Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)Red Meat Regulations, 2004Part VI : Meat Inspections [Section 11(1)(j)]A. Ante mortem inspection82. Quarantine |
| 1) | All animals suffering from a controlled disease contemplated in the Animal Health Act, 2002 (Act No.7 of 2002), 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 an animal is suffering from or is suspected of suffering from a controlled disease contemplated in the Animal Health Act, 2002 (Act No.7 of 2002), or if any animal has tested positive on the farm for brucellosis or tuberculosis and bears a C or T brand mark, 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 Health Act, 2002 (Act No.7 of 2002), the provincial executive officer may instruct the owner to slaughter an animal under conditions laid down by that officer. |
| 4) | Vehicles that transported animals suffering from a controlled disease must be washed and disinfected as determined by a state veterinarian before leaving the abattoir premises. |