New European hygiene regulations came into force on January I st 2006. They apply to any business in livestock feed, making, transporting, marketing or processing food. Therefore, all links in the food chain, from pig farmers to meat processors, willhave to comply with this latest legislation. Pig farmers are now required to keep records containing details of feed and veterinary products used. Records of the health status of the pigs, of controls, or any other matter that can affect public health, must also be kept. Furthermore, results of any feed, blood or other tests must be documented, as well as ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections of all pigs. Good pig farmers, slaughterhouses and meat processors should have no difficulty complying with these regulations.
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