The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) updated the biosecurity regulations for pork and poultry with resolutions No. 211/2024 and No. 7695/2024, strengthening the measures to prevent diseases, improve traceability, and upgrade animal welfare standards in both sectors.
In an effort to further protect Chile’s animal health assets and align with the standards of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), SAG updated biosecurity regulations for the pork and poultry industry. These measures aim to prevent the entry and spread of diseases, improve traceability, and promote animal welfare in both sectors.
Resolution for the pork industry: A leap towards sustainability
The enactment of Exempt Resolution No. 211/2024 for the pork sector, introduces a comprehensive biosecurity system for different types of producers. The measures include:
- Improved infrastructure: More effective perimeter fences and sanitary filters.
- Disinfection protocols: Detailed cleaning procedures for vehicles, equipment, and staff.
- Pest control and waste management: Strategies to prevent disease vectors and safely manage waste such as slurry and dead animals.
The approach is also gradual, with some immediate measures in most facilities and up to 12 months for more complex requirements.
A resolution for the poultry sector: Strengthening biosecurity
SAG also enacted Exempt Resolution No. 7695/2024, replacing previous regulations (Resolution No. 4534/2023) and updating biosecurity verification handbooks and guidelines for peasant family farming (AFC in Spanish) and industrial farms. Key changes include:
- Biosecurity handbooks for AFC and backyard production: Introduction of basic measures such as 14-day isolation for new birds, use of clothing and footwear exclusive for bird handling, and separation of chicken coops from other animals.
- Biosecurity handbook for industrial farms: Specific guidelines for fattening animals, breeders, incubators, and laying hens, including perimeter fences, sanitary filters, and disinfection protocols.
- Biosecurity verification guideline: A tool to assess how facilities are complying with the measures.
The implementation schedule includes immediate measures for most producers, and up to 12 months for certain provisions in farms with less than 20,000 birds.
A commitment to animal health and competitiveness
These updates underline Chile’s commitment to food security and the international competitiveness of its pork and poultry industry. In 2023, production reached approximately 2.5 million tons of poultry and 1.4 million tons of pork, showing sustained growth in both sectors. By implementing robust measures adapted to the different realities of small and large-sized producers, the country strengthens its ability to prevent diseases and guarantee high standards of animal welfare throughout the production chain.
