QWFC certify a number of dairy farms in Wales. QWFC assessors conduct these assessments against the industry developed Red Tractor Assurance for Farms Dairy Scheme, which is a requirement of many milk and dairy processors and retailers.
QWFC can combine both dairy scheme assessments with the Farm Assured Welsh Livestock (FAWL) Beef & Lamb scheme for its members in Wales which ensures assessments are completed efficiently.
A summary of what the Dairy Scheme covers in its standards are as follows:-
- Milk Production & Storage
- Traceability & Integrity
- Animal Health & Welfare
- Feed & Water
- Housing Shelter & Handling Facilities
- Animal Medicines & Bio-security
- Calf Rearing
- Casualty & Fallen Stock
- Livestock Transport
- Environmental Protection & Contamination Control
- Staff & Contractors
- Documents & Procedures
- Vermin Control
For further details regarding the scheme and its associated standards click here.