Division 3 Amendment(s):
United Kingdom
Agenda 4.4. Proof of origin: the ‘Abbacchio Romano’ PGI identification mark must be affixed within 20 days of the birth of the animal, instead of 10 days.
This requirement is prompted by the need to avoid infections of the auricle, which have, in some cases, led to carcases being destroyed, causing economic damage to the farmer. This mainly occurs in warm periods.