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THE DAIRY DIARYFARM CONTACTS – 2015/2016 SEASONSupply Number

Farm Name

Farm Operators

National Animal Identifi cation and Traceback (NAIT) Number

CONTACT NAME OF PERSON LANDLINE MOBILE

Suspect Milk: Direct all calls regarding inhibitory testing, milk cooling or agitation faults to Fonterra

0800 65 65 68

Area Manager

Sustainable Dairying Advisor

AsureQuality 0508 00 11 22

QCONZ 0800 72 66 95

DairyNZ 0800 4 DAIRYNZ (0800 43 24 79 69)

Primary ITO Industry training 0800 20 80 20 www.primaryito.ac.nz

Fonterra Growsafe Dairy Industry training 0800 27 23 37 [email protected]

Veterinarian

Regional Council

Milking Machine Company

Refrigeration Service

Exotic Disease ReportingMPI Biosecurity

New Zealand0800 80 99 66

Animal Welfare

Welfare issue 0800 65 65 68

DairyNZ Early Response

0800 4 DairyNZ (0800 43 24 79)

National Poisons and Hazardous Chemicals Information

Urgent information 0800 POISON (0800 76 47 66)

Non-urgent 03 479 7227 www.poisons.co.nz

Feedback about the Dairy Diary can be sent to [email protected].

All Fonterra farmers are required to meet Ministry for Primary Industries regulatory requirements. The Dairy Diary is a quality management document referenced in Fonterra’s Risk Management Programme. © Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited 2015All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited.

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THE DAIRY DIARY 2015/2016SUPPORTING YOU TO FARM FOR THE FUTURE

WELCOME TO THE NEW SEASON.

As in other years, this diary provides you with both helpful material and a place to record information necessary to meet government, customer and community requirements.

In response to farmer feedback we have made some content and format changes to this year’s diary. These changes are intended to make the diary easier to use, the requirements clearer and to assist when recording your operational information.

The information that you record in this diary helps your Co-op to meet essential information requirements relating to food safety, quality management, animal health and welfare and environmental management. It also helps us to provide support to you, helps you avoid risk, meet regulatory requirements and provides a ‘one-stop shop’ for your on-farm information in these areas. Most importantly, this information is essential in our aspiration to be the world’s most trusted source of dairy nutrition.

In a global environment where government and customer assurance are constantly evolving, the information recorded in your diary provides a means of ensuring and demonstrating the high quality standards that Fonterra farmers apply to their farm operations. This information also assists in demonstrating the eff ectiveness of current programmes and supports the argument that more restrictive regulation is not required.

We hope that you fi nd this year’s Dairy Diary useful and, as always, would appreciate your feedback, particularly suggestions for further improvements. If you have any questions about the diary or recording information, please call your local Services Team on 0800 65 65 68.

We wish you a safe, productive and high milk quality season.

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YOUR FARM SOURCE TEAMS WORK WITH YOU TO:

• Ensure you have the freedom to operate, grow and keep farming for future generations

• Gain the confi dence of our local communities

• Continue to have access to international and high value markets

• Reduce regulatory risk

• Sustain a Co-op that we are all very proud of.

Great progress has been made by our Co-op’s farmers in achieving in areas such as high rates of stock exclusion from waterways and low average somatic cell counts, demonstrating commitment to be proud of, to the environment, high quality milk and good animal health.

Our focus for the coming season will include continued support for you in areas such as reduction in detergent and teat spray residues in milk, preparing for upcoming milk temperature regulation changes and to prepare information so we can produce your farm’s nitrogen use effi ciency and loss reports.

For further information about our on-farm support programmes, contact your Area Manager, Regional Food Safety Manager, Sustainable Dairying Advisor, visit the Farm Source website or call your Services Team on 0800 65 65 68.

To fi nd out more about our Farm Source app, please visit the Farm Source website.

OUR ON-FARM SUPPORT PROGRAMMES HELP FONTERRA FARMERS TO MEET COMMUNITY, CUSTOMER, INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

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Completion of the 2015/2016 Dairy Diary is a condition of supply. To ensure you know exactly what pages need to be completed, we have a colour coding system that works as follows:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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SECURITY OF MILK

Every farm is required to have an approved vat lock.

You are required to have a system in place to ensure that milk which is not intended for supply is secured to avoid accidental collection.

SUSPECT, CONTAMINATED MILK OR MILK REJECTED BY FONTERRAYou cannot present milk that has been previously rejected by Fonterra – this includes milk rejected due to elevated temperature or inhibitory substances contamination.

Record your procedure for securing the vat – this must include where the approved vat lock is kept.

CALF MILK STORAGE(Includes any Fonterra or farmer-owned vat that the tanker can connect to)

Do you intend to store calf milk in a vat?

Yes No

State how you will identify and secure the vat if you intend to store calf milk.

Calf milk vats are required to be identified with a sticker and locked with an approved vat lock (as shown).

Vat locks are sold at Farm Source stores. Stickers are available from the Services Team, 0800 65 65 68.

Collection of milk not intended for supply from an unsecured vat will attract a minimum deduction of $1,600 plus GST and may be subject to liquidated damages of up to $300,000.

MANDATORYYou are required to complete Red pages and sections to fulfi l your obligations under Fonterra’s Risk Management Programme.

This information is mandatory as a condition of supply and will be examined at your annual Farm Dairy and Environmental Assessment.

It is a Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) requirement that farm records are kept for a minimum of four years.

More details on the reasons why we have rules can be found in the Green section – Food Safety Risk Programme.

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Fonterra Growsafe Dairy are training programmes designed specifically for pastoral dairy farmers. They are short, sharp and relevant half-day workshops.

The courses are run in partnership with Fonterra, Primary ITO and Growsafe, and help ensure best practice is followed – protecting you, your staff, the environment and our reputation as a trusted source of dairy nutrition.

FONTERRA GROWSAFE DAIRY

Register now:

Call to register your interest and confirm a suitable date and venue.

Call 0800 27 33 37 or email [email protected] with your supply number, party number and the names of those who would like to attend.

FONTERRA GROWSAFE DAIRY STAGE 1 The Core Skills course is a practical half-day training programme that will ensure best practice is understood. Key learning:

• Importance of protecting your milk from contaminants

• Understanding chemical labels

• Safe use of agrichemicals

• Safe handling and storage of agrichemicals

• Use of dairy detergents and animal health products.

Stage One is ideal for all farm workers and managers.

FONTERRA GROWSAFE DAIRY STAGE 2 The Management Skills course incorporates approved handlers. It focuses on the safe and effective management of agrichemical use. Key learning:

• Managing risk to people, the environment and food safety

• Legislative requirements for farm owners/managers

• Requirements for person in charge

• Managing agrichemical application and disposal

• Emergency management.

Stage Two is designed for farm owners and managers. To attend you need to have completed a Stage 1 course or have a current or recently expired Growsafe or Approved Handler certificate.

“The core skills course was very good. It was easy to learn, and the teachers made it very user-friendly. It made me more environmentally aware of the chemicals we use and how we should be handling them. Stage 2 was more challenging but it follows on really well from Stage 1.” – Kaikoura sharemilker Craig Sigglekow

RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICEAmber pages will not be examined as part of your annual Farm Dairy and Environmental Assessment. However, completing them will help ensure you have a robust quality management system in place.

OPTIONAL AND INFORMATIONALGreen pages off er useful information for better managing your farm.

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MONTHLY GRAZING PLANNER

TO DO NOTES

JUNE DAY NIGHT NOTES

DAY DATE HERD 1 HERD 2 HERD 1 HERD 2

Monday 1

Tuesday 2

Wednesday 3

Thursday 4

Friday 5

Saturday 6

Sunday 7

Monday 8

Tuesday 9

Wednesday 10

Thursday 11

Friday 12

Saturday 13

Sunday 14

Monday 15

Tuesday 16

Wednesday 17

Thursday 18

Friday 19

Saturday 20

Sunday 21

Monday 22

Tuesday 23

Wednesday 24

Thursday 25

Friday 26

Saturday 27

Sunday 28

Monday 29

Tuesday 30

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CONTENTS

Farm Contacts .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1Introduction to the Dairy Diary ...........................................................................................................................................................2On-Farm Support Programmes ............................................................................................................................................................3Instructions for Use .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4Contents .........................................................................................................................................................................................................5Planner 2015/2016 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Food Safety and Quality ManagementAnimal Welfare ......................................................................................................................................................................................8Security of Milk .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10Milking Plant and Vat Cleaning/Farm Dairy Water .............................................................................................................11Use of the Farm Dairy/Food Grade Safe Materials ............................................................................................................12Milker Health ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 13Animal Remedies ...............................................................................................................................................................................14Sick and Diseased Cows.................................................................................................................................................................. 15Milk Harvesting ..................................................................................................................................................................................16Milk Disposal ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17Pest Control ..........................................................................................................................................................................................18Brought-in Feeds ................................................................................................................................................................................19Agrichemical Use ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20Biosecurity/Animal Body Condition ..........................................................................................................................................21Fonterra Growsafe Dairy ...............................................................................................................................................................22Staff Training and Competency/Farm Dairy Operations ................................................................................................ 23Pre-season and Grade Busting Checklist ...............................................................................................................................24Milking Plant Diagram .................................................................................................................................................................... 25Milk Plant Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................26Milk Cooling ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 27Food Safety – Risk Programme ...................................................................................................................................................29Supply Fonterra Factsheets ...........................................................................................................................................................31Rainfall Chart ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 32Milk Quality Tests, Standards and Demerits 2015/2016 ................................................................................................. 33

Diary ..................................................................................................................................... 37(including Monthly Grazing Planners, Monthly Hygiene Assessments, Body Condition Score March, April, May)

Mandatory Recording Pages (these pages start from the back of the Dairy Diary) ......................................1Milk Withholding Period ...................................................................................................................................................................2Required Animal Health Records .................................................................................................................................................3Treatment Register – Lactation Period and Diseased Animal Records ...................................................................... 4Dry Cow Treatment (DCT) .............................................................................................................................................................21Dry Cow Treatment Records ........................................................................................................................................................22Herd Health Treatments ................................................................................................................................................................26Agrichemical Blanket Spraying ...................................................................................................................................................28Nitrogen Recording Pages (this booklet is at the back of this diary or you can complete it online on Farm Source)

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2015 JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER

THU 1 Hygiene Assessment

FRI 2

SAT 1 3

SUN 2 4 1

MON 1Queen’s Birthday

3 Hygiene Assessment 5 2Marlborough Anniversary

Hygiene Assessment Hygiene Assessment

TUE 2 4 1 Hygiene Assessment 6 3

WED 3 1 Hygiene Assessment 5 2 7 4

THU 4 2 6 3 8 5

FRI 5 3 7 4 9 6

SAT 6 4 8 5 10 7

SUN 7 5 9 6 11 8

MON 8 6 10 7 12 9

TUE 9 7 11 8 13 10

WED 10

National Fieldays Mystery

Creek

8 12 9 14 11

THU 11 9 13 10 15 12

FRI 12 10 14 11 16 13 Canterbury Anniversary

SAT 13 11 15 12 17 14

SUN 14 12 16 13 18 15

MON 15 13 17 14 19 16

TUE 16 14 18 15 20 17

WED 17 15 19 16 21 18

THU 18 16 20 17 22 19

FRI 19 17 21 18 23 Hawke’s Bay Anniversary 20

SAT 20 18 22 19 24 21

SUN 21 19 23 20 25 22

MON 22 20 24 21 26 Labour Day 23

TUE 23 21 25 22 27 24

WED 24 22 26 23 28 25 Fonterra Annual Meeting

THU 25 23 27 24 29 26

FRI 26 24 28 25 30 27

SAT 27 25 29 26 31 Update Nitrogen Form 28

SUN 28 26 30 27 29

MON 29 27 31 Update Nitrogen Form 28 South Canterbury Anniversary 30

Westland Anniversary

Update Nitrogen Form

TUE 30 Update Nitrogen Form 28 29

WED 29 30 Update Nitrogen Form

THU 30

FRI 31 Update Nitrogen Form

2015 JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER

PLANNER 2015/2016

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DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY 2016

THU

1New Year’s Day

1 Hygiene Assessment FRIHygiene Assessment

2 Day After New Year’s Day 2 SAT

3 3 1 SUN

4 Day After New Year’s Day Holiday 1

Auckland/Northland and Nelson Anniversaries 4 2 Hygiene Assessment MON

Hygiene Assessment

1 Hygiene Assessment 5 2 1 Hygiene Assessment 5 3 TUE

2 6 3 2 6 4 WED

3 7 4 3 7 5 THU

4 8 5 4 8 6 FRI

5 9 6 Waitangi Day 5 9 7 SAT

6 10 7 6 10 8 SUN

7 11 8 Waitangi Day Holiday 7 11 9 MON

8 12 9 8 12 10 TUE

9 13 10Southern Field Days Waimumu

9 13 11 WED

10 14 11 10 14 12 THU

11 15 12 11 15 13 FRI

12 16 13 12 16 14 SAT

13 17 14 13 17 15 SUN

14 18 15 14 TaranakiAnniversary 18 16 MON

15 19 Wellington Anniversary 16 15 19 17 TUE

16 20 17 16 20 18 WED

17 21 18 17Central Districts

Field Days Feilding

21 19 THU

18 22 19 18 22 20 FRI

19 23 20 19 23 21 SAT

20 24 21 20 24 22 SUN

21 25 Wellington Anniversary 22 21 OtagoAnniversary 25 ANZAC Day 23 MON

22 26 23 22 26 24 TUE

23 27 24 23 27 25 WED

24 28 25Northland Field Days Dargaville

24 28 26 THU

25 Christmas Day 29 26 25 Good Friday 29 27 FRI

26 Boxing Day 30 27 26 30 28 SAT

27 31 Update Nitrogen Form 28 27 Easter Sunday 29 SUN

28 Boxing Day Holiday 29 Update Nitrogen Form 28 Easter Monday 30 MON

29 29 Southland Anniversary 31 TUE

30 30 WED

31 Update Nitrogen Form 31 THU

FRI

DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY 2016

PLANNER 2015/2016

Body Condition Score

Complete Nitrogen Form





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ANIMAL WELFARE

Fonterra is a world-leading dairy manufacturer due in part to the care that Fonterra farmers have for their animals.

Customers and the general public expect milk to be harvested in accordance with good animal husbandry practices.

The following are areas of focus for the dairy industry – please take the time to read through and complete these procedures.

CALF MANAGEMENTCalf welfare is an important issue, both in New Zealand and overseas. All parts of the system, including farmers, transport operators and processors, have a role to play in ensuring the welfare of these animals. All animals deserve to be treated with respect.

Do you send bobby calves to slaughter? Yes No

If yes, where are bobby calves stored/housed for collection? (Must not be visible from the road.)

WHERE YOU CAN FIND SUPPORT

www.nzfarmsource.co.nz/business/advice-support/supply-fonterra/animal-health/Bobby Calves Factsheet

www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/calves-and-young-stockResources are available at this link to help farmers identify and meet the welfare needs of bobby calves.

TRIMMING AND TAIL DOCKINGTail shortening above the 2–3 vertebrae is an off ence under the Animal Welfare Act. Individuals can be fi ned up to $25,000 and face up to six months in prison. Companies (which include farm businesses) can be fi ned up to $125,000 for an off ence. Restrictions may also be placed on the ability to own or farm livestock.

Recommended best practice is to trim the switch. Tail shortening should only be considered as a last resort after switch trimming and other methods have not succeeded.

Are there animals on your farm with docked tails?

Yes No

If yes, when did docking last take place (year)?

My current policy for tail management is:


www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/welfareIncludes questions and answers on the Painful Procedures Code and the Dairy Code of Welfare.

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HUMANE SLAUGHTERThe humane slaughter of animals is a necessary part of farming life and should be carried out with the minimum amount of pain, suff ering and distress to the animal.

The use of blunt force as a method to routinely euthanise animals is not permitted by MPI.

Captive bolts are the industry-preferred method of calf slaughter. If you use a captive bolt you are required to involve a secondary step to ensure the calf has died, through either pithing or slitting of the throat to sever the major blood vessels.

Acceptable humane slaughter methods are:

• Captive bolt (followed by secondary step)

• Firearm

• Vet-administered lethal injection.

Persons trained and responsible for humane slaughter:

Name: Name:

Contact: Contact:

Class of stock Humane Slaughter Method

Calves

Secondary step (record method if using a captive bolt)

Heifers and steers

Mature cows

Bulls


www.dairynz.co.nz/publications/animal/dairy-cattle-code-of-welfare-2014Download the Dairy Code of Welfare, which includes information on MPI’s decision to ban the use of blunt force trauma as a method to routinely euthanise calves.

DEAD ANIMAL DISPOSALIf dead animals are stored for collection, it must be an area that is not visible from the roadside (preferably not by the roadside and covered) and not within 45 metres of your farm dairy.

Dead animals will be disposed of in the following manner:

Record where dead animals are stored prior to collection (if collected):


Check with your local council about regulations regarding off al holes.

ANIMAL WELFARE

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SECURITY OF MILK

Every farm is required to have an approved vat lock.

You are required to have a system in place to ensure that milk which is not intended for supply is secured to avoid accidental collection.

SUSPECT, CONTAMINATED MILK OR MILK REJECTED BY FONTERRAYou cannot present milk that has been previously rejected by Fonterra – this includes milk rejected due to elevated temperature or inhibitory substances contamination.

Record your procedure for securing the vat – this must include where the approved vat lock is kept.

CALF MILK STORAGE(Includes any Fonterra or farmer-owned vat that the tanker can connect to.)

Do you intend to store calf milk in a vat?

Yes No

State how you will identify and secure the vat if you intend to store calf milk.

Calf milk vats are required to be identifi ed with a sticker and locked with an approved vat lock (as shown).

Vat locks are sold at Farm Source stores. Stickers are available from the Services Team, 0800 65 65 68.

Collection of milk not intended for supply from an unsecured vat will attract a minimum deduction of $1,600 plus GST and may be subject to liquidated damages of up to $300,000.

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PREVENTION OF CIP RESIDUES IN MILK FOR SUPPLYYou are required to rinse all detergent residues from the milking plant and silo.

Tick which methods are incorporated into your displayed wash programme.

MILKING PLANT

COMPLIANT WATER TEMPORARY WATER EXCLUSION

Rinse prior to next milking

1. Drain completely.

2. Rinse plant with a minimum of 5 litres of water per set of clusters.

3. Open and drain.


1. Drain completely.

2. Rinse plant with a minimum of 5 litres of water and approved chlorine solution per set of clusters.

3. Open and drain.

Note: 5ml of chlorine solution per 100 litres of water should be adequate (based on 10% chlorine solution).

If you are rinsing with water that fails on clarity then water should be fi ltered before rinsing.

MILK VAT

COMPLIANT WATER TEMPORARY WATER EXCLUSION


1. Rinse with a minimum of 120 litres of water.


1. Rinse with a minimum of 120 litres of water with approved chlorine solution (as outlined above).

WASH PROGRAMMEYou are required to have a suitable cleaning routine displayed in your farm dairy. Cleaning routines for the milking plant and the vat are available from your detergent company representative.

Where is your cleaning routine displayed?

MILKING PLANT AND VAT CLEANING

Tick your current farm dairy water status: Complies Temp water exclusion

On what criteria has your water failed: Checklist risk Clarity E.coli

Your Farm Dairy Assessor can provide a list of service providers who can help.

Record the actions you intend to take to achieve a compliant water status.

FARM DAIRY WATER

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USE OF THE FARM DAIRY

If you want to build a new farm dairy or make changes to your existing dairy please talk to your Farm Dairy Assessor to discuss what approvals are required.

Consult your Farm Dairy Assessor prior to the commencement of farm dairy alterations/changes within 45 metres of the farm dairy. This will ensure your changes are compliant with regulatory and Fonterra requirements.

Buildings within 20 metres of the farm dairy are considered to be part of the farm dairy and are required to be maintained as per the farm dairy standards. Products stored in this area must be approved for use in the farm dairy. This area is required to be kept clean and tidy.

MINIMUM DISTANCESThe following distances from the milking area, milk receiving area, milk storage room/area and milk collection point are required to be observed.

• Effl uent pond/storage(>22,500 litres)

• Silage and baleage

• Pigs• Dead animals• Stand-off pad• Unconcreted

feed pad/herd housing

• Effl uent sump*(22,500 - 100,000 litres)

• Poultry/Dog/Cat housing• Livestock housing/Loafi ng barns

(concrete)• Hay barns/Other buildings• Stand-off pad/feed pad impervious

cleanable fl oor• Fertiliser storage• Supplement feed storage• Pesticide storage and mixing

• Effl uent sump(<22,500 litres)

• Septic tanks• Grain silo if over

concrete(must be 10m from milk vat)

>10m >20m >45mFARM DAIRY

*Specifi c conditions apply – contact your Farm Dairy Assessor before planning any alteration.

If the Farm Dairy Assessor arrives and fi nds non-compliant alterations you may be asked to remove or rectify at your cost.

Your farm dairy is a food producing unit, therefore all components that make up your dairy are required to meet MPI’s standards. This includes anything used to clean or sanitise the milking plant, yard or bail area. Only use food grade materials or dairy-approved chemicals in your dairy and if you have any doubts please call your chemical representative or your Farm Dairy Assessor for clarifi cation.

FOOD GRADE SAFE MATERIALS

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It is the responsibility of the Farm Dairy Operator to ensure that all personnel are free of communicable diseases. Any person suff ering from a notifi able disease or any other food safety-related illness is required to have no contact with raw milk or cows producing milk.

It is very important that all staff are aware of this requirement.

If a milker is diagnosed with a notifi able disease or food safety illness then:

• They are required to have no contact with raw milk or cows producing raw milk until declared free of the illness by a doctor

• The details of the illness must be recorded and kept in a confi dential fi le.

Exclusion would normally be for a minimum of 24 hours after all symptoms have disappeared. However, medical clearance may be required fi rst depending on the type of disease – check with your doctor.

Examples of notifi able diseases are salmonella, listeria and campylobacter. Refer to the Ministry of Health website (www.health.govt.nz) if you are unsure or require a full list of notifi able diseases.

Location of confi dential fi le.

MILKER HEALTH

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ANIMAL REMEDIES

Any treatments given to a cow, regardless of whether it has a withholding time, are required to be recorded.

You are required to have a current Restricted Veterinary Medicines (RVM) consultation document from your vet that details the RVMs that you are using and what conditions they are being used to treat.

Record the vet clinic that you use.

Record where you store your RVM consultation document.

NON-RVM TREATMENTSRecord non-RVM treatments not covered under your consultation document from your vet.

Remedy/Treatment Use Milk withholding Meat withholding

Ex a mp l e : Pou r - on Wo rm C ontro l N I L N I L

INDUCTIONThe wider industry, including Federated Farmers, DairyNZ, New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) and Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand, has set the policy that from the 2015/2016 season onwards there are to be no routine inductions undertaken on New Zealand dairy farms.

If an induction is necessary due to extraordinary situations outside of farm management control that signifi cantly impact breeding performance, farmers will need to apply for a one-off dispensation. You should discuss this with your vet who is required to apply for an exemption via DairyNZ. If an exemption were to be granted, you would need to retain a record of this approval at your Farm Dairy Assessment.

There is a review panel to ensure consistent decisions across the country and across all dairy companies. The review panel comprises representatives of DCANZ (at a company technical level), NZVA, Federated Farmers and DairyNZ.

Have any animals been induced this season? Yes No

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SICK AND DISEASED COWS

All treated, sick, diseased and Colostrum cows are required to be Marked, Recorded and Separated before Treatment. They must be then kept in a separate mob and milked only once the vat is disconnected. Treatments should only be administered after the milking herd has left the milking area and the vat is disconnected.

MARKING, RECORDING, SEGREGATION AND TREATMENT (MRST) PROCEDURE

Marking System Describe the marking system on your farm

Individual animal ID

Marking sick/diseased cows

Marking treated cows

Marking Colostrum cows

Marking Dry Cow Therapy cows

Recording System Describe the recording system on your farm

Temporary recording method

Permanent recording method

Dry Cow Therapy recording method

Segregation System Describe the segregation system on your farm

Treated, sick or diseased cows

Colostrum cows

Dry Cow Therapy cows

After completing these steps, you may Treat the animal.

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MILK HARVESTING

State your milking procedure for each of the following:

TEAT CLEANINGYou may only milk cows with clean udders and teats.

State your steps for identifying and cleaning udders and teats.

DISEASE MANAGEMENT You must not supply milk from cows displaying clinical signs of disease.

Describe how diseased cows are identifi ed – include methods for checking for clinical and sub-clinical mastitis.

Record herd SCC trigger level for stripping herd.

− Strip herd immediately after noticing clots on the milk fi lter.

− Strip herd when the SCC rises above your trigger level. The dairy industry target is 150,000 SCC average across

New Zealand farms.

TEAT SPRAY

If you use teat spray, record product(s) and how and when the teat spray is applied.

Teat spray is a milk residue risk that must be applied as per the label.

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MILK DISPOSAL

Milk that is unacceptable for supply or is unable to be collected by Fonterra (through reasons like natural disaster), and cannot be held on-farm for feeding to other animals, is required to be disposed of by the methods below.

PREFERABLE METHODThe milk will be collected for feeding to animals off -farm. In this instance the person/business taking collection of milk will be notifi ed of the reason for the milk being unacceptable, the disease involved and/or the treatment used.

ALTERNATIVE METHODYour resource consent or permitted activity conditions for effl uent disposal may not authorise the discharge of reject milk, or may impose restrictions that are more stringent than those specifi ed below. We recommend that you discuss the legal implications of any discharge with your regional council prior to commencing disposal.

OPTION 1 – IRRIGATION TO LANDIf feeding milk to your own stock or having it collected for off -farm animal consumption is not possible, utilise your effl uent storage facility to practise deferred irrigation when soil and weather conditions allow. This can also assist with water dilution of the milk. If this is not possible, land-based irrigation will still be required with the same requirements, which are:

• Milk will be diluted at a rate of 10 litres of water to 1 litre of milk

• Irrigate onto recently grazed pasture

• Use as much land area as practically possible

• If possible, use land that can be worked following application

• Monitor the application to ensure that there is no ponding, run-off or other types of discharges to water bodies, such as through artifi cial drainage

• Do not apply more than 50,000L/Ha or 5L/m2 of milk diluted with water.

Do not apply diluted milk to land that is within 20 metres of a drain or waterway, or to paddocks that are steep, have sub-surface drainage or are prone to run-off .

OPTION 2 – TREATMENT PONDSIf it is not possible to feed milk to your own stock or have it collected for off -farm animal consumption or land-based irrigation (stated above), oxidation ponds that discharge to water can cope with milk without any apparent harmful eff ect for short periods of time, as long as the treatment system is adequately sized for the herd and is well maintained.

• Ponds should be able to receive up to four milkings with no detrimental eff ects on effl uent quality or pond operation.

• If possible, the treated effl uent should be spread onto land as soon as possible (i.e. using a contractor).

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PEST CONTROL

You are required to have a pest management plan at your farm dairy. Pests include rats, mice, birds, cats and insects.

PROTECT YOUR MILK IN THE VAT• Cover all entry points into the vat at all times e.g. the milk inlet hole on the bridge of wing lidded vats.

• Look inside the vat before closing the manhole door prior to the fi rst milking.

PREVENTION• Repair holes in the walls/ceilings of the farm dairy.

• Avoid clutter inside the farm dairy including storage areas.

• Manage storage of animal feeds.

• Keep areas and buildings surrounding the farm dairy free from rubbish and vegetation.

POISONS• Poisons such as rat bait must not be stored in the farm dairy.

• If rodent baits are used they must not be laid in the milk storage and collection area, and are required to be laid in a bait station or similar. Bait stations must not be accessible to food producing animals.

PEST MANAGEMENT PLANRecord the products that you use to manage pests.

Brand To control what pest?

Record where you store bait poisons.(Recommendation: Store them in an agrichemical store out of reach of children and animals.)

Describe where you place your bait stations.(Describe or draw a diagram of your farm dairy and surrounds. Place an X where you place your bait stations.)

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BROUGHT-IN FEEDS

FEED DOCUMENTATIONIt is an MPI requirement when accepting brought-in feeds that they must only be received when delivered with documentation identifying:

• What it contains

• Source (where it came from)

• Confi rmation that it is suitable for feeding to lactating dairy animals.

Feeds can pose a range of risks to your milk and your milking animals. You are required to ensure brought-in feeds do not:

• Contain ruminant protein, residues or toxins that may aff ect animal health or milk food safety

• Come from land that has had human waste, meat processing waste or industrial waste applied to it that does not meet the Animal Feed requirements of the Farmers’ Handbook.

We recommend any contract signed with a feed provider allows for consignments to be rejected when they cannot be confi rmed as suitable for feeding to dairy animals.

A DOCUMENTATION TEMPLATE FOR DOMESTICALLY SOURCED FEEDS CAN BE FOUND ON FARM SOURCE.www.nzfarmsource.co.nz/business/my-business/supplier-forms/

FEED STORAGEYou are required to ensure that:

• Storage is used solely for the storage and mixing of feed

• Feed remains dry at all times

• Pests and vermin are controlled (bait stations)

• Storage conditions are appropriate for the feed type to prevent contamination or degradation.

RETAINED RECORDSYou are required to:

1. File feed purchase dockets, delivery dockets and declarations of suitability of feeds for dairy animals for at least four years.

2. Record all supplementary feed inputs in the Fonterra Nitrogen Recording Booklet at the back of this Dairy Diary. This includes supplementary feed inputs that are:

• Obtained from a third party and brought onto the farm

• Produced on support land and brought onto the farm

• Produced on-farm as fodder crops

• Produced on-farm as pasture silage, baleage or hay

• Grazing and feed fed to dairy animals on support land.

Record where you fi le feed purchase and delivery dockets.

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AGRICHEMICAL USE

SECURE THE PADDOCK AFTER SPRAYING If paddocks are grazed within the non-grazing period, there is the potential to contaminate the milk in the vat. Sprays can also be poisonous to livestock. We strongly recommend you lock and chain the paddock’s gateway and display a sign on it. You should inform all staff of the non-grazing withholding period and record the paddock number and ‘safe to graze’ date in your Dairy Diary and on the whiteboard where all staff can see it.

PREPARATION AND MIXINGChemicals not approved for use in the farm dairy, such as insecticides, fungicides and herbicides, must not be prepared/mixed within 20 metres of the farm dairy or within 45 metres of the farm dairy water supply.

Record where you prepare/mix your agrichemicals.

Record the location of the water source that you use to mix your agrichemicals.

STORAGEChemicals not approved for use in the farm dairy, such as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and rat baits, are required to be stored in a separate building at least 20 metres from the farm dairy.

Record where you store agrichemicals.

SPOT SPRAYING Please record what you use.

Brand To control Non-grazing withholding period: Yes (days)/No

Application method When applied

Example : Thistles 14 da ys Handgun on quad b ike Beh ind the cows

DID YOU KNOW?Non-approved chemicals such as insecticides, fungicides and herbicides must not be stored in the same room as chemicals approved for use in the farm dairy.

Empty agrichemical containers must not be reused for anything in the farm dairy.

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New Zealand enjoys the enviable position of being free from a number of animal diseases present in many other countries. This gives our dairy industry signifi cant productivity, food safety and quality and reputational benefi ts. Maintaining this position requires eff ort from many people both at our borders and in the livestock sector. Early reporting of potential new livestock pests and diseases is vital to increase the chance of controlling them before they can become established.

If you notice unusual or unexplained illnesses in your cattle, please contact your vet in the fi rst instance or call MPI on 0800 80 99 66 to report a suspect pest or disease.

If the issue is signifi cant and/or could possibly cause a food safety or milk quality issue please contact Fonterra on 0800 65 65 68.

BIOSECURITY

ANIMAL BODY CONDITION

First calvers

Adult cows

Days Post Calving

BCS

Post calving condition loss.Aim = no more than 1.0 BCS

Dry Off Approx 275 Days

Planned start of mating. Target no less than BCS 4.0

Expected summer BCS loss due to drop

in feed quality. (Mainly North Island)

Calving TargetBCS 5.5 Heifers

Calving TargetBCS 5.0 Adult Cows

20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360

3

3.5

4

4.5

5

5.5

6.0

6.5

To report suspected exotic land,freshwater and marine pests, or exotic

diseases in plants or animals, call:

0800 80 99 66

Assessment of a cow’s condition score (CS) or body condition score (BCS) gives a visual estimate of her body fat reserves. It is good practice to monitor the BCS of your animals throughout the year.

Any animal under condition 3.0 requires immediate attention, which could involve:

• Removing the animal from the milking herd

• Providing supplementary feed

• Placing the animal on once-a-day milking

• Seeking veterinary assistance

• Drying the cow off .

You can complete the body condition score pages in this diary for the months of March, April and May – this will allow you to measure your herd’s BCS against industry standards.

The graph below illustrates the BSC industry targets.


www.dairynz.co.nz/animal/herd-management/body-condition-scoringIncludes visual example, how to BCS, BCS strategies and a list of certifi ed assessors, plus BCS reference guides and the offi cial BCS fi eld guide.

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Fonterra Growsafe Dairy training programmes are designed specifi cally for pastoral dairy farmers. They are short, sharp and relevant half-day workshops.

The courses are run in partnership with Fonterra, Primary ITO and Growsafe, and help ensure best practice is followed – protecting you, your staff , the environment and our reputation as a trusted source of dairy nutrition.

FONTERRA GROWSAFE DAIRY

Register now:

Call to register your interest and confi rm a suitable date and venue.

Call 0800 27 33 37 or email [email protected] with your supply number, party number and the names of those who would like to attend.

FONTERRA GROWSAFE DAIRY STAGE 1 The Core Skills course is a practical half-day training programme that will ensure best practice is understood. Key learning:

• Importance of protecting your milk from contaminants

• Understanding chemical labels

• Safe use of agrichemicals

• Safe handling and storage of agrichemicals

• Use of dairy detergents and animal health products.

Stage One is ideal for all farm workers and managers.

FONTERRA GROWSAFE DAIRY STAGE 2 The Management Skills course incorporates approved handlers. It focuses on the safe and eff ective management of agrichemical use. Key learning:

• Managing risk to people, the environment and food safety

• Legislative requirements for farm owners/managers

• Requirements for person in charge

• Managing agrichemical application and disposal

• Emergency management.

Stage Two is designed for farm owners and managers. To attend you need to have completed a Stage 1 course or have a current or recently expired Growsafe or Approved Handler certifi cate.

“The core skills course was very good. It was easy to learn, and the teachers made it very user-friendly. It made me more environmentally aware of the chemicals we use and how we should be handling them. Stage 2 was more challenging but it follows on really well from Stage 1.” – Kaikoura sharemilker Craig Sigglekow

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STAFF TRAINING AND COMPETENCY

FARM DAIRY OPERATIONS

Name

Title/Position

Date started

TASKS

COURSES

Clear, documented procedures that are readily available to staff will ensure best practice is followed and the risk of mistakes is minimised.

Suggested procedures include:

• Starting the milking plant

• Disconnecting the milk silo

• Key actions prior to leaving the farm dairy.

List the documented procedures involved in running your farm dairy. Include what the procedure is for and where it is kept.

Procedure Where is the procedure displayed

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PRE-SEASON AND GRADE BUSTING CHECKLIST

INSPECT PLANT AND VAT FOR DEPOSITS

DATE DATE DATE

PLANT PLACES TO CHECK / / /

Clu

ster

s

Liners (inside of lips - all liners)

Shells (behind liners)

Claws (check under button and seal; deposits on thread)

Dro

pper

s

Long milk rubbers

Mastitis detectors

Milk

line

Main milk line(use a torch)

Rotary gland(use milking machine fi lter if needed)

Seals/unions

Wash injectors

Rece

iver Milk receiver can

Receiver airline

Sanitary trap

Milk

pum

p

Diaphragms/mechanical seals(use milking machine fi lter if needed)

Jumbo rubbers(if applicable)

Del

iver

y lin

e Delivery line(union and seals)

Filter

Plate cooler

Milk

vat

Inlet/outlet taps

Non-return valve (check hose line)

Lids

Walls and fl oor

Agitator blade

Door rubber

Sprayball

Air

sys

tem Pulsator airline

Main airline

Interceptor

Oth

er

Test buckets(check inside hoses)

Automatic cup removers

We strongly recommend you get on-farm help to fi nd the cause of your grades.Contact the Services Team on 0800 65 65 68 to organise a grade traceback.

EVALUATE WASH FOR EFFECTIVENESSDATE DATE DATE

AREAS TO CHECK / / /

Obs

erva

tion

of t

he w

ash

Washline injector operation (check operation)

Cluster wash (check fl ow volumes)

Jetter/air leaks/blockages

Automatic wash

Check function e.g. right detergent amount

Was

h pr

ogra

mm

e Alkali at least twice weekly

Label instructions

Staff training

Was

h te

mpe

ratu

res Hot water temp

80ºC – 85ºC

Dump temp 55ºC

Recycle time(>5 minutes) plant and silo

EVALUATE MILK COOLING PERFORMANCE

DATE DATE DATE

AREAS TO CHECK / / /

Prim

ary

cool

ing

Reco

rd te

mpe

ratu

res

Cold water

Milk into vat

Your primary cooling is not working effi ciently if diff erence of more than 3°C

Vat end of milking

Milk temperature must be <18°C at the end of milking

Refr

iger

atio

nRe

cord

tem

pera

ture Vat 3hrs after

completion of milking

Milk temperature must be <7°C 3hrs after the completion of milking

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MILKING PLANT DIAGRAM

Milk

vat

Spra

y ba

ll

Agi

tato

r bla

de

Out

let t

ap

Doo

r rub

ber

Inle

t tap

Non

retu

rnva

lve

Test

buc

ket

Filte

rD

eliv

ery

line

Plat

e co

oler

Milk

rece

iver

can

Mai

n m

ilk li

ne

Shel

l

Line

r

Puls

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Long

milk

rubb

er

Cla

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Was

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or

Elbo

ws

Stai

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s dr

oppe

r

Vacu

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tap

Puls

ator

Puls

ator

Puls

ator

airli

ne

Vacu

umga

uge

Rece

iver

airli

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Mai

nai

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Vacu

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mp

Inte

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Sani

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Vacu

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tor

Vacu

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Milk

Atm

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air

Milk

pum

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Record the actual replacement date for each of the rubberware components listed on the chart below.

MILK PLANT MAINTENANCE

DATE MILKING MACHINE TESTEDYour milking machine should be serviced at least annually by a tester holding a current practising certifi cate. Refer to www.nzmpta.co.nz for a registered tester.

DATE REFRIGERATION UNIT SERVICEDYour refrigeration unit should be serviced at least annually.

COMPONENT Recommended replacement frequency Last changed Next replacement schedule

Liners 2000 cow milkings

Short pulse tubes

Cluster seals

Long milk rubber

Test bucket rubber

Rubber elbows

Milk pump mechanical seals

Filter seals and sock keepers

Plate cooler seals

Delivery line seals

Vat inlet tap rubber seals

Vat outlet tap rubber seals

Vat door seal

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

9

10

11

12

13

8

1

2

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5

6

7

8

9

10

11

13

12

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MILK COOLING

MPI is proposing new cooling requirements to replace those currently used on-farm in order to align our standard with those of our international trading partners. While this proposal has yet to receive fi nal confi rmation, it is likely to happen shortly so we recommend you check your milk temperature now to allow time to make any changes if required.

The following changes will be introduced progressively from 1 August 2016 through to 1 January 2018.

Raw milk must:

a) be cooled to 10ºC or below within 4 hours of the start of milking; and

b) be cooled to 6ºC or below within 6 hours of the start of milking and within 2 hours of the end of milking; and

c) be held at or below 6ºC until collection or the next milking; and

d) not exceed 10ºC during subsequent milkings.

In situations where there is continuous milking, such as automated milking systems, the milk must enter the bulk milk tank at 6°C or below, continuous milking being defi ned as milking for 6 hours or longer from the time that milk fi rst enters any bulk milk tank.

DATA COLLECTIONTo confi rm the capability of milk cooling equipment, farm dairy operators must have an auditable system that confi rms milk cooling requirements are met. As a minimum, milk cooling performance must be monitored and recorded on at least three occasions per dairy season, including:

i. within the fi rst two months of lactation, once the full herd has calved;

ii. about the time of peak milk production; and

iii. February each year.

Where electronic data capture and recording systems are installed, it is recommended that such systems be capable of holding delivery line and bulk milk tank temperature data for the previous 30 days for both milk and CIP.

The proposed timeframes for implementing the new standards are

• 1 August 2016 for:

– New farm dairies

– Farm dairies undergoing a material change to the milk cooling system

– Farm dairies not capable of meeting current milk cooling criteria.

• 1 January 2018 for

– All farm dairies.

To check if your current cooling system will meet the proposed new regulations, we recommend you refer to the table on the following page. This will show whether you will need to take further action (for example, seek expert advice from your cooling supplier) to ensure your system will meet the new regulations on time.

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Milking time (Hours) Milk temperature at end of milking Milk temperature after the end of milking

Time (Hours) Temp (°C)

1.0 N/A 2.0 6

1.5 N/A 2.0 6

2.0 N/A 2.0 6

2.5 N/A 2.0 6

3.0 N/A 2.0 6

3.5 N/A 2.0 6

4.0 10 2.0 6

4.5 9 1.5 6

5.0 8 1.0 6

5.5 7 0.5 6

6.0 6 0 6

ASSESS YOUR CURRENT MILK COOLING PERFORMANCEWe recommend you use this checklist to assess your farm dairy’s ability to meet the proposed MPI cooling regulations. For the majority of farms the milk cooling system is most challenged during peak milk fl ows. It is advised that you carry out three assessments:

1. Within the fi rst two months of lactation, once the full herd has calved

2. About the time of peak milk production

3. February.

If you answer No to any of the questions below that apply to your situation, please seek advice from your cooling provider.

Y/NTemperature at time of assessment

1 2 3

If you milk for less than 4 hours

Is the milk temperature two hours after milking less than 6°C?

Does the milk temperature stay below 10°C during the next milking?

If you milk for 4-6 hours

Is the milk temperature less than 10°C four hours into milking?

Is the milk temperature less than 6°C six hours from the beginning of milking?

Does the milk temperature stay below 10°C during the next milking?

If you milk for 6 hrs +

Does the milk enter the vat at less than 6°C?

Note:

• Outside of the above, raw milk must be held at or below 6°C until time of collection.

• If you remove milk from the milking system to determine its temperature, do not return it to the vat.

• Use an accurate temperature gauge suitable for use in the farm dairy (i.e. no glass thermometers).

Please note: By completing this assessment you are only taking a snapshot of your cooling performance, which only provides an indication of current temperature. It does not necessarily mean that you will meet the standard 365 days of the year.

MILK COOLING

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FOOD SAFETY – RISK PROGRAMME

FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS – THE REASONS BEHIND THE RULES As a dairy farmer, you know there are rules and processes you need to follow in regard to supplying milk.

WHY DO WE HAVE THESE RULES? The reasons for the rules have to do with ensuring food safety. The milk that you supply needs to meet the food safety standards of Fonterra, the government authority of each overseas country we export to and individual customers in those countries. These customers have very detailed acceptance specifi cations so they can provide their consumers with traceability and assurances.

WHO DRIVES FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS IN NEW ZEALAND? Food safety is regulated by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) through the Animal Products Act 1999.

Under the Animal Products Act 1999, farm dairy operators have a legal obligation to have a Risk Management Programme (RMP) in place. An RMP describes how the operator will process their products to meet the requirements of the Act and ensure that the products they sell are ‘fi t for purpose’ – safe, suitable and truthfully labelled.

NZ Regulatory Standards

e.g. Animal Products Act

Market Access Requirements

Customer Specifi c

Requirements

Customer Specifi c

Requirements

Fonterra Risk Management ProgrammeFonterra Conditions of Supply

Fonterra Quality

Standards

HOW DOES FONTERRA SUPPORT FARMERS IN MEETING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS? Fonterra has reviewed all Fonterra and regulatory requirements and developed one RMP for all New Zealand farmers who supply Fonterra. The Co-op provides clarity around what you need to do, gives you the tools to meet your requirements, and then demonstrates to MPI and other agencies that you are meeting those requirements.

HOW DOES THE RMP AFFECT MY FARM? You comply with the RMP by carrying out the processes that are part of your everyday farming routine. By doing so, you and all farmers help the Co-op manage our regulatory requirements and our ability to produce quality milk in volume. For example:

• Carrying out annual Farm Dairy and Environmental Assessments gives our customers assurances about the quality of the milk we produce and the integrity of the system producing that milk (visit www.nzfarmsource.co.nz/business/advice-support/farm-dairy-environmental-assessment/ to watch a video on the assessments).

• Completing the mandatory (red) pages of your Dairy Diary demonstrates the Co-op’s ability to manage all important food safety areas. Without this self-management, more specifi c regulations could be imposed on the Co-op and its farmers.

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Ministry for Primary Industries Recognised Agency

Verifi es that the RMP is carried out

Farm Dairy and Environmental Assessors

QCONZ and AsureQuality carry out assessments and are audited by Fonterra, its customers, MPI, and other countries

Animal Products Act 1999

Fonterra’s RMP

References documents and standards including the Fonterra Farmers’ Handbook,

NZCP1, DPC 2, etc

Fonterra Farmers

Confi rm compliance with RMP through Dairy Diary completion, Farm Dairy and

Environmental Assessment, and everyday practices

WHAT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT DOES FONTERRA PROVIDE? Supply Fonterra’s Food Safety programmes like the Mastitis Support Programme, Detergent Rinsing Programme, and Milk Quality Support Programme help you perform your critical role in the quality of the fi nal product that Fonterra manufactures and sells to customers and consumers. As part of these programmes, your Milk Supply and Technical & Assurance Team can off er best practice advice and support, and inform you of education programmes.

If you would like more information at any time:

• Your Farmers’ Handbook contains the terms and conditions of supplying Fonterra.

• Visit www.mpi.govt.nz for copies of acts and regulations mentioned above.

• Contact your Regional Food Safety Manager on 0800 65 65 68 for more on the RMP, customer requirements and Supply Fonterra programmes.

HOW DOES THE REGULATORY SYSTEM WORK?

FOOD SAFETY – RISK PROGRAMME

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SUPPLY FONTERRA FACTSHEETS

• Food Safety

• Non-notifi ed FDEA Visits

• Bactoscan Test

• Freezing Point

• Coliforms

• Thermodurics

• Senses Test

• Inhibitory Substance Test

• Teat Spraying

• Milk Collection Temperature

• Filtration

• Calf Milk

• Detergent Rinsing

• Water Exclusion

• Rubber Matting Animal Health and Welfare

• Raw Milk Temperature

• Milk Quality Support Programme

FOOD SAFETY

Visit the Farm Source website or ask your Area Manager for the most up-to-date factsheets.

• Animal Health and Welfare

• Theileria – What to look out for and how to control

• Shade and Shelter

• Transporting Animals

• Bobby Calves

• Tuberculosis – important animal health information

• Become an Accredited Vet – Mastitis Support Programme

• Managing Somatic Cell Counts (SCC)

• Salmonella – Preventing salmonella on your farm

• Race Construction and Management

• Farm Dairy Assessor – Mastitis Support Programme

• Stand-off Areas, Feed Pads and Winter Housing

ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE

DairyNZ Animal Health and Welfare material www.dairynz.co.nz:

• DairyNZ InCalf Management Programme

• Bobby Calf Welfare Information Pack

• Disbudding (and Dehorning)

• Tail Shortening and Castration

• Healthy Hoof Programme (lameness)

• Healthy Udder Guide

• Is it fi t for Transport?

• Code of Welfare

DairyNZ Environmental material www.dairynz.co.nz:

• Effl uent Storage Ponds

• Effl uent Warrant of Fitness

• Nutrient Management

• Smart Water Use

• Irrigation Effi ciency

• Environmental Programmes & Support

• Nitrogen Management

• Water Use Programme

• Riparian Management

ENVIRONMENT

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DATE JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY DATE

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

16 16

17 17

18 18

19 19

20 20

21 21

22 22

23 23

24 24

25 25

26 26

27 27

28 28

29 29

30 30

31 31

Total Total

No. of days No. of days

TOTALS TOTALS

Last season Last season

Monthly average

Monthly average

RAINFALL CHART (MILLIMETRES)

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MILK QUALITY TESTS, STANDARDS AND DEMERITS 2015/2016

TestMinimum Frequency

StandardDemerit Points

Notes

Afl atoxin As required <10 ppt 0 An ‘ALERT’ will show on milk dockets where a >10–14 ppt result is obtained.

For levels greater than 25 ppt, Fonterra may suspend collection immediately.

Testing will be required prior to collection restarting. You are required to pay all sampling and testing charges to clear supply for collection.

>10–14 ppt 0

15–19 ppt 2

20–24 ppt 4

25–35 ppt 20

>35ppt 50

Bactoscan (Bscan)

3 per month APC Equivalent: An ‘ALERT’ will show on milk dockets where a B category result is obtained.

C, D, E and F results may be further checked/investigated.

Following two consecutive results of R category, supply may be suspended until it is shown to be a D category or better.

A+ Less than 10,000/ml 0

A 10,000–19,999/ml 0

B 20,000– 49,999/ml 0

C 50,000–99,999/ml 1

D 100,000–199,999/ml 2

E 200,000–499,999/ml 4

F 500,000– 2,999,999/ml 8

R over 3,000,000/ml 20

Thermoduric Plate Count (Therm)

1 per month April–Oct plus 2 per month Nov–March inclusive

Less than 1,500/ml 0 An ‘ALERT’ will show on milk dockets for counts 500–1,499/ml inclusive.

‘THERM EARLY WARNING’ will appear for counts >1,000/ml at 48 hours. Following two consecutive results above 60,000/ml supply may be suspended until it is shown to be less than 40,000/ml or better.

1,500–4,999/ml 1

5,000–9,999/ml 4

10,000–59,999/ml 8

60,000 and above 20

Coliform Plate Count (Coli)

2 per month Less than 499/ml 0 An ‘ALERT’ will show on the milk dockets for counts 300–499/ml inclusive.

500–999/ml 1

1,000–1,999/ml 2

2,000/ml and over 4

Organoleptic Assessment (Senses)

As required Finest 0 As per MPI laboratory standards.Minor Defect 1

Major Defect 3

Serious Defect (includes Cress Taint) 6

Sediment (Sed) As required Category ABC 0

Category D 4

Colostrum As required 1.35% or less 0

over 1.35% 4

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TestMinimum Frequency

StandardDemerit Points

Notes

Inhibitory Substances (I.S.)

Minimum 4 per month (testing frequency increased at times of risk)

Less than 0.003 IU/ml 0 If notifi ed and tested prior to collection: Less than 0.003 IU/ml – no demerits; 0.003 IU/ml or greater – 6 demerits.

Following a positive result, supply will be suspended until it is shown to be clear.

For any non-notifi ed positive result, supply is placed on daily testing for 12 calendar months. There is a $400 charge for this testing .

0.003 < 0.006 IU/ml 12

0.006 < 0.03 IU/ml 30

0.03 IU/ml or greater 40

Freezing Point (Fr.Pt.)

Daily computer scan on composition results

Freezing Point: -0.513°C or lower 0 Where computer monitoring for excess water shows a problem the Freezing Point is checked on a cryoscope.

Freezing Point: -0.512°C to -0.470°C 1

Freezing Point: -0.469°C or higher 6

Somatic Cell Count (SCC)

Per consignment 0–399,999 cells/ml 0 Following two consecutive results above 700,000 cells/ml, supply may be suspended until it is shown to be less than 500,000 cells/ml.

400,000–499,999 cells/ml 1

500,000–599,999 cells/ml 2

600,000–699,999 cells/ml 6

Over 700,000 cells/ml 20

Somatic Cell Count (SCC) applicable where a farmer has a rolling two-month geometric mean above 400,000 somatic cells/ml)

Per consignment second month following a geometric failure

0–399,999 cells/ml 0 Following two consecutive results above 700,000 cells/ml, supply may be suspended until it is shown to be less than 500,000 cells/ml.

400,000–499,999 cells/ml 10

500,000–599,999 cells/ml 20

600,000–699,999 cells/ml 20


Per consignment third month following a geometric failure

0–399,999 cells/ml 0 Following two consecutive results above 700,000 cells/ml, supply will be suspended until it is shown to be less than 500,000 cells/ml.

400,000–499,999 cells/ml 20

500,000–599,999 cells/ml 20

600,000–699,999 cells/ml 20


Residue Grading As required Less than 10 parts per billion (ppb) 0 This is a testing parameter to ensure no residues exist in milk.

10–29 ppb low alert

30–99 ppb high alert

100–199 ppb 2

200–500 ppb 4

Over 500 ppb 8

Reject Milk Where milk is suspect or demonstrated to be unfi t for human consumption or outside regulatory requirements it will be rejected.

No payment Disposal will be your responsibility at your cost.

MILK QUALITY TESTS, STANDARDS AND DEMERITS 2015/2016

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