Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)Ostrich Regulations, 2007Part V : Humane Treatment of Ostriches and Slaughter Process68. Offloading |
| 1) | Ostriches arriving at an abattoir must be offloaded immediately by trained personnel. |
| 2) | Birds must be offloaded in a calm manner to avoid unnecessary excitement, fear, stress and injury. |
| 3) | Birds may not be picked up or dragged by the necks, wings or feathers during off loading. |