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Pig Journal Volume: 50
Publication date: November 2002

Proceedings Section

SURVEILLANCE: WHAT WE REQUIRE THE MEAT AND LIVESTOCK COMMISSION
D. Armstrong

Abstract
Monitoring and surveillance of animal disease is of national socio-economic importance because of the potential impact of disease-causing and zoonotic organisms on animal health, animal welfare and food safety and because of the impact that disease problems have on the economic viability of the pig production units. National legislation is the basis for surveillance and control of notifiable diseases; but there is heavy reliance on passive surveillance for the detection of new outbreaks. There is no national strategy for monitoring and surveillance of non-notifiable diseases and an absence of co-ordinated strategies to improve the overall health status of the national pig herd. Improvements in this area would lead to better animal welfare and to cost savings through more efficient production. There is consumer pressure for high standards of animal welfare and food safety. The farm assurance schemes in Great Britain provide an effective monitoring and surveillance system for compliance with animal welfare standards. The British pig industry is committed to a proactive whole chain approach to food safety and is introducing a Salmonella monitoring programme as part of its risk reduction strategy. Monitoring and surveillance systems require commitment and involvement of all stakeholders; but it is important that they are properly resourced and integrated in co-ordinated risk reduction strategies.

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