Animal Health Certificates
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Which livestock sector in the UK is the most self-sufficient?

  • Sheep (correct)
  • Poultry
  • Pork
  • Beef

What is the slaughtering age for beef in the UK?

  • 24 weeks
  • 6 months
  • 6-11 months
  • 18-24 months (correct)

What is the main reason for the increasing demand for meat in the long term?

  • Increased meat consumption in the UK
  • Advancements in livestock production
  • Greater availability of meat products
  • Higher income in lower and middle income countries (correct)

According to the text, which livestock sector has the highest outdoor demand in the UK?

<p>Pork (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the FCI (Food Chain Information) in relation to animal health and welfare?

<p>To aid decision making for animal health and welfare (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an animal to be slaughtered using Kosher or Halal methods?

<p>Appropriate certification and practicing membership of the religion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are animal health certificates required for importing from the EU to the UK?

<p>No, for all animals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum information required in the FCI for pigs and poultry?

<p>Details of medicines and withdrawal periods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for assessing the FCI and presenting it to the OV (Official Veterinarian)?

<p>The FBO (Food Business Operator) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is it possible for slaughtering methods without pre-stunning to be performed in the UK?

<p>Yes, for religious purposes with appropriate certification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these animals should not go to the abattoir?

<p>Pregnant animals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) at the abattoir?

<p>Maintaining welfare of each animal in each group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the preslaughter requirements for animals at the abattoir?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of veterinary professionals at the abattoir?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of good management at the abattoir?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for farmed game animals killed at the farm?

<p>Health certificate approved by veterinarian (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to slaughter animals without prior stunning?

<p>A sharp, clean knife (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be used in a slaughterhouse to restrain animals before slaughter?

<p>A restraining pen specific to each species (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be ensured before animals are transported to the abattoir?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the OV at the abattoir?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the infrastructure requirements for a slaughterhouse to be licensed to slaughter animals without prior stunning?

<p>Restraining pen specific to each species must be used inline with regulations. A sharp, clean knife appropriate to the size and species. A slash that is quick and consistent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the fitness to travel requirements for animals before they can be transported to the abattoir?

<p>Animals must not be caused injury or unnecessary suffering. Animals must be fit to travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What animals should not go to the abattoir?

<p>Animals that cannot move independently. Animals with severe open wounds or prolapses. Pregnant (&gt;90%) or gave birth within 7 days. New-born mammals with navel not completely healed. Pigs of less than 3 weeks, lambs &lt; 1 week, calves 100km. Animals younger than 7 days. Medicated animals for which withdrawal periods have not been complied with.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the unloading requirements for animals at the abattoir?

<p>Animals must be unloaded as soon as possible and slaughtered without unnecessary delay. Unloading must be done safely using ramps, etc. Non-slip floors and side guards must be provided. There should be no sharp opportunities to injure the animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of the Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) at the abattoir?

<p>The AWO is responsible for environmental design, handling, and transport. They also ensure that animals are free from pain and suffering and assess the welfare of each animal in each group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of good management at the abattoir?

<p>Good management leads to a reduction in post-mortem rejections, improved meat quality, increased efficiency, and reduced stress levels, which in turn reduces contamination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of veterinary professionals at the abattoir?

<p>Veterinary professionals ensure compliance with animal welfare standards in abattoirs. They are responsible for conducting ante-mortem checks on all live animals and checking the Food Chain Information (FCI). They also maintain responsibility for welfare, hygiene, and animal by-products compliance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements for farmed game animals to enter the food chain?

<p>If farmed game animals are killed in an abattoir, the same requirements as for cattle apply. If they are killed at the farm, a health certificate approved by a veterinarian along with the farmer is needed. If they are killed in the wild, a hunter's declaration is required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the preslaughter requirements for animals at the abattoir?

<p>Animals must have access to drinking water at all times. If they are kept overnight or for more than 12 hours, they must also have access to food. They must be kept safe from potential injury and provided with appropriate shelter and space. They must be free from pain and suffering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements for slaughtering animals without prior stunning?

<p>A slaughterhouse must be previously approved by the FSA. The infrastructure must include a restraining pen specific to each species and a sharp, clean knife appropriate to the size and species. The slaughter process should be quick and consistent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the FCI (Food Chain Information) in relation to animal health and welfare?

<p>The FCI is a valuable source of information for decision making in relation to animal health and welfare. It provides details about the animals' health status, holding health status, medicines and withdrawal periods, production data, diseases, and analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements for an animal to be slaughtered using Kosher or Halal methods?

<p>To be slaughtered using Kosher or Halal methods, the animal must be slaughtered without stunning. Additionally, the person performing the slaughter must have appropriate certification and be a practicing member of the respective religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is it possible for slaughtering methods without pre-stunning to be performed in the UK?

<p>Yes, it is possible for slaughtering methods without pre-stunning to be performed in the UK, as long as it is done in line with religious use and the person performing the slaughter has appropriate certification and is a practicing member of the religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the slaughtering age for beef in the UK?

<p>The slaughtering age for beef in the UK is 18-24 months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are animal health certificates required for importing from the EU to the UK?

<p>No, animal health certificates are not required for importing from the EU to the UK. Only animals leaving the UK for the EU require an animal health certificate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of veterinary professionals at the abattoir?

<p>The role of veterinary professionals at the abattoir is to check the Food Chain Information (FCI) before authorizing slaughter. They must ensure that the FCI contains all the necessary information and assess the health status of the animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Official Veterinarian (OV) at the abattoir?

<p>The Official Veterinarian (OV) is responsible for assessing the Food Chain Information (FCI) and ensuring that it is complete and accurate. They must also ensure that animals are not accepted without FCI and that the FCI is presented by the Food Business Operator (FBO) in advance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) at the abattoir?

<p>The responsibility of the Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) at the abattoir is to ensure good management and welfare practices are followed. They play a crucial role in maintaining animal welfare standards during the slaughtering process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum information requirements for pigs and poultry in the Food Chain Information (FCI)?

<p>The minimum information requirements for pigs and poultry in the Food Chain Information (FCI) include the animals' health status, holding health status (important in cattle), details of medicines and withdrawal periods, and relevant production data, diseases, and analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the pre-slaughter requirements for animals at the abattoir?

<p>Before animals are transported to the abattoir, the Food Chain Information (FCI) must be assessed by the Food Business Operator (FBO) and presented to the Official Veterinarian (OV) at least 24 hours in advance. Animals cannot be accepted without the FCI.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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