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Frequently Asked Questions - Organic Swine Production
- For meat to be certified as organic, is it necessary to feed the animal certified organic feed?
- Are vaccinations permitted?
- Can antibiotics be used in organic livestock production?
- Is farm animal welfare addressed in organic livestock systems?
- Are de-horning, castration and other similar surgical techniques permitted in organic livestock production?
- Are there standards established for humane transport and slaughter of food animals?
