Summary
The introduction of the new regulatory framework for livestock exports (Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System – ESCAS) has resulted in exporters being responsible for the well being of livestock from vessel discharge to slaughter. Animal welfare outcomes through the supply chain must be consistent with internationally recognised animal welfare guidelines (OIE).
In order to help comply with the regulatory framework in July 2011 standard operating procedures (SOPs) were developed for the slaughter of cattle in overseas markets (W.LIV.0388). These SOPs are currently being implemented in Indonesian supply chains. In addition to the cattle SOPs, project W.LIV.0399 introduced a series of SOPs for the slaughter of sheep and goats. The purpose of this project was to develop effective and practical work instructions (WIs) to supplement the published SOPs for sheep and goats.
