Define a better set of work protocols and preconditions for the deployment of a Mobile Slaughter Unit (MSU) in the Netherlands. The MSU is used by a slaughterhouse on a farm to kill animals that are fit for slaughter, but not fit for transport. The protocols and preconditions are necessary to better protect animal welfare, animal health and food safety. Explanation advice The Office for Risk Assessment & Research (BuRO) advises the Inspector-General of the NVWA as follows: Use the experiences that have been gained during the MSU pilot and from this risk assessment to define and establish a better set of working protocols and framework conditions and recommend to the Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality that this be formally laid down. Draft specific framework conditions for each type of domestic animal and feral animal for which an MSU or mobile slaughterhouse is used. Monitor the high-risk group of animals in routine transport and those of the MSU periodically for the use of analgesic ... : NL; PDF; NVWAEFSAFocalPoint@nvwa.nl ...