Differences in code terminology and frequency of findings in meat inspection of finishing pigs in seven European countries

Alban, Lis; Vieira-Pinto, Madalena; Meemken, Diana; Maurer, Patric; Ghidini, Sergio; Santos, Susana; Laguna, Jaime Gómez; Laukkanen‐Ninios, Riikka; Alvseike, Ole; Langkabel, Nina

doi:10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108394

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“…The use of electronic registration also increased the acceptability and practicability of the use of the information system by the veterinary services as well as the quality of the data, and facilitated data analysis. 20 In addition to comprehensiveness and standardisation, one of the major challenges in setting up PMI information systems is harmonisation, both of the detection of PMI findings, of the associated decisionmaking (i.e., total or partial condemnation) and of the naming and recording of the findings. 20 The characterisation of health risks associated with carcases and/or offal relies largely on visual and macroscopic PMI, which requires scientific and technical exper-tise.…”

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“…20 In addition to comprehensiveness and standardisation, one of the major challenges in setting up PMI information systems is harmonisation, both of the detection of PMI findings, of the associated decisionmaking (i.e., total or partial condemnation) and of the naming and recording of the findings. 20 The characterisation of health risks associated with carcases and/or offal relies largely on visual and macroscopic PMI, which requires scientific and technical exper-tise. In order to reduce inter-inspector variability in the outcome of this expertise, 2,[21][22][23] it is necessary to provide elements for harmonising the assessment and the decision.…”

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“…Such exercise was carried out by a working group in the framework of the COST Action 18105 RIBMINS on pig slaughterhouses. 20 The experts' discussions resulted in a list of 40 aggregated codes that could serve as the basis for the development of a European-level adequate code system. Similar work would be valuable for bovine slaughterhouses.…”

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“…This common terminology across the country is beneficial for producing a robust investigation of condemnation data. The use of electronic registration also increased the acceptability and practicability of the use of the information system by the veterinary services as well as the quality of the data, and facilitated data analysis 20 …”

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“…Balancing the need for completeness of a code list so as not to exclude any situation with the need for clarity to avoid misinterpretation is not an easy task. Such exercise was carried out by a working group in the framework of the COST Action 18105 RIBMINS on pig slaughterhouses 20 . The experts’ discussions resulted in a list of 40 aggregated codes that could serve as the basis for the development of a European‐level adequate code system.…”

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Analysis of bovine postmortem condemnation data in France: Contributions from a comprehensive and standardised information system at the slaughterhouse

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Background: The condemnation of carcases and offal unfit for human consumption is a regulatory requirement at the slaughterhouse. Condemnation data, if comprehensive and standardised, can be a valuable source of information for risk-based inspection and decision making. Methods: The aim of this study was to analyse postmortem condemnation data that were recorded in all bovine slaughterhouses in mainland France from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2020 in a comprehensive and standardised information system. The rates of and reasons for condemnation, as well as factors influencing rate variation, were investigated through descriptive analysis and multivariable logistic regression models. Results: The global, total and partial condemnation rates were 4.5%, 0.7% and 3.8% for adult cattle and 1.4%, 0.3% and 1.1% for calves, respectively. Reasons for condemnation varied with the animal category; for example, the three main reasons for total condemnation in adult cattle were serous infiltration of connective tissue (49% of condemned animals), congestive peritonitis (12.2%) and fibrinous peritonitis (10.9%), whereas the top three reasons for partial condemnation were unique abscess (21.9%), haemorrhagic infiltration (20.6%) and muscular sclerosis (17.4%). Condemnation rates were influenced by animal-related factors (sex, age, type of breed) and slaughterhouse-related factors (status, type, slaughter volume). Conclusion: Our findings could usefully contribute to the continuous improvement of the harmonisation of inspection decisions and support the risk manager's strategy in the modernisation of official controls at the slaughterhouse.

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Additional post-mortem inspection procedures and laboratory methods as supplements for visual meat inspection of finishing pigs in Europe—Use and variability

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In the EU, a post-mortem inspection of finishing pigs comprises visual inspections of the carcass and offal followed by additional examinations, such as palpation and incision of parts, when needed. Moreover, it can include various laboratory tests. Since European meat inspection is regulated by the EU, one may assume that post-mortem inspection is performed in the same way in the Member States. However, previous studies showed that variations exist. This article shows the results of a survey performed in September 2020 on how visual meat inspection of finishing pigs is applied in Europe. By using a questionnaire, palpations, incisions and other procedures for 10 gross pathological findings and laboratory methods applied by official veterinarians to evaluate the fitness of meat for human consumption were assessed. We received 44 responses from 26 European countries. Most respondents reported that visual meat inspection was a generally applied inspection method. The main reason for not applying visual meat inspection was export requirements. The most important reasons for applying palpations and incisions in addition to visual inspection were findings detected in ante- or post-mortem inspection. There was considerable variation in the use of palpations and incisions, other post-mortem procedures and laboratory tests to assess meat fitness for human consumption. The respondents mentioned some country-specific practices, but we also observed variations within the responding official veterinarians that could not be explained by country of origin or years of work experience. Additional detailed studies on the variation are needed before harmonisation of meat inspection procedures are attempted.

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Investigating ways of detecting and handling findings indicating prior septicaemia in bovines

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Differences in code terminology and frequency of findings in meat inspection of finishing pigs in seven European countries

Cited by 14 publications

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Analysis of bovine postmortem condemnation data in France: Contributions from a comprehensive and standardised information system at the slaughterhouse

Analysis of bovine postmortem condemnation data in France: Contributions from a comprehensive and standardised information system at the slaughterhouse

Additional post-mortem inspection procedures and laboratory methods as supplements for visual meat inspection of finishing pigs in Europe—Use and variability

Investigating ways of detecting and handling findings indicating prior septicaemia in bovines

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