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Collection Centres And Slaughter Markets
UK - Debby Reynolds, Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), has today set out the plans to allow the movement of cattle and sheep direct to slaughter collections and sales from 23 August subject to no alteration to the level of risk.“These plans form the next step in our ongoing risk-based, staged approach to movement controls.
Debby Reynolds, Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO)
The core group has continued to work in partnership with Defra to develop joint plans to enable the collection and distribution of livestock direct to slaughter, where the highest level of biosecurity and traceability can be maintained.
CVO Debby Reynolds said:
“These plans form the next step in our ongoing risk-based, staged approach to movement controls. Collection centres and direct to slaughter sales will be able to commence from midnight on Wednesday, operating from Thursday 23 August providing there is no alteration to the level of risk.”
The core group of stakeholders said:
"We have been working in partnership with Defra at the highest level and believe that industry will be delighted with the introduction of these new measures which will help the orderly marketing of stock until normal movements can take place. We particularly appreciate the time and effort of the staff which enabled the introduction of dedicated slaughter markets as well as collection centres. Vigilant and compliant operation of the above is of critical importance. The remaining timetable and therefore our return to normality relies on effective and responsible implementation."
