The PAI Group - Markets and Collection Centres

The Red Tractor Livestock Market (ABM) standard provides an independently inspected assurance of the procedures and practices used in a certified livestock market.

The livestock market standards are an integral link in the beef and lamb assurance chain following farm and livestock transport. Significant numbers of livestock are still sold through livestock markets, hence the need for them to be included in the whole chain approach.

A successful assessment by PAI will ensure that your Red Tractor certificate is issued by a widely respected and recognised certification body using only assessors who are highly experienced in your industry sector.

Benefits of the Red Tractor-Livestock Market Standard

Clear, concise standards produced in consultation with the industry
Demonstrates to customers and public compliance with legislation and best practice
Demand for assured product is growing as small and medium sized abattoirs embrace assurance
Due diligence - aids compliance with the legislative requirements
Expands the number of outlets where your animals can be marketed
A specific standard for your sector
Can be linked to other types of assessment giving savings in time and cost

Assessment Content

Animal Health and Welfare
Marshalling of Young Stock and Pregnant Animals
Staff Employment and Training
Health and Safety of Employees and the Public
Buildings and Facilities
Pens and Penning
Animal Health and Welfare Officers
Documentation and Traceability
Transport

Assurance and Quality Schemes

Making the Most of Assurance

Alert all of your farmer customers and abattoir buyers that you are Red Tractor assured
Ensure records are updated
Obtain and make use of the required and recommended publications
Use the Beef and Lamb Checker to verify the assurance status of any vendor to maintain the assured supply chain
Use the Red Tractor pre-audit inspection service to ensure a straightforward assessment process
Utilise EBLEX grant funding available to Markets to assist with the inspection and certification process

Further Information

The current Red Tractor Livestock Market Standards are available on the website www.abm.org.uk along with access to electronic copies of required publications.

For details and e-application forms contact Farm@ThePAIgroup.com or the Harrogate Office on +44(0)1423 878878

Red Tractor- Livestock Market Standard

Benefits of the Red Tractor-Livestock Market Standard

Assessment Content

Assurance and Quality Schemes

Further Information