What is the Assured Dairy Farms (ADF)?

The standards of Assured Dairy Farms (ADF) - formerly known as NDFAS - have been developed to address the concerns of all the interested parties in the milk supply chain. Consumers and retailers need to be reassured that standards are being achieved to provide confidence about the production methods and the safety and quality of milk leaving the farm premises. Dairy farmers wish to see a straightforward practical and cost-effective set of standards in order to deliver this.

Who Developed ADF?

The National Farmers Union
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NFU

Dairy UK
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Dairy UK

The British Cattle Veterinary Association
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BCVA


Representatives from each of these organisations now form the board of Assured Dairy Farms.

Membership or operational details click on the links below:

[Introduction to NDFAS]

ADF Standards 3rd Edition v3.2

(v3.2 consolidated - Effective from 1 April 2008)

NDFAS Standards & Guidelines 3rd Ed
(Effective from 01 October 2004)

Addendum to NDFAS Ed3 
(Effective from 01 January 2006)

2nd Addendum to ADF (NDFAS) Ed3
(Effective from 01 April 2008)

 ADF Feed Warranty Letter Template

[News Section - Resumption of Inspections in FMD free Area (17 Oct)]

[All News Listed]

 

Assessment

 

What do the "Standards" Cover?

Hygiene and Food Safety
To provide reassurance for customers in terms of the safety and high quality of the milk processed.
Housing and Facilities
To ensure there is a comfortable environment and sufficient space for free movement without undue risk of injury.
Plant and Equipment
To ensure all mechanical and electrical installations are adequately serviced so that milk quality and herd health and welfare problems do not arise.
Feedingstuffs and Water
To ensure all stock receive water of an appropriate quality and a balanced diet.
Herd Health
To provide assurance about the level of health and welfare of the dairy herd with farmers demonstrating that they have the knowledge and practical skills to care for animals in an environment that minimises stress or injury.
Stockmanship and Training
To ensure that the person in overall charge of the dairy herd can demonstrate that they have the knowledge and practical skills to care for animals in an environment that minimises stress or injury.
Contingency Procedures
To be proactive in an effort to prevent potential hazards to humans, dairy cattle and milk quality.
Environmental Standards

Factsheets

PDF Factsheets
Vist our PDF page to download PDF factsheets about the NDFAS and the standards
 

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