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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION PLAN
IMPORTANT: refer to the Canadian Organic Standard CAN/CGSB 32.310, as well as the Permitted Substances Lists
CAN-CGSB-32.311, that are available on our website.
Following the completion of this form, you must also provide:
□ The crop production plan, if you have crop production
□ Map of: exercise areas, pasture, location of hives
□ Map of interior installations (housings areas, windows, outside access, etc.)
□ Livestock list
□ Any additional document identified on this document (ex: 36 months Affidavit, subcontractor contract, etc.).
These additional documents are available on our website, in “Our activities” menu, under “Documents and
forms”, or by clicking on the “Ctrl” key and the website links that are identified and underlined in blue in this
form. If you are not able to access a document, please contact us so we can send it to you by email or fax.
All documents must be signed and sent back to office.canada@ecocert.com or by fax at: 418-838-9823.
REMINDER:
 It is mandatory to provide us before printing, for our approval, labels of all products that will refer to Ecocert
Canada.
KEEP A COPY OF YOUR PRODUCTION PLAN SO YOU CAN REFER TO IT AT ALL TIMES,
AND ADVISE US OF ANY CHANGES
Legal name of company
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TYPES OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
:
Cow
Other, specify:
Meat production:
Beef
Sheep, goat
Pig, boar
Broiler
Turkey
Rabbit
Duck
Other, specify:
Hens
Other, specify:
Dairy production
Egg production
:
Beekeeping
You must complete section BASIC INFORMATIONS, as well as each relevant section on this form.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
I also plan to carry the following activities:
Selling organic products that come from other farms or businesses: you must fill-out the “Processing Plan”
available here: ProcessingPlan.xlsx
Processing products grown on my own farm (ex: meat cutting) to be sold as organic: you must fill-out the
“Processing Plan” available here: ProcessingPlan.xlsx
Crop production: you must complete the “Crop Production Plan” available here: CropProdPlan.docx
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I- BASIC INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL OPERATORS
1. SITE OF ACTIVITIES (production, storage, etc.)
Site name and complete address
or Legal Land Description
Site #
Used for which activity?
1
2
3
4
5
6
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2. LIST OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS TO CERTIFY
Products to certify
Example :Meat
Animal type
(include breed)
Angus Beef
Quantity
20
Production period/seasons
(if applicable)
N/A
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3. SUBCONTRACTORS (business or individual engaging in an activity on your behalf, outside the farm, such as:
slaughtering, meat cutting, packaging, etc.)
For each subcontractor, you must fill-out and send the subcontractor contract available here:
SubcontractorContract.docx
Name and address of subcontractor,
contact person
Type of activity
Certified
organic?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Certified by
4. PASTURE, EXERCISE AREA
PASTURE:
Acres
Pasture area:
Hectares
Pasture management description:
Most recent date of application of a
prohibited substance :
EXERCISE AREA
Acres
Exercise area:
Hectares
Description of the exercise area:
(Area, bedding, access, frequency,...)
Most recent date of application of a
prohibited substance (if applicable) :
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5. RISK MANAGEMENT: to complete if you have mixed production (organic and conventional) OR if organic and
conventional animals graze on common land
1- All animals of my organic production unit are managed using organic practices
2- I use the following segregation measures:
Oui
NON
N/A
3- The following measures are put in place for the feeding/grazing of common pastures/lands:
N/A
6. ORIGINS OF ANIMALS (see section 6.2 of the Standard)
Animals are born and raised on my organic farm:
Yes
No
Animals are born from parents raised under organic management:
Yes
No
Animals bought off farm come from (complete this table):
Type of animal bought
(breed, age)
Quantity
Buying date
Supplier name
Certified by
Non-organic animals started their transition period on:
Animals bought have not received medication (besides vaccines):
Yes
No
7. GESTION DE LA REPRODUCTION (see section 6.2.2 of the Standard)
Reproduction method used:
N/A
I use embryo transfer or breeding techniques using genetic engineering or related techniques (prohibited
techniques):
Yes
No
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I use hormones to trigger and synchronize estrus (prohibited techniques):
Yes
No
Management of birthing (providing a separate space, housing,…)
8. LIVESTOCK HEALTHCARE (see section 6.6 of the Standard)
8.1 Preventive practices for keeping my animals healthy consist of:
8.2 I use the following products to maintain or improve my livestock health:
Product used
(Trademark name)
Composition
(Ingredients)
Prescribed
by a
veterinarian
Type of medication
(Ex : antibiotic,
anesthetic,
parasiticides, etc.)
Used for
(which disease,
which animal)
Withdrawal
period
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Mesures taken during the withdrawal period:
8.3 Plan to manage parasite problems
(preventive measures, pasture management; fecal monitoring, emergency measure in case of parasite outbreak, etc.)
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8.4 Physical alterations (ex: dehorning, tail docking, castration, etc.)
Age
Alteration
Livestock type
Motives
Preventive
measures
Stress and pain
management methods
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9- LIVESTOCK LIVING CONDITIONS (see section 6.7 of the Standard)
9.1 Housing: description of housing conditions. Use a different column for each different type of housing.
Building identification:
Type of housing:
Free stall
Tie stalls
Barns/pens
Other, specify :
Free stall
Tie stalls
Barns/pens
Other, specify :
Free stall
Tie stalls
Barns/pens
Other, specify :
Free stall
Tie stalls
Barns/pens
Other, specify :
Free stall
Tie stalls
Barns/pens
Other, specify :
Bedded pack
Slatted floors
Non-slip flooring
Other, specify :
Bedded pack
Slatted floors
Non-slip flooring
Other, specify :
Bedded pack
Slatted floors
Non-slip flooring
Other, specify :
Bedded pack
Slatted floors
Non-slip flooring
Other, specify :
Bedded pack
Slatted floors
Non-slip flooring
Other, specify :
Dimensions/living space:
Type of livestock living in this
area:
How many livestock/herds:
Light:
Type of bedding used:
Flooring:
Air quality:
Outside access areas:
Rest and exercise areas:
Birthing area:
Yes
NO
Number :
Yes
NO
Number :
Yes
Number :
Yes
NO
Number :
Yes
NO
Number :
NO
Yes
Yes
NO
Number :
Yes
NO
Number :
NO
Number :
Yes
NO
Yes
NO
Number :
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Number :
Yes
NO
Number :
NO
Number :
Manure management:
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Number :
Yes
NO
Number :
NO
Yes
Number :
NO
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9.2 Bedding
Bedding used
Supplier
Organic?
Yes
No*
*IF NON-ORGANIC
Organic bedding not available on the market
Exempt from prohibited substances for at least 60 days prior to harvest
Non-genetically engineered bedding material (Non-GMO)
Yes
No*
Organic bedding not available on the market
Exempt from prohibited substances for at least 60 days prior to harvest
Non-genetically engineered bedding material (Non-GMO)
Yes
No*
Organic bedding not available on the market
Exempt from prohibited substances for at least 60 days prior to harvest
Non-genetically engineered bedding material (Non-GMO)
9.3 Cleaning and disinfection of housings, pens, exercise areas, equipments
Methods used :
9.4 Cleaning and disinfection products
Product used
(Trademark name)
Composition
(Ingredients)
Used for
In contact
with product
to certify?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Method and frequency of use
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10. PEST MANAGEMENT IN BUILDINGS/INSTALLATIONS
I use the following pest management methods (flies, mouse, etc.):
11. TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
I use my own equipment for transportation:
Yes
No*
*If No, cleaning of equipment must be documented.
Stocking density:
Duration of transportion:
I take the following measures when livestock is unfit for transportation:
12. DRINKING WATER QUALITY
Water comes from:
Well
Municipality/Aqueduct
Other:
Annual tests show that water is potable:
Yes
No
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13. RECORDS IN PLACE TO KEEP TRACK OF ACTIVITIES
Type of Record
Currently being used
To be implemented
Buying/Sales record
Cleaning of buildings record
Complaints records (mandatory for all)
Health record
Birthing record
Other, specify:
I keep my records for 5 years
Yes
I hereby declare that I am aware of the certification standards which apply to my production and I authorize
Ecocert Canada to contact my previous certifier to get additional information if needed.
I accept the effective general terms and conditions corresponding to the requested services and I am aware
of their scope.
Date:
Signature:
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A- DAIRY PRODUCTION
Not applicable
1. TIE STALLS
N/A
*If using tie stalls, description of exercise activities during winter time for cows that are tied (frequency of exercise,
method used, etc.):
Electric trainers:
Yes
No
2. FEED:
2.1 Details of feed served to livestock during winter season:
Livestock group
Grains
(type and quantity)
Forage
(type and quantity)
Other – ex : minerals
(type and quantity)
2.2 Details of feed served to livestock during summer season
Livestock group
Grains
(type and quantity)
Forage
(type and quantity)
Other – ex : minerals
(type and quantity)
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3. OUTSIDE ACCESS
Schedule
Livestock in gestation
Youth /dry cows.
Livestock goes outside on (date) :
Livestock comes back inside on
(date) :
4. VEALS/LAMBS/KIDS
Description of birthing management:
Number of days nursing
Access to colostrum at 1st day of life?
Fed with organic milk (fresh ou reconstituted) until the age of:
Use of artificial teats if not nursed by mother
Dairy calves have access to solid food at all times
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Description of calves’ housing :
Calves are group-housed after weaning?
Calves of 9 months and older have access to pasture?
5- FACILITIES USED FOR MILKING
5.1 DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES USED FOR MILKING
5.2 CLEANING EQUIPMENT (Products in contact with milk):
Product used
(Trademark name)
Composition
(Ingredients)
Used for
Method and frequency of use
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5.3 For farm in transition:
Starting date of herd transition to organic:
Starting date of feeding with 80% organic feed:
Starting date of feeding with 100% organic feed:
During conversion, I feed my livestock with my own farm crops from last year of transition
Yes
No
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B. MEAT PRODUCTION:BEEF, GOATS, SHEEPS
Not applicable
1. Production cycle:
Lots arrival date
Age
Lenght of
growing phase
Lenght of
finishing phase
Weight at
slaughtering
2. Feeding:
Phase
Describe feed (ingredients et quantities)
Supplements (type, quantity)
Starting
Growing
Finishing
Lactating/
Pregnant animals
3. Outside access
Schedule
Adults
Youths
Livestock goes outside on (date) :
Livestock comes back inside on
(date) :
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4. VEALS/LAMBS/KIDS
Description of birthing management:
Number of days nursing
Access to colostrum at 1st day of life?
Fed with organic milk (fresh ou reconstituted) until the age of:
Use of artificial teats if not nursed by mother
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Description of calves housing :
Calves are group-housed after weaning?
Calves of 9 months and older have access to pasture?
Yes
No
4- Farm in transition only
Date of transition of mothers:
During conversion, I feed my livestock with my own farm crops from last year of transition
Yes
No
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C. MEAT PRODUCTION – PIGS AND BOARS
1. Basic information:
Type of production:
Farrow
Not applicable
Farrow/Finish
Finish
2. Number of production units and owned lands:
Number of sows:
Available lands (ac or ha) for spreading manure:
These lands:
belong to my farm/company
are rented : provide name,address
3. Production cycle:
Lots arrival date
Age
Lenght of
immunization period
Lenght of
growth period
Lenght of
finishing period
4-Description of cleaning between the different lots (methods, length, etc.):
5. Outdoor access
Schedule
Adults
Youths
Livestock goes outside on (date) :
Livestock comes back inside on
(date) :
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6. Feeding:
Phase
Describe feed (ingredients et quantities)
Supplements (type, quantity)
Starting
Growing
Finishing
Lactating/
Pregnant animals
Age of weaning for pigglets
7. Housing management for sows during the birthing and nursing
During œstrus
In groups
Period:
Individual
During birthing
In groups
Period:
Individual
During nursing
In groups
Period:
Individual
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D. POULTRY (eggs, chickens, turkeys)
Not applicable
1. Basic information
Number of hens per herd:
Number of herds per building*:
* If more than 1 herd; are outside areas separated/distinct:
Avian system:
Mobil unit
Yes
Standard
No
Mutil-levels
Other, specify:
2. Production cycle:
Lots arrival date
Age
Lenght of
immunization period
Lenght of
production period
Lenght of
finishing period
3. Description of cleaning between the different lots (Methods, length, etc.):
4. Feeding:
Phase
Describe feed (ingredients et quantities)
Supplements (type, quantity)
Starting
Growing
Finishing
Lactating/
Pregnant animals
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5-Outdoor access
Grazing period (rest):
Date when livestock goes outside:
Coming back inside on:
Protection plan against threats/predators:
Presence of an pond for ducks and goose:
Yes
No
Confinement periods for poultry are documented:
Yes
No
6-Exits
Number of exits:
Total width of exits:
Width of individual exit:
Height of individual exit:
7- Laying hens have access to:
- an adequate number of nests?
Yes
No
- an adequate number of perchs?
Yes
No
Lenght of perch available per hen:
8-MOBIL UNITS
Total area of lands used in rotation for pasture by poultry:
Stocking density (number of poultry/total area)
Description of your mobile unit management (frequency of transport/trips):
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E. RABBITS
Not applicable
1. Production cycle
Arrival date of lots
Age
Lenght of
immunization period
Lenght of
growing period
Lenght of
finishing period
Supplements
Teething material
2. Feeding
Description of feed
(ingredients and quantities)
Starting
Growing
Finishing
3- Description of interior and exterior areas (available space, density, etc.)
Weaning at
slaughetering
Pregnant does
Does and litter
Male rabbits
Inside areas
Outside areas
Outside pasture
Mobile pens
4- Age at weaning:
5- Kits’ age for free access to oustide trails/pasture areas:
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F- Beekeeping
Not applicable
1. Basic information
Colonies have started their transition period on:
Introduced bees and wax originate from organic colonies:
Yes*
*If originating from outside the farm, attach the supplier’s organic certificate.
No
Last date of use of a prohibited substance in the hive is on:
2. Description of hives and methods
Number of hives:
Number of annual exctractions:
Honeydew starting date :
Honeydew ending date:
Winter management :
Heating temperatures at:
Extraction:
Decristallization:
Is there pasteurization of honey?
*If yes, at which temperature?
Yes*
No
Filtration methods :
Frequency of visits to colonies:
Materials used for the hives
construction (including coverings):
Materials used in the smokers :
Method used to remove bees from
the hive:
3. Feeding outside season:
Product
Status
ORG
Non-org
ORG
Non-org
ORG
Non-org
Quantity
Dates
4. Hives location - Please attach a map of hives locations (including a radius of 3km of the surrounding environment
such as forests, crops, watercourses, etc.)
Contamination risk management plan:
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