At Dawn Pork and Bacon, we recognise that the welfare of animal’s pre slaughter depends on sympathetic, informed, and experienced handling and the provision of facilities designed with the welfare of live animals in mind. We will ensure that the site is managed to prevent any breaches of animal welfare in line with (EC) No. 1099/2009 and the Bord Bia Food Processors Standard.
The above is achieved by:
Maintaining and promoting an animal welfare culture within the plant and with service providers.
Safeguarding the welfare of animals at each stage of the process.
Stunning animals to ensure that the loss of consciousness and sensibility is maintained until death.
Providing adequate resources to permit the implementation of the animal welfare policy including the selection of workers who have the correct aptitude, attitude, temperament, qualification, and experience for handling live animals.
Continuous training and development of the animal welfare team on site.
Providing the infrastructure and environment, including equipment, plant, and structures necessary to maintain and improve animal welfare.
Being in full compliance with the relevant clauses, annexes, and amendments of the animal welfare regulation (EC) No. 1009/2009 of 24 September 2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing.
Meeting market and stakeholder expectations with regards to animal welfare.
Continuous monitoring of animal welfare standards on site through our CCTV and internal audit.
A qualified animal welfare officer appointed by management has been given the authority to make and implement animal welfare decisions in line with legislative requirements.
