Publication - Advice and guidance

Trichinella: Advice for butchers selling feral pig or wild boar meat

Published: 16 December 2021
From: Chief Veterinary Officer
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural
ISBN: 9781802018264

This leaflet offers advice to butchers to avoid selling meat which could be infected with Trichinella. It's strongly advised that feral pigs or wild boar carcasses are tested for Trichinella to prevent consumption of food which is injurious to health and to ensure all stages of production are safe.

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