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MICHAEL Gove the Environment Secretary announced on Remembrance Sunday that CCTV recording will become mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England in April 2018. Tere will be a six- month adjustment period.


concerned at the impact in low throughput abattoirs where the cost would impact harshly and disproportionately on operations that least needed it. Te Federation made a


robust consultation response incorporating the following points: • Te Farm Animal Welfare Council and Te Food Standards Agency both issued recent opinions that there is no evidence that CCTV encourages greater compliance with animal welfare law.


• Te speed and scale of operations in small premises allow FSA personnel to easily oversee all activity from one vantage point.


Michael Gove Tere will be no exemptions


for small plants and no help with costs. Te Federation was


opposed to the original proposals and were particularly


• Surveillance of CCTV will divert OVs from their primary duties including monitoring of animal movements.


• Animal cruelty and welfare infringements take place throughout the supply chain.


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Official statistics show that the majority of incidents occur outside the abattoir. Te measure is therefore discriminatory and should also be compulsory in farms, poultry sheds, auction marts and transport vehicles etc.


• Many operators consider it an insulting and unnecessary intrusion and a slight on their integrity and reputation. Tey treat their animals with respect and are very aware that mishandling will devalue the carcase.


• Tis could be the last straw for some businesses in an already over-regulated sector.


• Retention and recruitment of staff will be more difficult when their every move is scrutinised. One small mistake could end in prosecution.


A copy of the full consultation response is available to members on request.


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