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E.U. organic requires meat birds to have outdoor access for 1/3 of lives, and Soil Association requires 2/3 Soil Association requires that pasture be rotated Hydrogen peroxide is corrosive to metal and should be rinsed Iodine may stain surfaces Alcohol is expensive Propane-fueled heat tools are also used to disinfect. In EU, percentage of feed must be home-grown to help close nutrients cycles Full fat soybeans are more subject to rancidity and destruction of vitamins In Europe, some conventional by-products can be used until 2012 (potato protein) Mechanical clippers are not humane Natural process birds undergo annually to renew feathers and replenish reproductive systems Layers stop laying during molt Layers often destroyed at 70 weeks (before productive life is over) Allow at least 8h of light After laying begins again, layers kept until about 105 weeks Reduces total number of individual layers needed Whole foods program Roughage is required in daily rations in EU Packaging must be free of prohibited substances such as preservatives. Separate storage area for finished organic products to prevent Co-mingling Generally natural substances are permitted and synthetic substances are prohibited in organic production National List specifies synthetics that are allowed and naturals that are prohibited Must be permitted by FDA Listed by crops, livestock, and processing Petition process to add substances NOP National List See IFOAM/IOIA International Organic Inspection Manual for livestock inspection details; also applicable to poultry Biosecurity requirements (check company policy) Usually 48 hours away from other poultry/birds Use proper gear (disposible booties, coveralls, gloves hair net) Even on a small farm, use clean booties and gloves when entering poultry area Organic Poultry Inspection Organic System Plans See producer’s organic livestock plan which describes practices in compliance with standards Animal