Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-10 - MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION
Subject 40-10-4 - VOLUNTARY INSPECTION OF NON-TRADITIONAL LIVESTOCK AND NON-TRADITIONAL POULTRY
Rule 40-10-4-.09 - Ante-Mortem Inspection
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-10-4-.09
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) An ante-mortem inspection of Non-Traditional Livestock and/ or Non-Traditional Poultry shall be made to the extent considered necessary by the Director and under such instructions as may be issued from time to time by the Director. Ante-mortem inspection will be performed on the day of slaughter.
(a) Humane
handling of Non-Traditional Livestock and Non- Traditional Poultry during
ante-mortem inspection shall be in accordance with the provisions contained in
Rule 40-10-1-.15.
1. Non-Traditional Livestock and
Non-Traditional Poultry that in the ante-mortem inspector's opinion do not pass
ante-mortem inspection must be withheld from slaughter.
2. Stunning to render the Non-Traditional
Livestock unconscious shall be in accordance with Rule
40-10-1-.15.
3. Ante-mortem cards (Form MID SL 104) shall
be filled out for Non-Traditional Livestock by the ante-mortem inspector. One
copy shall be retained by the ante-mortem inspector.
4. Ante-mortem inspection shall be performed
in pens for Non- Traditional Livestock and as per the provisions of the Code of
Federal Regulations 9 CFR, Chapter 3, Part 381 for Non-Traditional Poultry at
official establishments.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-102.
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