Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)

Ostrich Regulations, 2007

Part II : Requirements for the Registration of Ostrich Abattoirs

B. Structural requirements for abattoirs, export approved cutting plants and cold storage units

(2) Additional requirements for low and high throughput ostrich abattoirs

19. Offloading ramps

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[See also regulation 68]

 

Offloading ramps, movable or stationary -

a)must be so constructed to avoid injury of birds during offloading and provide a stable area to facilitate the free movement of birds;
b)may not have open spaces between the offloading ramp and the vehicle;
c)must be at the same height of the vehicle for which it is used;
d)must have solid side panels;
e)must have permanent non-slippery floor at a slope of not more than 20°;
f)may not have sharp protruding edges or any other features that may cause injury; and
g)must have adequate artificial lighting if birds are offloaded at night.