South African Institute for Drug Free Sport Act, 1997
R 385
Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)Ostrich Regulations, 2007Part VI : Meat InspectionsC. Secondary Meat Inspections93. Emergency slaughtered ostriches |
| 1) | The meat of ostriches which were referred to a registered veterinarian during ante mortem inspection, as contemplated in regulation 83, must be examined by the registered veterinarian who must pay particular attention to - |
| a) | carcass colour, blood content of intercostal veins and the small vessels beneath the serosa of the abdominal wall. |
| b) | loosen a leg to observe the exposed connective tissue and articular surface. |
| c) | the condition of the musculature and abnormal odours; |
| 2) | If regarded as necessary by the registered veterinarian, the carcass or meat must be submitted for laboratory examination in order to make a final decision. |
