At present, fresh meat in Hong Kong is supplied from three slaughterhouses: Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse, Tsuen Wan Slaughterhouse and Cheung Chau Slaughterhouse. The FEHD assumes the role of the managing authority to monitor and oversee the operation of these slaughterhouses.

During the year, 43 830 animal health certificates and 27 434 admission forms for local pigs were verified at the slaughterhouses. To enhance food safety and public health protection, 70 274 urine and tissue samples were collected from slaughterhouse animals for testing for veterinary drug residues. A total of 2 050 216 pigs, 48 203 cattle and 7 185 goats were slaughtered and examined in the three slaughterhouses. Meat supplied from the slaughterhouses is subject to inspection by health inspectors and only meat fit for human consumption is released for sale in the market.

The Intelligence Unit of the department continued its role in cracking down on illegal slaughtering activities. Owing to the department's persistent efforts, illegal slaughtering activities have subsided. Unit staff also worked with the Customs and Excise Department and conducted four large-scale raids on meat-smuggling operations, resulting in five arrests and the seizure of 5 035 kilograms of smuggled meat.