Division BAT 2

Proper location of the plant/farm and spatial arrangements of the activities in order to:

• reduce transport of animals and materials (including manure);

• ensure adequate distances from sensitive receptors requiring protection;

• take into account prevailing climatic conditions (e.g. wind and precipitation);

• consider the potential future development capacity of the farm;

• prevent the contamination of water.

Educate and train staff, in particular for:

• relevant regulations, livestock farming, animal health and welfare, manure management, worker safety;

• manure transport and landspreading;

• planning of activities;

• emergency planning and management;

• repair and maintenance of equipment.

Prepare an emergency plan for dealing with unexpected emissions and incidents such as pollution of water bodies. This can include:

• a plan of the farm showing the drainage systems and water/effluent sources;

• plans of action for responding to certain potential events (e.g. fires, leaking or collapsing of slurry stores, uncontrolled run-off from manure heaps, oil spillages);

• available equipment for dealing with a pollution incident (e.g. equipment for plugging land drains, damming ditches, scum boards for oil spillages).

Regularly check, repair and maintain structures and equipment, such as:

• slurry stores for any sign of damage, degradation, leakage;

• slurry pumps, mixers, separators, irrigators;

• water and feed supply systems;

• ventilation system and temperature sensors;

• silos and transport equipment (e.g. valves, tubes);

• air cleaning systems (e.g. by regular inspections).

This can include cleanliness of the farm and pest management.