Animal welfare at abattoir and food chain information Flashcards
What is the typical slaughter age for pork, beef and sheep
pork: 24 weeks
beef: 18-24 months
sheep: 6-11 months
What are the transport requirements for live animals?
What animals should never get to the abattoir?
Describe the unloading of animals at the abattoir
What are the responsibilities of the food business operator (FBO)?
What are the benefits of good management in an abattoir?
What is food chain information (FCI)?
valuable source of information for decision making in relation to animal health & welfare & is needed for every animal intended for human consumption
applies to all animals
FBO must not accept animals without FCI
24 hours in advance
OV must check FCI before authorising slaughter
What are the food chain information (FCI) required elements
What is farmed game vs wild game
Describe the FCI for wild game
Describe the veterinary role at the abattoir
Legislation puts responsibility down to FBO and OV
OV carries out several checks on the day to ensure compliance
Ensure welfare, compliance, AM of all live animals arriving at abattoir, check FCIs
Take proportionate enforcement action if welfare is compromised
What should be done to livestock vehicles after unloading animals
What are the 5 freedoms of animals
Describe drinking water at the abattoir
Describe feeding at the abattoir
Describe safety and shelter at the abattoir
Describe the spacial requirements at the abattoir
What is the role of the animal welfare officer (AWO) at the abattoir?
How can fear and distress be avoided at the abattoir?
