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Animal Welfare and Food Chain Information Flashcards

1
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Describe the production system for pork in the UK

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Vertically integrated
Mostly indoor
Killed around 24 weeks old
3 main groups involved

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Describe the production system for Beef in the UK

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More traditional
Slaughter age 18-24 months
Livestock markets play a big role

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Describe the production systems for sheep in the UK

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Very traditional
Slaughter around 6-11 months
Livestock markets play a big role

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4
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Flow diagram of process from loading to slaughter - pork

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Loading
Transport
Unloading
FCI slapmarks
Lairage
Slaughter

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5
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Flow diagram of process from loading to slaughter - beef

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Loading
Transport => livestock market
Unloading => transport to abattoir
Unloading
FCI, passports and ear tags
Large
Slaughter

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Flow diagram of process from loading to slaughter - sheep

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Loading
Transport => livestock market
Unloading => transport to abattoir
Unloading
FCI ear tags
Large
Slaughter

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What are the 3 main requirements for transport of animals

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Those transporting need a certificate of competence
Animals must be fit to travel
Animals must not be caused injury or unnecessary suffering via travel

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Who are exempt from carrying an animal transport certificate and what are the conditions

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Farmers
Transporting their own animals to slaughter
In their own means of transport
Journeys up to 50km

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What animals should never get to the abattoir

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Animals that cannot move independantly
Pregnant >90%
Gave birth <7 days ago
Newborns with not healed navels
Animals <7 days old
Animals with severe open wounds or prolapses
Medicated animals which have not complied with the withdrawal periods

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Important considerations when unloading animals

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Must be unloaded ASAP
Ramps must be <20 degrees
Ramps require walls or railing
Non slip floor
No sharp edges

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What are the main roles of the FBO (food business operator)

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Check paperwork - including FCI
Use humane slaughter methods

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12
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Give 4 benefits of good management of transport and handling

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Reduction in post mortem rejections
Better meat quality
Efficiency - good design means more animals can move through the system
Less stress => less defecation => less contamination

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13
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What does FCI stand for and what is it

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Food Chain Information
Document signed by the farmer saying animals are healthy and regulations have been complied with

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14
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Can an animal be accepted into an abattoir without an FCI

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No

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15
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Why are FCI’s useful

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Valuable source of information for decision making in relation to animal health and welfare and is needed for every animal intended for human consumption.

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16
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Who must check the FCI and when

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FBO - on arrival to abattoir
OV - before authorising slaughter

17
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What elements should an FCI include

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Animal health status
Holding health status
Details of medicines and withdrawal periods
Relevant production data

18
Q

For pigs and poultry, what extra detail is needed on an FCI

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Private veterinarian details

19
Q

Is a FCI needed for farmed game

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Yes - called a health certificate

20
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Is a FCI needed for wild game

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No, but still need a hunters declaration

21
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What are the responsibilities of an OV (official veterinarian) at the abattoir

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Carry out checks to ensure compliance with legislation
Ante Mortem checks of every animal
Check FCI’s

22
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Who’s responsibility is it to clean and disinfect vehicles

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Farmer
FBO has to check
OV checks FBO compliance

23
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What is the animal welfare officer (AWO) responsible for

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Assessing welfare of each animal
Prioritise animal for killing (welfare)
Identify measures to take to ensure good welfare

24
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What is the difference between Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP)

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GMP = technical aspects of the whole production process
GHP = focus on hygiene aspects of production

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