Food chain information (FCI)

Question 1

Which species must have a FCI form under regulation (ED) 853/2004?

Answer 1

All species

Question 2

What happens to animals without at FCI?

Answer 2

FBO must not accept them

Question 3

When must the FCi be supplied?

Answer 3

24h in advance in most cases

Question 4

What is the minimum amount of information required on the FCI?

Answer 4

Animal health status
The farm health status (esp. cattle and regards to TB)
Details of medicines and withdrawal periods
Private veterinarian details (Pigs and poultry)
Relevant production data, disease and analysis

Question 5

Who is the Animal welfare officer and what are his/her responsibilities?

Answer 5

A skilled and knowledgable stockman and are responsible for managing the handling and transport of animals

Question 6

What are the benefits of good management of handling animals?

Answer 6

Reduction in bruising
Improved meat quality
Good design means that animals will move through the system with little encouragement

Question 7

What does FBO stand for?

Answer 7

Food business operator

Question 8

What is the OV responsible for at the slaughterhouse?

Answer 8

Welfare of the animals
Hygiene
Animal-by-products (ABP’s) compliance
Antemortem of all animals

Question 9

To comply with the five freedoms the large must contain:

Answer 9

Fresh accessible water (enough for all animals)
Some feeding equipment
Be secure and safe, and away from loud noises
Have good ventilation and shelter from the weather
The animals must have enough space to lie down and turn around

Question 10

What legislation is associated with slaughter? (8)

Answer 10

Welfare of animals (transport) Order 2006
The protection of animals act 
Agriculture (misc provisions) Act
The animal health act 
The veterinary surgeons act 
EC 852/2004
EC 853/2004
EC 854/2004