In a statement, the UFU president said Northern Ireland farmers had invested in a "birth to farm gate" traceability system in the local red meat sector, which was complemented by the Farm Quality Assurance Scheme.

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Outside of its hospitals, Novant also encourages doctors affiliated with the health system to participate in a diabetes-recognition program, conducted by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, a nonprofit health group.

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