Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Global Animal Partnership (GAP) Step Checklist
A checklist for Global Animal Partnership step review, used by producers working toward a rating step. Review it with the people involved and update it whenever your operation changes.
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What is on this checklist
- Select the species standard
- Housing and space notes
- Outdoor access notes
- Enrichment and handling practices
- Health care records
- Transport and slaughter plans
- Application and fees submitted
- Audit appointment scheduled
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA APHIS and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the printable farm safety sheets. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Movie of Animal Farm Irks Pork Producers, and agribusiness farm stories.