that the five freedoms are met.
Animal welfare management can be addressed in different ways, such as legislation, codes of good
practice, private specifications or client/supplier requirements.
This document is intended to support the implementation of relevant practices to ensure animal welfare
in livestock production systems.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/TS 34700:2016(E)
Animal welfare management — General requirements and
guidance for organizations in the food supply chain
1 Scope
This document provides requirements and guidance for the implementation of the animal welfare
principles as described in the introduction to the recommendations for animal welfare of the OIE TAHC
(Chapter 7.1).
This document applies to terrestrial animals bred or kept for the production of food or feed. The
following areas are excluded: animals used for research and educational activities, animals in animal
shelters and zoos, companion animals, stray and wild animals, aquatic animals, killing for public
or animal health purposes under the direction of the competent authority, humane killing traps for
nuisance and fur species.
Application of this document is limited to aspects for which process or species-specific chapters are
available in the OIE TAHC. At the time of publication of this document, they are:
— Chapter 7.2: Transport of animals by sea;
— Chapter 7.3: Transport of animals by land;
— Chapter 7.4: Transport of animals by air;
— Chapter 7.5: Slaughter of animals;
— Chapter 7.9: Animal welfare and beef cattle production systems;
— Chapter 7.10: Animal welfare and broiler chicken production systems; and
— Chapter 7.11: Animal welfare and dairy cattle production systems.
This document is designed to guide users in conducting a gap analysis and developing an animal welfare
plan that is aligned with the OIE TAHC. It can also be used to facilitate the implementation of any public
or private sector animal welfare standards that meet at least the OIE TAHC.
The scope of this document is intended to be revised as the animal welfare provisions of the OIE TAHC
are supplemented or amended.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
1)
Terrestrial Animal Health Code, World Organization for Animal Health (OIE TAHC)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
1) http://www.oie.int/en/international-standard-setting/terrestrial-code/access-online (and specifically
Section 7 dedicated to animal welfare).
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3.1
animal
mammal or bird
[SOURCE: OIE TAHC, modified — bees have been removed as they are not included in the scope of this
document]
3.2
animal-based measure
response of an animal or effect on an animal used to assess its welfare, which can be taken directly on
the animal or indirectly and includes amongst others the use of animal records
Note 1 to entry: It can result from a specific event (e.g. an injury) or be the cumulative outcome of many days,
weeks or months (e.g. body condition).
Note 2 to entry: Animal-based measures are referred to as outcome-based measurables in the OIE TAHC. Outcome-
based measurables involve assessing the degree (incidence, severity and duration) of impaired functioning
associated with injury, disease and malnutrition, or the physiological, behavioural and immunological changes
or effects that animals show in response to various challenges. They provide information on animals’ needs and
affective states such as hunger, thirst, pain and fear, often by measuring the strength of animals’ preferences,
motivations and aversions. These are distinguished from resource-based measures (3.9).
3.3
animal handler
person with knowledge of the behaviour and needs of animals who, with appropriate experience and
a professional and positive response to an animal’s needs, can achieve effective management and
good welfare
[SOURCE: OIE TAHC, modified — the sentence “Competence should be gained through formal training
and/or practical experience.” has been deleted]
3.4
animal welfare
how an animal is coping with the conditions in which it lives
Note 1 to entry: The OIE TAHC defines animal welfare as “how an animal is coping with the conditions in which
it lives. An animal is in a good state of welfare if (as indicated by scientific evidence) it is healthy, comfortable,
well nourished, safe, able to express innate behaviour, and if it is not suffering from unpleasant states such as
pain, fear and distress. Good animal welfare requires disease prevention and veterinary treatment, appropriate
shelter, management, nutrition, humane handling and humane slaughter/killing. Animal welfare refers to the
state of the animal; the treatment that an animal receives is covered by other terms such as animal care, animal
husbandry, and humane treatment”.
[SOURCE: OIE TAHC, modified — a part of the definition has been moved to Note 1 to entry]
3.5
animal welfare management
activities required to ensure animal welfare
Note 1 to entry: This term includes activities involving the animals (the treatment that an animal receives, also
called animal care, animal husbandry and humane treatment in OIE TAHC), activities involving staff, and the
status and use of facilities for this purpose.
3.6
animal welfare plan
document describing the principles, policies and actions necessary for animal welfare management
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3.7
competent authority
veterinary authority or other governmental authority of a country having the responsibility and
competence for ensuring or supervising the implementation of animal health and welfare measures,
international veterinary certification and other standards and recommendations in the OIE TAHC
[SOURCE: OIE TAHC, modified]
3.8
organization
person or group of people that has its own functions with responsibilities, authorities and relationships
to achieve its objectives
Note 1 to entry: For the purposes of this document, the term refers to a single business operator or a group
of business operators of the whole or a part of the food supply chain, including primary breeding companies,
animal farmers, livestock transport companies and slaughterhouses. An organization can be public or private
and includes, but is not limited to, sole-trader, company, corporation, firm, enterprise, authority, partnership,
association, charity or institution, or part of combination thereof, whether incorporated or not, public or private.
3.9
resource-based measure
factor or combination of factors that may be linked to a change in the likelihood of good or poor
animal welfare
Note 1 to entry: These factors include resources (e.g. housing, space allowance per animal, handling and restraint
facilities, air temperature and quality, stunning equipment parameters) or management (e.g. personnel, financial,
process).
Note 2 to entry: These are distinguished from animal-based measures (3.2).
4 Main principles in dev
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