Bleeding must be done in the following manner:
| a) |
Throat slitting must be done within ten seconds after stunning using a sharp knife suited for the purpose. |
| b) |
The spinal cord must not be severed during throat slitting and must be kept intact until the bird has transpired. |
| c) |
The bleeding knife must be washed and sterilized and sharpened frequently using a multiple knife exchange system. |
| d) |
A minimum of 90 seconds bleeding time is required. |
| e) |
Birds not bled must be totally condemned. |
| f) |
The killing rate must facilitate humane handling of birds as well as allow for effective stunning and complete bleeding and must correlate with the rate of dressing. |
Stamp Duties Act, 1968 (Act 77 of 1968)
