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BENCHMARK 2021
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Abattoir
Denmark
Denmark / UK-production
UK
Holland
Germany
Lairage
Group handling, which means that, as
far as possible, pigs are not mixed. All
pigs are kept in small groups (approx. 15
animals).
Group handling, which means that, as far
as possible, pigs are not mixed. All pigs are
kept in small groups (approx. 15 animals).
RTA Meat Processing Scheme (British Quality Assured Pork - BQAP) and
pigs must be kept in farm groups. Group handling takes place in some
abattoirs. According to the BMPA Pork Scheme Standards, CCTV cameras
in the lairage area are required.
Pigs are kept in their peer
groups. No mixing.
No group handling. Pigs are mixed.
Training
Training of abattoir workers in
principles of animal welfare and
handling of animals is required.
Training of abattoir workers in principles
of animal welfare and handling of animals
is required.
RTA Meat Processing Scheme (British Quality Assured Pork - BQAP). EU
legislation requires training for Animal Welfare Officers.
EU legislation has required
training for Animal
Welfare Officers from
2013.
Staff are to be trained in line with the provisions of
the Infection Protection Act and this training must be
documented. Such training courses are to be staged at least
once a year in the QS scheme.
Danish Agriculture & Food Council