Table 2 Responses to Official Veterinarian (n = 46) survey in relation to acceptance of On Farm Emergency Slaughtered and Casualty Slaughtered animals under Veterinary Certification into Slaughterhouses
Responses | Numbers |
|---|---|
Food Business Operators did not accept OFES animals. | 41(89 %) |
Food Business Operators accepted OFES animals. | 5(11 %) |
Food Business Operators perceived that OFES would have a negative impact on consumer perception of their business. | 28(61 %) |
Official Veterinarians accepted animals for CS with veterinary certification. | 23(50 %) |
Official Veterinarians did not accept animals for CS with veterinary certification.. | 9(20 %) |
OVs perceived there was an increased food safety risk to consumers from consuming OFES meat. | 8(17 %) |
OVs perceived there was an increased risk of Dark, Firm and Dry meat and a decrease in quality | 7(15 %) |