The Dominican Agribusiness Board (JAD), with the technical and financial support of the Organization of United Nations for Food and Agriculture (FAO), designed a biosafety certification system for pig farms in the Dominican Republic.
The JAD has had the Araporcei technical supportleading entity in inspection and certification of the agri-food sector in Spain.
Before the arrival of the fafrican swine fever to the country, the JAD took the initiative, with the support of FAO, to train more than 130 pig breeders, veterinarians and technicians from the provinces of Espaillat, Santiago, La Vega, Hermanas Mirabal and Santo Domingo.
Osmar Benítez, executive president of the JAD, said that the design of this protocol allows the pig producers prevent the entry and spread of infectious agents that may affect its production.
It also provides considerable benefits for production, food safety and security, public health, animal welfare and, consequently, the market and the economy of the country. pig sector.
From the Agribusiness Boardthe main organization of the agricultural sector in the country, whose mission is to support, encourage, promote and defend national agricultural production, the regulatory document called “Design of a Certification System” is made available to pig producers in Biosecurity in Pig Farms”, which combines the best practices.
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The statement indicates that it is available in biosafety matterapplicable to all existing production systems in the country, as is the case of commercial pig production and for small and medium-sized farms.
Certification, issued by a third party, is currently an aspect that can clearly provide advantages and value to companies by helping to improve their processes, their products and their management systems and to reinforce their business opportunities.
Likewise, it can constitute a differentiating element in the marketwhich contributes to improving the image of the products and generates trust among customers, consumers and authorities.
