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    Hen Housing & Equipment

    This section identifies possible on farm risks in the design, layout and set up of poultry housing sites and equipment.

  • Solar panels

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    FAQ Solar Power Systems

    some Important solar facts to get you started. . Most councils will require approval for systems over 10kW Systems over 30kW will require approval, in writing from the network.

  • Eggs on conveyor belt

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    Quaternary Ammonium Compound

    Do not use on feed or in water but can be used to clean water lines and medication tanks, however practical application may be limited as these applications require flushing with clean water prior to reuse.

  • Two farmers with hen in caged system

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    Tools

    Australian Eggs supports farm workers to upskill, improve efficiency, and learn from industry experts in accredited & non-accredited courses.

  • wing web stab

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    Husbandry & Biosecurity

    This section identifies possible on-farm risks related to the husbandry and biosecurity procedures, poultry housing and equipment contamination and farm staff training.

  • FFFE

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    Case Study 1

    Closest city: Perth Installation date: 2014 System details: Solar Power System 40kW solar PV system with real time grid and monitoring solution (roof mounted) - 160 x Daqo solar panels - 2 x SMA Sunny TriPower inverters - Integrated SMA remote monitoring system CO2 abatement per year: 54 tonnes CO2 equivalent reduction: 203 trees per year Energy output per year:…

  • Eggs on conveyor belt

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    Chlorhexidine

    May be a combination chlorhexidine/cetrimide product. Will irritate eyes. Can be used for cleansing poultry houses. Nil withholding period. Products with this chemical may have different label instructions.

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    Salmonella Risk Assessment Toolkit

    This toolkit is to help egg farmers and supply chain participants identify possible risk factors in all aspects of egg production and processing, as required by food safety and regulatory authorities. Reducing the presence and spread of Salmonella in the food chain requires a comprehensive approach from everyone.

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    Grading, Washing & Packing

    This section identifies possible risks associated with the management, use and maintenance of egg grading, washing and packing equipment.

  • Happy chicken farm

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    Case Study 2

    Closest city: Melbourne Installation: 2 farms with solar systems, including one with a grading floor Farm 1: Solar Power System 213kWp PV System (3 sheds) - 667 solar panels Farm 2: 64kWp PV System (4 sheds) - 200 solar panels Projected payback period: 3. 5- 4.

  • Eggs on conveyor belt

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    Cresol

    Do not use on feed or water. Unsafe chemical. Poisonous if absorbed by skin contact, inhaled, or swallowed and will irritate eyes. Will cause staining. Can be applied for wound disinfection. May be called cresylic acid. Nil withholding period. Products with this chemical may have different label instructions.

  • Six eggs

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    Post-Grading Processes

    This section identifies possible risks associated with egg product manufacturing processes including transport, storage, sale, management, use and maintenance of facilities & equipment in egg production.

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