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Guides for Butcher or sell meat, in the order most people need them. Show everything
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Butcher’s licence and meat shop approval
Slaughtering, cutting or selling meat requires a butcher’s licence, a Public Health-approved shop, and animals slaughtered at an approved abattoir with inspection.
Slaughtering, cutting or selling meat requires a butcher’s licence, a Public Health-approved shop, and animals slaughtered at an approved abattoir with inspection.
Westmoreland Municipal Corporation / Veterinary Services Division
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Food handler’s permit and public health inspection
Anyone preparing or serving food needs a food handler’s permit, and the premises need a public health certificate.
Anyone preparing or serving food needs a food handler’s permit, and the premises need a public health certificate.
Westmoreland Health Department
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Cattle tags and animal identification (NAITS)
All cattle must be tagged and registered under the national animal identification and traceability system; it is the main defence against praedial larceny.
All cattle must be tagged and registered under the national animal identification and traceability system; it is the main defence against praedial larceny.
Ministry of Agriculture — Veterinary Services Division / RADA
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