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National Traceability Performance Standards

The 'National Traceability Performance Standards' were endorsed by PIMC in May 2004. These performance standards are a result of consultation with state and territory technical advisors and industry experts. It is envisaged that all states and territories will aim to meet these standards. Regular audits are undertaken by Animal Health Australia as a process for the continual improvement of the various systems.

National Traceability Performance Standards

Applicable to all FMD susceptible livestock species1

1.1

Within 24 hours of the relevant CVO2 being notified3, it must be possible to determine the location(s)4 where a specified animal was resident during the previous 30 days.

1.2

Within 24 hours it must be also possible to determine the location(s)4 where all susceptible animals that resided concurrently and/or subsequently on any of the properties on which a specified animal has resided in the last 30 days.

Applicable to cattle only5

2.1

Within 48 hours of the relevant CVO2 being notified3, it must be possible to establish the location(s)4 where a specified animal has been resident during its life.

2.2

Within 48 hours of the relevant CVO2 being notified3, it must be possible to establish a listing of all cattle that have lived on the same property as the specified animal at any stage during those animals' lives.

2.3

Within 48 hours of the relevant CVO2 being notified3, it must also be possible to determine the current location4 of all cattle that resided on the same property as the specified animal at any time during those animals' lives.

Applicable to all FMD susceptible livestock species except cattle (lifetime traceability excluding the preceding 30 days - addressed by 1.1 and 1.2 above)

3.1

Within 14 days of the relevant CVO2 being notified3, it must be possible to determine all locations4 where a specified animal has been resident during its life.

3.2

Within 21 days of the relevant CVO2 being notified3, it must also be possible to determine the location4 of all susceptible animals that resided concurrently with a specified animal at any time during the specified animal's life.

Notes:

Applicable to all FMD susceptible livestock species1
1.1	Within 24 hours of the relevant CVO2 being notified3, it must be possible to determine the location(s)4 where a specified animal was resident during the previous 30 days.
1.2	Within 24 hours it must be also possible to determine the location(s)4 where all susceptible animals that resided concurrently and/or subsequently on any of the properties on which a specified animal has resided in the last 30 days.
Applicable to cattle only5
2.1	Within 48 hours of the relevant CVO2 being notified3, it must be possible to establish the location(s)4 where a specified animal has been resident during its life.
2.2	Within 48 hours of the relevant CVO2 being notified3, it must be possible to establish a listing of all cattle that have lived on the same property as the specified animal at any stage during those animals' lives.
2.3	Within 48 hours of the relevant CVO2 being notified3, it must also be possible to determine the current location4 of all cattle that resided on the same property as the specified animal at any time during those animals' lives.
Applicable to all FMD susceptible livestock species except cattle (lifetime traceability excluding the preceding 30 days - addressed by 1.1 and 1.2 above)
3.1	Within 14 days of the relevant CVO2 being notified3, it must be possible to determine all locations4 where a specified animal has been resident during its life.
3.2	Within 21 days of the relevant CVO2 being notified3, it must also be possible to determine the location4 of all susceptible animals that resided concurrently with a specified animal at any time during the specified animal's life.

1. For the purposes of these Standards, 'FMD susceptible species' means cattle, sheep, goats, and domesticated buffalo, deer, pigs, camels and camelids.

2. 'The relevant CVO' means the state or territory Chief Veterinary Officer, or their delegate, in the jurisdiction where the specified animal is located or has been traced to.

3. For the purposes of these Standards, the term 'notified' means the relevant CVO is aware of an incident that required tracing.

4. 'Location' means any definable parcel of land including (but not limited to): any parcel of land with a Property Identification Code, travelling stock routes, saleyards, abattoirs, feedlots, live export collection depots, show grounds, Crown land and transport staging depots.

5. Given the risks posed by BSE, it was considered appropriate to establish separate Standards for cattle.

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