[See also regulations 67; 68]
Lairages and holding pens -
| a) |
may not be closer than six meters from, and not be situated higher than the abattoir; |
| b) |
must be constructed of cleanable, non-absorbent and durable material; |
| c) |
must be so constructed and maintained to avoid injury of animals; |
| d) |
must have sides not less than 1.8m in height for cattle and horses and one meter for sheep, goats and pigs; |
| e) |
must have permanent floors that are curbed and drained; |
| f) |
must be so constructed to render the floors and drain covers non-slippery; |
| g) |
must be fitted with gates which are a minimum of 800mm wide for sheep, goats, calves and pigs and 1800mm for cattle and horses; |
| h) |
must be roofed where pigs and sheep or goats are kept; |
| i) |
must be equipped with cold water sprayers for pigs; |
| j) |
must be fitted with water troughs at a height of 900mm for cattle and horses and 300mm for sheep, goats or pigs or water nipples for pigs; |
| k) |
must have well drained manure slabs for kraal manure prior to removal except if manure is removed directly into a vehicle; |
| l) |
must be provided with wash points, hoses and reels; and |
| m) |
used to isolate suspect animals must in addition to above have solid walls and gate and must not drain across other pens or pose any other contamination risk. |
South African Council for Educators Act, 2000
