The ingredients of livestock feeds are known and are fully traceable

Livestock products are fully traceable to their source

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The strength/importance of this link is 8

This link is a Positive contribution.

Literature supporting this link:

Scientific literature:

• Verbeke, W. (2001) The emerging role of traceability and information in demand-oriented livestock production. Outlook on agriculture, 30(4), 249-255

Best Practice Guidance:

• Defra (2003) Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock - Cattle. Defra Publications, London, SW1A 2XX, PB 7949
• Defra (2003) Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock - Pigs. Defra Publications, London, SW1A 2XX, PB 7950

Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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