Research and analysis

Farm animals: slaughter sector survey 2024

Results of a survey carried out by the Food Standards Agency on the slaughter of farm animals in England and Wales.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Food Standards Agency and Welsh Government
• Published: 28 November 2024

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Results of the 2024 FSA Slaughter Sector Survey in England and Wales

PDF, 1.46 MB, 44 pages

Details

Results of a survey carried out at all slaughterhouses operating in England and Wales during the period 12 February to 18 February 2024. The survey was carried out by the Food Standards Agency on behalf of Defra and the Welsh government.

The survey was completed by the Official Veterinarians (OVs) based at the slaughterhouses, using the information they were able to acquire from the Food Business Operator (FBO).

Published 28 November 2024