Which option correctly describes the required granularity for poultry dispositions in PHIS?

• A. Entered for each shift
• B. Entered for each producer
• C. Entered per lot
• D. Entered individually

Answer: (C)

Dispositions for poultry in PHIS are tracked at the lot level. Each lot represents a defined production run with a common origin, processing steps, and characteristics, so recording the disposition for the entire lot keeps traceability accurate and efficient. This granularity supports effective recalls and quality control, because you can identify and target exactly the batch that may have a issue without splitting it into smaller, less meaningful units. Recording per shift would fragment one lot across multiple shifts, complicating traceability. Recording per producer would separate data that belong to the same lot, making it harder to see the outcome of that specific batch. Entering individually would create an excessive number of records and hinder batch-level management. So, the required practice is to enter poultry dispositions per lot.