We are proposing to establish a voluntary Trichinae Certification Program for U.S. pork that has been produced under
disease-prevention conditions. Under the proposed program, we would certify pork production sites that follow prescribed good production practices that reduce, eliminate, or avoid the risk of exposure of animals to the zoonotic parasite Trichinella spiralis, a disease of swine. Such a program should enhance the ability of producers to export
pork and pork products to overseas markets. This proposed program, which would be funded by program fees, has been developed as a cooperative effort by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National
Pork Board, and the pork processing industry. If adopted, this program would include those producers who choose to participate in the program, as well as slaughter facilities and other persons that handle or process swine from pork production sites that have been certified under the program.
Trichinae Certification Program
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Submitter: Determan, Barb Posted: 07/13/2007 ID: APHIS-2006-0089-0006
Jul 16,2007 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Appell, Jill Posted: 07/16/2007 ID: APHIS-2006-0089-0007
Jul 16,2007 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Heller, Courtney Posted: 07/17/2007 ID: APHIS-2006-0089-0008
Jul 16,2007 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: sachau, barb Posted: 05/18/2007 ID: APHIS-2006-0089-0002
Jul 16,2007 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: White, Dr. Lynne Posted: 06/13/2007 ID: APHIS-2006-0089-0005
Jul 16,2007 11:59 PM ET
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