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

Red Meat Regulations, 2004

Part V : Humane Treatment of Animals and Slaughter Process [Section 11(1)(h)]

67. Rest Periods
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Animals must rest overnight in lairages before slaughtering, but if a registered inspector is satisfied that they are rested, they may be slaughtered on the day of arrival provided that they have had a rest period of not less than 1 hour.