Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 332 - RABBIT PROCESSING
Section 001-332-2 - RABBIT HEALTH

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 001-332-2

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. The slaughter of rabbits demonstrating symptoms of sickness is prohibited.

B. If live rabbits which are affected by any contagious disease which is transmissible to man are brought into an official establishment, such rabbits shall be segregated.

C. All rabbits not passing ante-mortem inspections shall be killed, denatured and disposed of in a manner at a location approved by the Department.

D. Rabbit carcasses, parts and organs not passing post-mortem inspection shall be condemned, denatured and disposed of in a manner at a location approved by the Department.

E. The establishment may contract with a veterinarian of their choice for an temortem and post-mortem inspections, provided the veterinarian is licensed in Maine to practice veterinary medicine.

F. The establishment shall assure that all rabbits slaughtered are free from medicated feed residues, medication, pesticides, and other residues.

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