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Farm animals: slaughter sector survey 2022

Results of a survey carried out by the Food Standards Agency on the slaughter of farm animals in England and Wales.

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Results of the 2022 FSA Slaughter Sector Survey in England and Wales

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Results of a survey carried out at all slaughterhouses operating in England and Wales during the period 7 March to 13 March 2022. The survey was carried out by the Food Standards Agency on behalf of Defra and the Welsh government.

The survey was completed by the Official Veterinarians (OVs) based at the slaughterhouses, using the information they were able to acquire from the Food Business Operator (FBO).

Published 8 August 2022