No slaughter of cattle, pigs, sheep or poultry can take place unless vets are present in abattoirs.
The British Meat Processors Association warned the vets' strike would cause a loss of income for the food sectorSome meat factories in Northern Ireland may have to close next week due to a strike by government vets, a body representing meat producers has warned.
The British Meat Processors Association said no slaughter of cattle, pigs, sheep or poultry can take place unless official vets are in abattoirs.It is understood the red meat sector expects to keep major plants operating and is not anticipating shortages for consumers.Nick Allen, chief executive of the organisation said it would mean meat plants would have to cease operations.
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