Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)Ostrich Regulations, 2007Part VI : Meat InspectionsA. Ante mortem inspection85. Quarantine |
| 1) | All birds suffering from a controlled disease contemplated in the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984), must be moved to the abattoir under cover of a "red cross" permit issued by a state veterinarian at the farm and the arrival of the consignment at the abattoir must be confirmed to such state veterinarian. |
| 2) | If a bird is suffering from or is suspected of suffering from a controlled disease contemplated in the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984), or if any bird has tested positive on the farm and is not accompanied by a "red cross" permit, a state veterinarian of the Provincial Directorate: Veterinary Services, in whose area the abattoir is situated, must be notified immediately. |
| 3) | In the event of an abattoir being declared a prohibited or restricted area under the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984), the provincial executive officer may instruct the owner to slaughter a bird under conditions laid down by that officer. |
| 4) | Vehicles that transported birds suffering from a controlled disease must be washed and disinfected as determined by a state veterinarian before leaving the abattoir premises. |