Animal Welfare at the Abattoir
(Western Cape)
RMAA Background
This course is developed in conjunction with IRTA. The aim of the course is to promote knowledge on just and equitable standards of practice, operation and legislation on animal welfare at abattoirs and by raising awareness and value of the processes to the South African and Global Community.
The course covers the following International Legislation and Guidelines:
- Council Regulation No. 1099/2009 on The Protection of Animals at The Time of Killing at European Union Approved Abattoirs
- World Organization of Animal Health
(WOAH) - Scientific opinion on monitoring procedures at slaughterhouses for bovines – EFSA
- Scientific Opinion on monitoring procedures at slaughterhouses for pigs – EFSA
Learning Objectives
This 2.5-day course provides participants to
improve their knowledge and skills on:
- Roles and interaction between Animal
Welfare Officer and the Competent
Authority - How to ensure Animal Welfare from
unloading to slaughter: Part 1 (Pre-
Slaughter component) - South African and EU legislation on
protection of animals at the time of killing in slaughterhouses and OIE standards. - Basic procedures for monitoring, controlling and supporting the implementation of Animal Welfare requirements and conditions in slaughterhouses, against legislative requirements.
- Assessment of Animal Welfare risks at
slaughterhouses. - Animal Welfare and Ethics: The ethical logic of Council Regulation 1099/2099
- Scientific basis for proper handling, stunning and killing of animals (Animal behavior and anatomy);
- Practical ways of assessing the impact
of lairage facilities and handling of
animal welfare. - Main stunning and killing techniques
applied in slaughterhouses in South
Africa and Europe (for each method;
conditions of proper use, critical points to check, advantages and
disadvantages, methodology to
evaluate their effectiveness); - Animal welfare outcomes: practical
examples in slaughterhouses and how
to monitor them.
Various case studies and practical examples form part of this interactive training course.
Target Audience
This program is aimed at:
- Welfare Officials as appointed by abattoirs
- Abattoir Managers & Supervisors
Course Content
The following activities will be covered during the course:
- Roles and interaction between Animal Welfare Officer and the Competent Authority
- How to ensure Animal Welfare from unloading to slaughter: Part 1 (Pre-Slaughter component)
- How to ensure Animal Welfare from unloading to slaughter: Part II (Stunning/Post Stunning)
- How the design of facilities and equipment influences the pre-stunning management
- Electrical stunning method
- Mechanical stunning method
- Animal welfare and Ethics: The ethical logic of Council Regulation 1009/2009
- The relevance of education and training of slaughterhouse personnel
Learners will be required to attend all 3 days of the program to be found competent
Booking
Complete the attached registration form and return to AST with a certified copy of the learner’s ID. Note that the learner will not be registered, if a certified ID copy is not submitted with the registration form.
Travel Arrangements
All arrangements and costs for travel and accommodation is the responsibility of the attendee/abattoir.
Contact Ella Mostert at +27 (0) 349-1237 or [email protected] for more information.