Contingency Fees Act, 1997
R 385.00
Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)Ostrich Regulations, 2007Part VI : Meat InspectionsA. Ante mortem inspection84. Handling of dead ostriches |
| 1) | All "dead on arrival" and "dead in pen" birds must be disposed of as condemned material in terms of Part VIII. |
| 2) | No dead or dying ostrich may be brought into the abattoir premises, unless it is part of a consignment of healthy birds, or may be removed from the abattoir premises. |
| 3) | No carcass or part thereof that has been condemned may be brought into any part of the abattoir containing edible products. |
| 4) | It is the owner’s choice to have a post mortem inspection done except where required by a registered inspector or where a controlled disease under the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984), is suspected in which case a state veterinarian must be notified. |
| 5) | The place and method of flaying dead birds for the purpose of regaining skins must be done according to a protocol approved by the provincial executive officer. |
