Where and How Did This Meat Come From, and Why You Must Check? ... Daedong Hospital Launches 'Livestock Product Traceability Campaign'

A livestock traceability promotion campaign is being conducted at Daedong Hospital.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Why did the hospital conduct a Livestock Product Traceability System campaign?

Daedong Hospital conducted a campaign for education and promotion of the Livestock Product Traceability System targeting about 840 Daedong Hospital employees at the staff cafeteria for four weeks starting October 4. The event was held to encourage the selection of high-quality livestock products and to create a balanced diet so that not only patients but also all employees can enjoy a healthy life.

The Livestock Product Traceability System, operated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Science Department, is a system that records and manages the distribution details such as production, movement, and shipment of essential livestock products in daily life, including cattle, pigs, chickens, ducks, and eggs.

This system plays a significant role in enhancing the biosecurity efficiency of livestock farms, increasing transparency in livestock product distribution, promoting the sound development of the livestock industry, and guiding consumers to safe and desirable consumption of livestock products.

This campaign was supported by the Korean Dietitians Association and organized by the Daedong Hospital Food Service Nutrition Team. The team set up a promotional booth in the staff cafeteria to provide accurate understanding of the Livestock Product Traceability System and grading system, as well as how to check the traceability information.

Additionally, participatory events were held such as ▲ learning about livestock product traceability in staff cafeteria menus ▲ checking the traceability of livestock products purchased ▲ finding livestock product certification marks at marts, department stores, and online ▲ and conducting surveys on the livestock system, allowing employees to find certification marks themselves or check via the Livestock Product Traceability System app.

Park Ji-young, head of the Food Service Nutrition Team at Daedong Hospital’s Management Support Department, said, “The Livestock Product Traceability System serves as an indicator for consumers to choose quality livestock products, and we promoted that it is easy and convenient to select through certification marks or apps when purchasing ingredients.”

Park added, “A balanced diet including high-quality protein is an essential element for a healthy life, and through this campaign, we hope employees properly recognize this and become promoters of the Livestock Product Traceability System by informing their families and acquaintances.”

Daedong Hospital plans to use this campaign as an opportunity to compose diets that restore and maintain patients’ health by using trustworthy agricultural products through various events.

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