Ante-mortem inspection.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

An ante-mortem inspection of an exotic animal shall, where and to the extent considered necessary by the Administrator and under such instructions as he may issue from time to time, be made on the day of slaughter of an exotic animal, in one of the following listed ways or as determined by the Administrator. Humane handling of an exotic animal during ante-mortem inspection shall be in accordance with the provisions contained in 9 CFR 313.2. Immediately after the animal is stunned or killed, it shall be shackled, hoisted, stuck and bled. (a) To be performed on an exotic animal in the field in a designated area of an exotic animal producer's premises. (1) Reindeer, elk, deer, antelope, bison and water buffalo are eligible for field ante-mortem inspection. The field ante-mortem designated area must be approved by the Regional Director or designee prior to rendition of the service. (2) Any person who desires to receive field ante-mortem inspection must provide: (i) Notification from an official exotic animal establishment to the Regional Director or designee. (ii) A field ante-mortem designated area. (iii) A stunning/slaughtering area which is in a condition that minimizes the possibility of soiling the animal when stunned/slaughtered and bled as determined by the inspector. (iv) A transport vehicle that is as sanitary as practicable as determined by the inspector. (3) The ante-mortem inspector shall determine the acceptableness and safety of performing field ante-mortem inspecti

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 352.10