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Animal Welfare Management Plan (AWMP)
An Animal Welfare Management Plan (AWMP) is now a requirement of LPA accreditation. A tool has been added in LPA accounts to make it easier for producers to complete when seeking accreditation, reaccreditation or on-demand at any time.
The AWMP strengthens the LPA program and gives greater confidence to both domestic and international customers and consumers about animal welfare on-farm and in LPA.
Completing an AWMP also supports producers in gaining a more detailed understanding of the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines and provides guidance on the actions needed to meet them. Once completed, an AWMP will be available for download as a PDF and will also be stored in each producer’s LPA account for easy access and updating.
As a key stakeholder who represents or works closely with industry, these resources are available for use in your own member or producer channels.
Important Update: New requirement for LPA-accredited producers
An Animal Welfare Management Plan (AWMP) is now part of LPA accreditation and a tool to help you easily complete your AWMP is now available in LPA accounts.
Having an AWMP in place formalises how your on-farm practices meet the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines. The new tool makes it easy to complete and the questions you are asked will be tailored to your operation. When you next complete your LPA reaccreditation, you will also complete your AWMP. You can also complete an AWMP at any time in the ‘Record Keeping’ section of your LPA account.
The addition of the AWMP to LPA accreditation strengthens the program and gives greater confidence to domestic and international consumers about animal welfare on-farm.
This addition is part of a broader, industry-led effort to strengthen transparency and trust in LPA’s animal welfare assurance. Over the past 18 months, Integrity Systems Company (ISC), a subsidiary of Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), has worked closely with the red meat industry to ensure this change provides an easier way to learn about the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines and how this reflects the reality of on-farm livestock management.
The Animal Welfare section of the LPA Self-Assessment will show you the relevant animal welfare standards and a tailored set of questions based on your on-farm practices. Answer options are a mix of multiple choice or short written responses. Guidance is provided at each question to support you.
A copy of your completed AWMP plan will be emailed to you upon completion.
Further information, an updated Animal Welfare factsheet and FAQs about the Animal Welfare Management Plan are available on the ISC website here.
Need help?
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact ISC Customer Service on 1800 683 111 or email info@integritysystems.com.au between 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am and 5pm on weekends.
This video outlines the process for completing an Animal Welfare Management Plan in your LPA account: https://youtu.be/d6ztBL-oQEc?si=V9X89wM-rgnjs_RN
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You can also view FAQs on the Animal Welfare web page: Animal welfare
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An Animal Welfare Management Plan is now a requirement of LPA.
To complete the plan, you’ll be asked a series of questions about animal welfare. The AWMP tool will help producers better understand the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines and document on-farm animal welfare practices.
More info: https://www.integritysystems.com.au/awmp
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