ANIMAL WELFARE OF THE OPAS SUPPLY CHAIN

Opas has decided to differentiate itself by adopting more restrictive animal welfare rules than the reference legislation. This is certified according to a technical document DT40 by Kiwa.

BIOSAFETY

A fundamental element to be respected in farms for maintaining a good sanitary level is the high standard of biosecurity and hygiene inside and outside the farm.

For this reason, all strategies have been implemented to protect the farm from infections coming from outside and, at the same time, to control the spread of infections within the facility itself.

RESPONSIBLE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS

The use of antimicrobials remains, for veterinarians, a fundamental tool for the care and well-being of animals. However, their use must not ignore contexts related to the onset of resistance phenomena, which can reduce the effectiveness of drugs. This necessarily leads to avoiding their abuse and ensuring their responsible use.

To achieve this, the use of certain critically important molecules, judged by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be contributing to antibiotic resistance, is prohibited.

STAFF INVOLVED

Farmers are trained in the correct management procedures and good practices in farming. This training is formalized with appropriate documentation.

Transporters are equipped with authorizations/certificates required by the relevant regulations. Additionally, they are trained on important aspects of pig management from loading at the farm, transportation, to unloading, through dedicated operational instructions.

The slaughterhouse personnel involved in animal handling are properly trained, sensitized, and engaged to ensure the correct implementation of the supply chain. The staff are aware of the importance of their role and the consequences of their actions.