Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)Red Meat Regulations, 2004Part VI : Meat Inspections [Section 11(1)(j)]A. Ante mortem inspection81. Handling of dead animals |
| 1) | All "dead on arrival" and "dead in pen" animals must be disposed of as condemned material in terms of Part VIII. |
| 2) | Prior to flaying or cutting up for disposal or inspection of such animals, a blood smear to rule out the possibility of Anthrax is required. |
| 3) | No dead or dying animal may be brought into the abattoir premises, unless it is part of a consignment of healthy animals, or may be removed from the abattoir premises. |
| 4) | No carcass or part thereof that has been condemned may be brought into any part of the abattoir containing edible products. |
| 5) | It is the owner’s choice to have a post mortem inspection done except where required by a registered inspector or where a controlled disease under the Animal Health Act, 2002 (Act No. 7 of 2002), is suspected in which case a state veterinarian must be notified. |
| 6) | The place and method of flaying dead animals for the purpose of regaining skins must be done according to a protocol approved by the provincial executive officer. |