Achieve British Deer Farms and Parks Assurance with Intertek SAI Global to demonstrate your commitment to high-quality venison production.
What is the British Deer Farms & Parks Association (BDFPA)?
The British Deer Farms & Parks Association (BDFPA) is the UK’s industry body representing deer farmers and park managers, promoting high standards of welfare, husbandry, and sustainable venison production. It supports members through guidance, best-practice frameworks, and regulatory information, while helping ensure that deer kept in farms or parks are managed responsibly, traceably, and in line with recognised food safety and welfare standards.
What are the objectives of the British Deer Farms & Parks Association (BDFPA)?
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Represent the interests of deer farms and parks in the UK — lobbying, advice, standards, support for those working in venison production or deer-park management.
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Promote venison production and encourage sustainable deer farming / park-based deer management to meet demand for venison.
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Offer networking, resources, guidance, events and best-practice support to members (small herd owners, large farms/parks, etc.) so deer husbandry and welfare can meet recognised standards.
What are the Key Benefits of membership to the the British Deer Farms & Parks Association (BDFPA)?
BDFPA membership provides expert guidance on deer welfare and husbandry, support with compliance and regulations, industry representation, access to specialist resources, networking opportunities, and increased credibility for farms and parks within the UK deer and venison sector.
Being an approved member of the BDFPA Deer Park Assurance scheme gives your customers the reassurance that your venison is produced to an industry-recognised Code of Best Practice and your herds and facilities are regularly inspected and certified by Intertek SAI Global, an independent professional body.
- Builds Trust - By adherence to the highest welfare and environmental standards customers trust in your product
- Traceability - Ensures traceability within the food chain from source to consumption
- Drives confidence - Demonstrates to your customers that you are producing a quality product produced to best practice.
Interested in joining the British Deer Farms & Parks Association (BDFPA)?
Request an information pack or submit your enquiry : Contact: British Deer Farms and Parks Assurance I BDFPA
- Documents
- Stockmanship & Training
- Deer Biosecurity
- Park Facilities
- Deer Health and Welfare
- Feed and Water
- Shooting, Bleeding & Gralloching
- Larder Design and Facilities
- Larder Hygiene & Documentation
- Disposal of Waste
- Complaints
- Identification and Traceability
- Staff and Training
- Herd Health, Veterinary Treatments and Medicines
- Food Compositions, Storage and Use
- Housing and Handling Facilities
- Transport
- Environment and Hygiene management
- Breeding and Youngstock
- Field Slaughter
