LPA QA Rules and Standards

LPA QA  operates under Rules and Standards agreed to and maintained by the LPA Advisory Committee (LPAAC).

LPA QA accreditation for Cattle producers equates to Cattlecare Accreditation. Similarly, Sheep producers seeking LPA QA accreditation become Flockcare Accredited. Accredited producers are required to operate in accordance with the Rules Governing the Use of the Cattlecare and/or Flockcare Programs.

Rules

To view the Cattlecare Rules click here

To View the Flockcare Rules click here

LPA QA Standards

The LPA QA Standards apply to both cattle and sheep producers. The Standards consist of three core modules: Food Safety Management (LPA Level 1), Systems Management and Livestock Management.

In turn each module comprises five (5) Elements. Details of each Element is outlined below:

Module 1: Food Safety Management

1. Property risk assessment
2. Safe and responsible animal treatments 
3. Stock foods, fodder crops, grain and pasture treatments
4. Preparation for dispatch of livestock
5. Livestock transactions and movements

Module 2: Systems Management

1. Training
2. Internal auditing and document control
3. Quality Records
4. Document Control
5. Chemical Inventory

Module 3: Livestock Management

1. Livestock Husbandry and preparation
2. Livestock handling facilities
3. Livestock Transport
4. Animal Welfare
5. Accredited Livestock

The LPA QA Rules and Standards form part of the LPA On Farm QA Manual. To download a copy of the LPA On Farm QA Manual click here