Protection for the product, 'piglet'. Establishment of the Animal Health Agency eG (TiGA) as a necessary national organization in the international trade of piglets. [German]Original Title Absicherung fur das Produkt 'Ferkel': Grundung der Tiergesundheitsagentur eG (TiGA) als notwendige nationale Organisation im internationalen Ferkelhandel.

摘要

This article discusses standards that should be followed in the production of meat from pigs and slaughter of piglets. Animal health monitoring programmes that address these issues are described. The implications on international trade of piglets are also tackled.