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OO Cr POY Registered AD B-4032/PC\-SS¥por MeyI2OIS ZTE a October 20, 2015 t ; AN ‘The Member Secretary Punjab Stete Potion Contok Board Vatavaran Bhawan, Nabha Road ‘aaa Paliala~ 147 001 Punjab ‘ fe SE Sub: CPCB Guidelines on Poultry Farms regarding ed yr sir, ae Contra) Pollution Control Bocid has done a study on ‘Development of Environmental Guidelines for Pouliy Faims’ CPCB approved guidelines for poulty farms is enclosed herewith to address the environmental problems from Poultry Farms. Yours “faithfully a Enel. as above (Abhey Sigh Soni) Se 0’ We PCH-SS! Division 110080 ‘Puteesh Brarwer, East AVjon Noger, Det 110032 wo geome oya090, we /Fan : ZEROETAN, Z2MTETD,22007OTD, 2220400, 36 “Pte: cpeneric my enEE / Webel: war epsPUNIAB POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD VATAVARAN BHAWAN, NABHA ROAD, PATIALA on: 2215793, 2215802 Pex: 2200282, Extn. 720 FAK: OPTS: 2715636, 2215607 To 1) The Chief Environmental Engineer, Punjab Pollution Contjol Board, Potiata/Ludniana/ Jalandhar) PBIP i) The Senior Environmental Engineer, Punjab Pollution Contiol Board, Zona} Office, LDH-I/IY/PTA-I/1I/ JAL/ASR/BTI & SEE-HQ-1 & Il. W) The Senior Scientific GMficer, Punjab Poltution Control Boars, Head Office, Patiala iv) The Additional Secretany(P&G} Punjab Pollution Cuntrol Board, Nodal Office, Chandigarh, ¥) The Environmentaljengineer, Punjab Pollution Cgatrol Board, Regional Office #Stlala/Sangrur/Batata Fatehgarls Sahib/Bdthinda/Foridkoty Ludhiana-1/U/II/Iv/Jalandhary Hoshiarpur/Amritsar & Motval Subject: CPCB guidelines on Poultry Farm regarding. Ref: CPCB letter no.B-4032/PCI-SSI/Poultry/2015/ 13365 dtd.20.10,2015. + Please find enclosed herewith a copy of Environmental guidelines on Poultry Farm as received from Central Pollution Contcol Board, Delhi for your information & compliance please. Sx DA/As above esata 5 Emromenta Eanes) A copy of the above slonwith a copy yy of Enaonrenial guidelines on Poultry Farm as received from Central Pollution Controt Board, Delhi is forwarded to Environmental Engineer(Computer), Punjab Pollution Control Board, Head Office, Patiala for uploading the same on the Website of the Board. Endst.no., DA/AS above — tet Mtr 2H af: fr dy ACopy line fBy:oie (ara sy. Environmental Engineer(HQ-2) to AEE-1, LIN 9 SEE LU for! Informatie anchGomplance Pe cts1.0 1 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES FOR POULTRY FARM .1 Fencing and Green Belt Development 1. The poultry farm should raise green belt all around the farm with minimum af two rows spaced apart of not more than 3m. 2. The poultry farm should be fenced with barbed wire / finked mesh upto ‘a helght of 3.5 m with appropriately secured entrance and outlet, ‘Air Emission ( includes gasedus emission, Odour and Dust} 2.1. Minimization of odour / gaseous pollution problem + Ensure proper ventilation end free flow of air over manure collection points to keep it dry + Protect manure from unwanted pests/Insects + Protect manure from run off water and caver It to avold dust and odours In storage pits + Design, construct, operate and snaintain waste storage faciities to contain all manure, litter and washings + Coflect carcasses promptly on regular basis and dispose them appropriately without damaging the environment. 2.2 Feod Mills 1 The feed mili and godown should be located on 3 well elevated ground. preferably near the entrance ‘0 the farm and Isolated from other poultry sheds. 2. it should have a separate entrance and exit without crisscrossing the internal poultry farm roads, 3. Provisign for vehicle tyre dip shouid be made available at the entrance control gate 4. Floor of the feed mill and godown should be concrete, damp proof, rodent/vermin proof and raised above the ground level by @ minimum of 2 feet.3. Should have adequate fire and other accident safety provisions. 6. All feed Ingredients should be stored on pallets or platforms to Tactitate easy detection of leakage and to prevent absorption of mmolsture from the ground. 7. Dust collector system should be installed in the feed mi 6. All the workers working in the feed mi! shaukd be provided with dust masks. 9. Avold pest infestation of stored tea Ingredients by frequent inspection and following prompt interventions. 10. Never store pesticides and other polsonous materials In feod plants oF feed making premises. 11. Provide exclusive storage factiity within feed plant for feed additives ke vitamins, minerais etc., 12, Always store finished feed in Covered contalners and try to deliver to sheds for distribution to biris in specially made closed delivery trucks avolding baggage and Its reuse 13. Never store Mnished feed In sheds for more than the current days requirement. 14. Prevent Interaction of feeds with wild birds, rodents, pests, fles etc; a5 a measure of food safety afid prevention of spread of diseases. 15. Avoid spillages to limit wastage and discourage habitation for pests and rodents. 16.0dserve sanitation and cleanliness 2s a routine to ensure quality ané safety of feed grains Management of solid wastes (Solis Waste contains Dead Manure and Hachery Debris) ds, General: | + Place primary Importance to minimize waste generation In regular farm management schedule, + Properly collect, sort, treat, transport and utilize the solid wastes + Always balance land application of manure to the nutritional requirements of soll and crop. 2+ Keep manure dry and avold wet svots/patenes, = Store manure properly by following appropriate storage technologies like composting «+ Reduce mortalities on farm by proper animal care and disease prevention program +The products fram the rendering plant cen be used 9 pet fos + No open burning or indiscriminate dumping of any dead birds / feathers / offai’s, unused materials ike litter / empty gunnies / containers etc. should be! adopted within or outside the farm premises + Use reliable options for collection, storage, transport and disposal of dead birds i bead Birds Disposal Burial the deed birds arising from day te éay farm activity should be separated from other five Uirds promptly and should be stored In djosed containers \ disposed jf within 24 hours by following any of the appropriate dlsposal meth. “The dead bird burial pit should be of 3x0 A man depth and 0.8 to 1.2 mn atdmeter and located above minimum of 3 m from the round water table ‘The dead bird burial pit should be provided with a vermin/fly proof cover made up of wooden / metal / concrete having # central operable tia of proper size for day to day dropping of carcasses. When the pit 1s ful, m compacted soll cover of 0.5 m should be provided with the top of the covered soli weit above the ground ievel- ‘The distance between any two burial pits should net be less than Im©) compastig 1. te composing fet ehuld ma Be eted thn 300 m trom the sears tli and 100m tom any neko wat eure 2. The comay of he eamposgfsy nos alent onan he aveanenrtaes ani tone 2. The ent ofthe cmposing ay shouldbe permanent wt beter 4 The cmpoting feiRy shade eid th tn mesh at araund 5. proper ttre of smater ald lger pate ses wo ena an ootinin a exchange within mitre and bleu otenpersne 6, Haste conten ofthe compost pte shoul besprontmney sok Hae thr ey sesh ea 7. problems and less than this wil feduce the efficiency of the composting freee 8. Carbon and nitrogen are vital nulrients for the growth and reproduction range of 30:1 and 25:1 for pvr campos, Miss evened og Cay balan he send steed codon nce 9. the optimum temperature tf conponng i s4 to 66°C hen psteurzes the cameos temperate tals Belw #0 aera meee © 30, he mater shouldbe moved fs the serondany sage won ae Ialtate the ony tanferof he tst tage nate! the seenany 23g the proper denn o te prvar gn tes son ene ooo compost. The tempertre fn the secndry stage nt wat ven tras a bene bce acy begs ant pea ns weno 2. The Incinerator should be located in down wind direction to the poultry houses and popsnted ares2. The incinerator capacity should be of sufficient size such that no un- burnt carcasses are left In a day's operation. 3, The guide lines and standards prescribes under Medical Waste (Management and Handing) Rules, 1998 should be followed for erection and operation of the incinerator 8 Manure Storage and Management:Storage 1, The litter / manure storage dumps should be minimum 2 m above the water table and of sufficient size based on the type and number of birds handled. It’s base should be congtructed with stone slabs or concrete or impermeable compacted clay. 2. The litter / manure storage dumps should have a 25 m buffer strip all around to keep out of wet areas/drainage ischarges. 3. Keep manure Ory and avold wet spats/patches, 44. The dry manure dump should be covered with permanent roof or with plastic / similar material to prevent alr emissions and the precipitation falling on 1 5, Store manure property by following appropriate storage technologies like composting. Composting of Manure: “The composting process of poultry manure consists: «properly mixing the waste with a carvon rich matertal (8.9., paddy grraw / husk, wood shavings) in pits or In windrows. Carbon te ptirogen ratios of 20-25:1 are usually recommended. Pure manure can. also be composted If ali factors are carefully monitored. + Addition of air by periodic stirring proper balancing of rmotsture levels (35 to 50% moisture). | pemperature monitoring to determine H composting coneitions have occurred.©. Efforts may be made to Utilize Manure for fla; Generation € Hachery Waste Management; * Efforts may be made tn converting the shells to animal feed to Supply as a source of calclum, especially for poultry feeds. + Extruston with soyBean meal can be used to make a shell / hatchery meat. * Umbatened eggs shovid be’ disposed of by composting or by fendering at @ byproduct plant. It can also be processed by extrusion with soybean meal to be used as hatchery meal In pet food manufacturing. 4. Waste water Discharge ‘The waste water generated {fom the cleaning operations (after each bateh removal) should be collected In appropriate hokting tank and put to use in the green bett. » Process for treatment and disposal of effluent 7 “Proper drainage / outlet tor collection and discharge should be Provided for storm runoff discharges {rom the farm. * Improve drainage, reduce standing water and water ditches to controt mosquitoes and fies * Reduce water use and spills from drinking devices by preventing overflow or leakages and using calibrated, well-maintained soif- watering devices; + Testallation of vegetative filters (reed filters) and surface water diversions to direct clean run offs around areas contalning wastes will help in decreasing spread of pollutants + U5e of pressure pumps, hot water or steam in cleaning activities Instea¢ of cold water and plain water serubs can tremendously improve sanitation and reduce the quantities of wash water effluents considerably 6«No obstruction should be created for any water course within the tarm of outside the farm boundary. + Implement buffer zones to surface water bodies, as appropriate to local conditions and requirements, end avold land spreading of manure within these ereas. $. Good House Keeping Practices In Poultry Farms Tne folowing good Management Pricices should be practiced In Poultry Farms i a) Controt of Flies in Poultry |Farms: An Integrated approach thet ensures the proper treatment and disposal of manure, correct Ventilation of sheds, control of temperature, good sanitation, swift repairs of Yeaks, avoklance of feed spills, prompt removal of broken eggs and dead birds wil all help control of fles In the poultry farms, bb) Control of Rodents: Montoring sljculd be undertaken on regular basis alr Teagntung the rodent probe Should have adequate fire and other accident safety provisions. ¢) Efficient Feed Management Practices + Avold exposure of feed and feed ingredients to rain, moisture, files and pests + Ensure proper storage of feed and Its transport + Avold reuse of used feed bags = Keep feeder equipment always clean and tidy + Dispose properly the waste feed with due consideration to bic~ securlty and environment + Properly balance the feed for meeting the precise nutritional requirements+ Avold overages/excess nutrients. Never store finished feec in sheds for more than the current days requirement + Match feed formulation to the specific nutritional requirements of birds like growth, production, breeding etc. + Balance properly the energy: protein, calclum: phosphorous, Lysine: Methionine, Manganese: Zinc: Selenium ratios in the diet + Use enzymes, amino acids anid gut modifiers ete, for enhancing feed utilization and nutrient adsorption + Ensure proper balancing and mixing of trace elements like vitamins, trace minerals, aming acids and other feed additives + Accurate welgning and proder distribution of feed to avoid wastage + Always use quality, uncontaminated feed material + Implement a comprehensive nutrient management plan for the entire faren + Maintain records for feed isgues and consumption of water and feed on dally basts ‘ + Provide good quality drinking water + Deliver safe water to birds without exposure to conterinents ~ nipple system is best compared to open dispenses. + Avold spillage or leakage of Water on the farm + Prevent Interaction of feeds with wild birds, rodents, pests, Mies etc; as a measure of fool safety and prevention of spread. of diseases. 1+ Observe sanitation and cleanliness as a routine to ensure quailty and sefety of feed grains 3) Good Pest Management Practices Design and construct all poultry structures to keep out pests + Implement Integrated pest control and management to control pests and limit pesticide use on farm 8Use predators to control pests W pesticides are used follow the correct doses, methods of application and proper disposal of used containers Consider rotating the generic contents of pesticide to avold bulld vp of resistonce In the target pest Avold use of pesticides that fall under Hazardous class Always follow label guidelines for dose application and safety precautions while mixing, transfer and application of pesticides should be undertaken by tralned persons In weil ventilated and well it areas. Never store pesticides ahd other polsonous materials in feed plants or fees making premises. ‘Avold contamination of feed, woter and. other food material Including thelr equipment \with pesticides. Store pesticides always In thelr original container at exclusively dedicated place and kept Under lock and key Properly evaluate the effectiveness of pesticide and Rs potential environment! impacts before application Never use pesticide containers for any other use and should be properly disposed to an engineered land fil faciity ‘Avoid pest Infestation lof stored feed Ingredients by frequent Inspection and following prompt interventions.” 6. Administrative mechanism In the absence of any specific registration procedure in the country to enumerate the poultry farms, thelr size and nature of operations, the following are recommended: the. hhatcherles of any size which are performing this exclusive operation, feed mils of any caparity and the commercial poultry farms whieh are handling moce than 5,000 birds at 2 given time oon any single location need to be got registered with local boules.ml veg MS +The poultry farms which are handling 1,0U,00 or more birds at a given time in single facation need to approach State Pollution Control Board to obtain necessary Consent for Operation under Siting Criteria ( For New Poultry Farms) 1. The pouttry farm should not be located within +500 m from residentist zone | + 200 m froin major weter courte ike River, Lake and Canais +500 m from any major érinking water reservoir on catchment side. + 100 m from any drinking water source like welts, summer storage tanks, other tanks + 500 m from nearby poultry, dalry or another livestock enterprises or industry + 150-200 m from National Highway (Nt) + 100 m from State Highway (SH) + 10-15 m from rural roads/internal roads/village pagdandis 42.The poultry sheds should not be located within + 10 m from farm boundary: ' 3. The poultry sheds should be positioned. + on East ta West direction + at least 2 m above the water table + at east 0.5 m apove ground level 40