Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)Ostrich Regulations, 2007Part XI : Slaughter of Ostriches for own Consumption and for Religious and Cultural Purposes115. Ritual slaughter of ostriches in abattoirs |
Ritual slaughter of birds in abattoirs may be undertaken if the person performing the slaughter -
| a) | has been authorised in writing by the abattoir owner, after his or her nomination by the religious community; and |
| b) | has the knowledge and physical ability to use the required and approved facilities to execute the bleeding incision in a humane manner. |