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Chapter 4 - Inspection procedures, dispositions, monitoring and controls


4.7 Summary of dispositions

Disposition of animals, blood, dressed carcasses and parts is dealt with in Sections 19, 53, 54, 68, 69, 70, 71, 84, 85, 86, 87 and 88 of the Meat Inspection Regulations, 1990. More detailed information regarding recognition of specific diseases is provided in the appropriate training modules.

A list of diseases and conditions requiring specific dispositions is provided below, together with the appropriate disposition in a coded and summarized form for reference purposes. This list is divided into three subsections: the first one deals with diseases and conditions that can be diagnosed in slaughterhouses, based on the organoleptic examination (visual, tactile and olfactory) of carcasses; diagnoses in the second subsection are made by veterinarians at slaughter based on laboratory results. It is understood that in some cases, because of past experiences with a similar condition, a veterinarian can pose such diagnoses without a lab report; and finally, in the third subsection, reportable diseases that can be seen at slaughter are listed. In some instances where disposition does not lend itself easily to summarization, or when more specific procedures are required, more detailed information is given in 4.7.4. Please forward to the Director, Food of Animal Origin Division, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, any concerns or suggestions with regard to this list of diseases and conditions.

A complete list of diseases and their codes are provided on page 47 of Chapter 12.

Details for the disposal and utilization of condemned meat products are provided in Chapter 6. Section 2(1) of the Meat Inspection Regulations defines animal food as a product for use as food for fish or for an animal that is a pet, is kept in a zoo or is raised for fur.

The following diseases are designated as reportable by the Health of Animals Act:

1. anaplasmosis

2. equine infectious anemia

3. brucellosis

4. cysticercosis (bovine)

5. bovine spongiform encephalopathy

6. swine vesicular exanthema

7. bluetongue

8. foot-and-mouth disease

9. anthrax

10. sheep scab

11. mange

12. avian influenza

13. dourine (mal du coit)

14. swine vesicular disease

15. contagious equine metritis

16. glanders

17. rinderpest

18. African swine fever

19. hog cholera

20. equine piroplasmosis

21. avian pneumoencephalitis (Newcastle disease)

22. pseudorabies (Aujeszky's disease)

23. pullorum disease

24. rabies

25. vesicular stomatitis

26. scrapie

27. trichinosis

28. tuberculosis

29. fowl typhoid

30. varroasis

In addition to the reportable diseases, any suspected case of exotic disease must be reported to the appropriate Network Director. Any animal or carcass suspected of having either a reportable or an exotic disease, should be held pending the arrival of an Animal Health veterinarian. (See also Chapter 9)

4.7.1 Disposition codes

Antemortem

  1. totally condemn
  2. retain for rest and treatment
  3. treat as suspect

Postmortem

  1. approve
  2. approve subject to specific treatment
  3. totally condemn
  4. partially condemn (condemn affected parts and approve remainder)
  5. utilization for animal food H1 utilization for animal food after removal of lesions or condition on affected parts, then I for removed parts
  6. rendering by authorized establishments
  7. retain under refrigeration and, if appropriate, test on site
  8. take samples for laboratory analyses * suspicion of antibiotic use, STOP test should be done NOS = Not otherwise specified

Reference to training modules

A-10 Basic Postmortem Pathology (Beef & Veal)
A-12 Basic Postmortem Pathology of Swine
A-13 Sheep Inspection
A-14 Horse Inspection
A-19 Basic Postmortem Pathology of Poultry
A-23 Veterinarian's Guide for Ante & Postmortem Inspection (Poultry)
A-32 Veterinarian's Guide for Ante & Postmortem Inspection

  • Section II : Bovine Pathology
  • Section III : Swine Pathology
4.7.2 Red Meat Species

4.7.2.1 Diseases and conditions diagnosed by organoleptic examination of lesions or anomalies and/or reported to the Food of Animal Origin Division Division

Name and code of condition Comments Judgement Utilization of condemned material Training modules followed by section or page number
Abnormal muscle metabolism (P.S.E. in pork, D.F.D. (dark cutting) in beef.) Associated with fatigue or other stress. D   A-12 ; 5.3

A-32 III ; 4.3

Abscess *

001

Antemortem: depending on obvious systemic effects present or not.

Postmortem: Beef Liver:

A or C I A-10 ; 1.1 & 4.4.3

A-12 ; 1.1 & 4.5

A-13 ; p..7

A-32 II ; 3.4.3 & 8.2

A-32 III ; 1.1

- single abscess

- multiple abscesses

F

F

H1

I

Carcass:

- if localized, not numerous and no systemic effects

G I
- if numerous or associated with systemic effects F H1
Actinobacillosis

401

Depending on extent (note: if head affected, tongue also condemned). C then G or F I A-10 ; 4.2

A-32 II ; 3.1

Actinomycosis

403

Depending on extent (note: if head affected tongue also condemned). C then G or F I A-10 ; 4.1

A-32 II ; 3.2

A-32 III ; 6.3

Adhesions

511

Viscera:

- Dry adhesions: trimming is possible; trimming is not possible (because of quantity or time factors)

G H A-10 ; 1.2

A-12 ; 1.2

A-13 ; p. 7

A-32 III ; 7.1

- Wet adhesions F H
Parietal pleura and peritoneum:

- Dry adhesions with no inflammation or suppuration

F I
- Wet adhesions or dry adhesions associated with inflammation or suppuration: consult Pleuritis or Peritonitis G H
Anemia

910

If severe A or C, then F I

I, if associated with septicaemia, otherwise, H

A-32 III ; 2.1
If moderate, disposition depends on other findings. C then D, G or F I or H

I, if associated with septicaemia, otherwise, H1 or H

Arthritis/arthrosis

512

See section 4.7.4 (23)

Antemortem - depending on severity and systemic effects.

A or C I A-10 ; 5.6

A-12 ; 5.1

A-32 II ; 5.1

A-32 III ; 4.1

Postmortem - no systemic effects. G I, if infected otherwise, H
Systemic effects or all affected portions can not be removed. F I, if associated with septicaemia; H1 if infectious lesions; otherwise, H
Atrophic rhinitis

455

If localized and no suppurative nasal discharge. D   A-12 ; 7.3

A-32 III ; 7.3

If localized with suppurative nasal discharge. G I
If any systemic effects e.g. abscessation of lungs. F H1
Blood splashing

574

If minor in extent, otherwise. D

G

H A-10 ; 1.8
Bruising

051

Depending on extent. C then G or F H A-10 ; 1.7

A-12 ; 1.4

A-32 III ; 8.4

Caseous lymphadenitis

420

See section 4.7.4 (1) G or F I

H1

A-10 ; 4.7

A-13 ; p.11

Central nervous system disorders See section 9.2 if reportable disease suspected e.g. scrapie, pseudorabies, rabies, BSE. A For reportable diseases or scrapie, consult with Animal Health Officers, otherwise I A-32 II ; 6.1

A-32 III ; 5.1

Contamination   G, very rarely F H A-13 ; p. 3&5
Edema

320

Antemortem: if extensively affected, A I A-10 ; 3.1

A-32 II ; 2.1

A-32 III ; 2.2

otherwise C
Postmortem: disposition will depend on cause and total postmortem findings. G or F H

I, if associated with septicaemia otherwise, H

Emaciation

220

Must be distinguished from leanness. Try to determine underlying cause for reporting purposes, otherwise report as emaciation. C then F H A-10 ; 2.1

A-12 ; 2.1

A-13 ; p.12

A-14 ; p.9&10

A-32 II ; 1.1

A-32 III ; 1.2

Eosinophilic myositis

551

Individual muscle or groups of muscles with well defined greenish foci becoming whitish in presence of air. Disposition depends on extent. For disease reporting purposes, until the exact etiology is determined, please report this condition as eosinophilic myositis even if an histopathological diagnosis of sarcocystosis in beef is made. G or F H A-10 ; 5.4

A-32 II ; 5.5

Fistula (withers)

002

Antemortem: if extensive otherwise A I A-14 ; p.9
C then G I
or F H1
Focal hepatic necrosis (Sawdust liver)

520

Liver:

- If slight and removable,

G I A-10 ; 4.4.7

A-32 III ; 3.3.2

- otherwise F I
Gastroenteritis - According to the most affected organ:

530 Enteritis

535 Gastritis

Antemortem: depending on systemic effects A or C I A-12 ; 4.7

A-32 III ; 3.2

Postmortem: if acute, hemorrhagic or systemic effects; F I, if associated with septicaemia, otherwise, H1;
in less severe cases G I
Granulomatous lymphadenitis
495
See section 4.7.4 (5) G or F I A-12 ; 4.1

A-32 III ; 3.1

Heatstroke (heat exhaustion, sun stroke) Differentiate from pyrexia. B then C   A-32 III ; 1.5
Icterus/Jaundice

920

Must be distinguished from other yellow discolorations. A or C, I A-10 ; 2.2

A-12 ; 2.2.3

A-32 II ; 3.4.1

A-32 III ; 3.3.1

then F I, if associated with septicaemia, otherwise H
Immaturity - Veal

030

See section 4.7.4 (14) B   A-10 III ; B 6
Inadequate bleeding

096

Verifiy improper bleeding procedure G or F H  
Injection sites (Injection myositis)

265

Suspect possible residues, perform STOP test (see section 5.2.2) J   A-10 ; 1.8 & 5.2

A-12 ; 5.7

A-32 III ; 4.8

- if negative for residues and uncomplicated G I
- if positive, confirm with laboratory K  
If associated with widespread suppuration or tissue reaction or positive for residues from laboratory. F H1, if residues see section 6.2.2.1 (d)
Laminitis

102

Depending on acuteness, systemic effects. A or C I  
then G or F H
Liver flukes (Distomiasis)

760

Livers and lungs affected but no systemic effects. G I A-10 ; 4.4.8

A-13 ; p.6

A-32 II ; 3.4.2

If systemic effects. F H1
Mange (others). See reportable diseases, section 4.7.2.3 for psoroptic and sarcoptic mange.

102

Disposition depends on absence or presence of systemic effects.

Note: in species where hide is removed, hide need not be condemned. Removal of hides is mandatory in affected calves.

C then G or F H A-12 ; 8.10.2

A-32 II ; 9.3

A-32 III ; 8.7

Mastitis *

547

Disposition depends on absence or presence of systemic effects and residues. A or C, I A-10 ; 6.1

A-32 II ; 7.1

A-32 III ; 6.2

then G I
or F I, if associated with septicaemia otherwise, H1
Melanosis

071

Important to rule out neoplasms. Does not apply to pork skin. G H A-10 ; 1.3

A-12 ; 8.2

A-14 ;p. 8&9

A-32 III ; 8.2

Metritis *

548

Disposition depends on absence or presence of systemic effects and residues A or C I A-10 ; 6.2

A-12 ; 6.1

A-32 II ; 7.2

A-32 III ; 6.1

then G I
or F I, if associated with septicaemia otherwise, H1
Moribund See section 4.7.4 (9) A I A-32 III ; 1.7
Necrobacillosis *

102

Antemortem: severely affected animals with systemic signs, A I A-10 ; 4.4.3 i)
otherwise. C
Postmortem: localized lesions with no systemic effects, G I
otherwise. F H1
Neoplasm (NOS)

660

No metastasis or systemic effects G H A-10 ; 1.6

A-12 ; 1.3, 8.3, 9.6.1

A-32 II ; 1.3, 3.4.5, 4.1, 6.3, 7.3

A-32 III ; 1.8, 3.5, 8.3, 9.2

Metastasis or systemic effects

Note: Lymphosarcoma and bovine squamous-cell carcinoma have their own code in section 4.7.2.2. Schwannoma is discussed below in the present section.

F H
Nephritis

560

Chronic lesions with no evidence of systemic effects, G I A-12 ; 9.4

A-32 III ; 9.1

otherwise F I, if associated with septicaemia otherwise, H1
Odour (NOS)

061

See 4.7.4(4). May be associated with residue problems. B then C then J then D, E or F H, if residues see section 6.2.1.2 (d) A-10 ; 2.3

A-12 ; 2.4

A-32 III ; 1.9

Odour (Sexual)

062

See section 4.7.4 (4.1) J then D or F H A-12 ; 2.4.3

A-32 III ; 1.10

Odour (Stinkweed)

063

Antemortem: give feed free of this toxic weed B then C   A-12 ; 2.4.1
Postmortem - see section 4.7.4 (4) then J then D, E or F H
Omphalophlebitis *

445

Disposition depends on absence or presence of systemic effects and residues. C then G I A-10 ; B1

A-32 II ; 2.2

or F I, if associated with septicaemia otherwise, H1
Osteohemochromatosis (Congenital porphyria)

130

If no systemic effects, bone out. G H A-10 ; 5.5

A-12 ; 5.8

A-32 III ; 4.9

If systemic effects. F H
Overscald

046

  G or F H A-12 ; 2.5

A-32 III ; 1.14

Peritonitis *

573

If acute or associated with systemic effects, F I, if associated with septicaemia otherwise, H1 A-10 ; 4.5

A-12 ; 4.2

A-32 III ; 3.6

otherwise G I
Photosensitization   C then G I  
Pleuritis

577

If acute or associated with systemic changes, F I, if associated with septicaemia otherwise, H1; A-10 ; 7.4

A-12 ; 7.2

otherwise G I
Pneumonia *

579

Antemortem:

- if obvious, serious systemic involvement,

A I A-10 ; 7.2

A-12 ; 7.1

A-13 ; p.13

A-32 II ; 8.1

A-32 III ; 7.2

- otherwise C
Postmortem:

- if acute and extensive, or if accompanied by systemic change,

F I, if associated with septicaemia otherwise, H1;
- otherwise G I
Purpura hemorrhagica

102

  A or C, I  
then F I
Pyelonephritis *

566

If acute or associated with systemic effects. F I, if associated with septicaemia otherwise, H1 A-10 ; 9.6

A-12 ; 9.4.3

A-32 II ; 10.1

A-32 III ; 9.1

If subacute or chronic and no evidence of systemic effects. G I
Pyrexia (Fever) Differentiate from transient elevated body temperature or heatstroke. Try to determine underlying cause for reporting purposes.   I A-32 III ; 1.4
If evidence of a primary condition causing fever, A I
if not B or C
If evidence of a pathology causing fever; otherwise judge according to the lesions seen. F I
Schwannoma

660

See section 4.7.4 (22))

May trim carcass in processing.

Condemn portions depending on the extent of lesions.

G H A-32 II ; 6.3.1
Septicemia

930

See section 4.7.4 (21) A or F I A-32 II ; 1.2

A-32 III ; 1.12

Serous atrophy of fat

250

Affected carcasses may be chilled for up to 48 hours before making a final disposition. (Do not use this name for emaciation.) J, then D or F H A-13 ; p.7

A-32 II ; 1.1

A-32 III ; 1.2

Subcutaneous granulomas

623

May cause reaction to tuberculin test. C then J and K   A-10 ; 4.4.6
If negative for T.B.; (for positive cases, see section 4.7.4 (5) on tuberculosis). G I
Telangiectasis

200

Liver:

- if slight and removable lesions

G H A-10 ; 4.4.6

A-12 ; 4.6

A-32 II ; 3.4.

- otherwise F H
Toxemia

960

May be difficult to diagnose on antemortem. To differentiate from asphyxia.

See section 4.7.4 (21)

A or C, I A-32 II ; 1.2

A-32 III ; 1.12

then F I, if associated with septicaemia otherwise, H
Uremia

350

Differentiate from urine contamination. A or C, I A-32 III ; 9.3
then F H
White muscle disease (Vitamin E/ Selenium deficiency) Nutritional myopathy

211

If suspected on antemortem. C   A-32 III ; 4.4
Postmortem: if localized with no evidence of systemic effects, G H
otherwise F H
Xanthosis

079

If localised. G H A-10 ; 1.4

A-32 II ; 5.6

If present throughout carcass musculature. F H

4.7.2.2 Diseases and conditions generally diagnosed and reported based on laboratory analysis (histopathology, culture, serology, residues testing, etc.)

Name and code of condition Comments Judgement Utilization of condemned material Training modules followed by section or page number
Bacillary hemoglobinuria

102

  A or F I  
Blackleg

102

Condition due to Clostridium chauvoei A or F I  
Clostridial diseases

102

  A or F I  
Coccidioïdomycosis Need to distinguish from T.B. J and K I  
If negative for T.B. G
Cysticercosis

735

- Cysticercus cellulosae

- Others

(Cysticercus ovis,

Cysticercus pisiformis, Cysticercus tenuicollis)

See reportable diseases, section 4.7.2.3 for Cysticercus bovis

Condemn regardless of extent, report to Chief, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Science and Technology Services

F I A-10 ; 5.8

A-12 ; 5.5

A-13 ;p.13&14

A-32 II ; 5.7

A-32 III ; 4.6

Disposition depends on extent. G or F I
Erysipelas (Diamond skin disease)

435

Antemortem: check temperature. A or C I A-12 ; 8.4

A-32 III ; 8.1

Postmortem: skin lesions only and no lymphatic reaction or systemic effect, G I
otherwise F I
Malignant catarrhal fever

102

  A or F I  
Malignant edema (Gangrenous septicemia)

102

  A or F I  
Metabolic diseases

102

Accurate diagnosis is important. A or C I A-32 III ; 5.1
Postmortem disposition depends on findings. D, F H
Neoplasm - Bovine squamous cell carcinoma

620

See section 4.7.4 (3) A or C, I A-10 ; 1.6.1

A-32 II ; 9.4.1

then G I
or F H1
Neoplasm - Lymphosarcoma

635

For hogs and cattle, see section 4.7.4 (16) A or C, I A-10 ; 1.6.2 & 4.7

A-12 ; 3.2

A-32 II ; 2.3.1

A-32 III ; 2.3.1

then F H
Neoplasm - Melanoma

645

For swine, see section 4.7.4 (15)

For the other species: If the lymph nodes are normal,

If pigmentation present in lymph nodes,

If metastasis confirmed,

otherwise

G, or J and K, then G or F

G

J and K

F

G

H

H

H

H

H

A-12 ; 8.3.1

A-14 ; p.8

A-32 III ; 8.3.1

Residues

065: Antibiotics

102: Others

Requires test results for disposition (see Chapter 5). C then J and K See section 6.2.1.2 (d) A-32 III ; 1.11 & 4.8.4
Sarcosporidiosis/ Sarcocystosis

770

Disposition depends on extent. See "Eosimophilic myositis" in section 4.7.2.1. G or F I A-10 ; 5.4

A-12 ; 5.6

A-13 ; p.15

A-32 II ; 5.5

A-32 III ; 4.7

Strangles

102

Disease caused by Streptococcus equi A or F I  
Yellow fat disease (Steatitis)

102

If obvious or accompanied by fishy odour. F H A-10 ; 2.2

A-12 ; 2.2.4

A-32 III ; 1.13

If doubtful test for rancidity, any degree of rancidity. J & K

F

H

4.7.2.3 Reportable diseases (Red Meat Species)

Name and code of condition Comments Judgement Utilization of condemned material Training modules followed by section or page number
Anaplasmosis

102

Reactors or suspected clinical cases. C   A-32 II ; 3.4.1 table
Carcasses showing lesions of disease. F I
Anthrax (Charbon) 102 See section 9.2 (2) A, F See section 9.2 (2)  
Bovine brucellosis(from a reactor herd)

102

See sections 9.2 and 4.6.1

- Affected organs

F I A-32 III ; 6.4
- Udder, genital organs and related lymph nodes F I
Cysticercus bovis

735

See sections 4.7.4 (2) and 4.10.2 G and E I A-10 ; 5.8

A-32 II ; 5.7

or F I
Equine infectious anemia

102

Disposition depends on systemic effects, e.g. anemia, jaundice, emaciation, etc. A or C, I  
then G or F I
Psoroptic mange (Scab)

102

No longer mandatory to condemn on antemortem.

Postmortem: see "Mange (others)".

C   A-32 II ; 9.3.2
Sarcoptic mange -In cattle

102

Postmortem: see "Mange (others)". C   A-12 ; 8.10.1

A-32 II ; 9.3.1

A-32 III ; 8.7

Trichinosis

101

  F I A-10 ; 2.3

A-12 ; 5.4

A-32 III ; 4.5

Tuberculosis

490

Antemortem. C   A-10 ; 7.3

A-12 ; 4.1

A-32 II ; 8.3

Postmortem: see section 4.7.4 (5) G or F I
Sheep Pox

(Variola ovina)

102

  A or F I  

4.7.3 Poultry species

See chapter 19

4.7.4 Specific Postmortem/Antemortem Conditions

(1) Caseous Lymphadenitis

  1. Any carcass showing systemic generalization and/or associated systemic effects due to Caseous Lymphadenitis shall be condemned irrespective of the size and number of lesions
  2. A thin carcass exhibiting marked involvement of either the visceral or body lymph nodes shall be condemned.
  3. A well nourished carcass showing marked involvement of the visceral and body lymph nodes shall be condemned.
  4. Any carcass affected to a lesser extent may be approved after removal and condemnation of all affected lymph nodes and organs.

Point 4 above reflects the view that an abscess in a body lymph node is a normal sequel to the introduction of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (Cysticercus ovis) into the body via skin wounds, e.g. during shearing, docking, etc. Following further examination of the area drained by the affected lymph node, if other abscesses are not observed, then it may be assumed that the lymph system has functioned satisfactorily to sequester the offending organism. Condemnation of a quarter due to the presence of an abscessed lymph node is therefore not acceptable. Extensive involvement of many tissues is suggestive of hematogenous spread and therefore warrants condemnation.

The special handling of carcasses considered to be "thin" reflects the possibility that this thinness is related to the extent of infection, e.g. that the infection had a detrimental effect on the general health status of the affected animal.

The following definition of "marked involvement" is included to assist in uniform application.

"Marked involvement" may be defined as the presence of:

  1. 2 or more abscesses exceeding 4 cm in diameter; or
  2. 3-5 abscesses between 2 to 4 cm in diameter; or
  3. 5-7 abscesses up to 2 cm in diameter; or
  4. any reasonable combination of the above.

(2) Bovine Cysticercosis

(a) Index Case:

If on routine examination, one or more carcasses are found to be affected with lesions suggestive of Cysticercus bovis, all affected carcasses and their offal shall be held pending laboratory confirmation. As bovine cysticercosis is a reportable disease under the Health of Animals Act, the identity of the owner and the origin of the cattle must be established. To assist in this endeavour, as soon as a probable lesion is detected, the inspector should record all pertinent information which would assist in identifying the origin of the carcass(es), e.g. ear tags, brands, etc.

The regional office shall be informed that a suspect Cysticercus bovis lesion was detected and submitted for laboratory examination.

(b) Laboratory Confirmation:

Appropriate lesions from affected carcasses shall be excised with surrounding tissue, preserved in formalin, and forwarded to the appropriate laboratory for confirmation of the diagnosis. Indicate on the laboratory submission form that the sample originates from an index case and therefore the carcass is being held pending laboratory confirmation. Also provide the phone number of the regional office for laboratory personnel to report their findings.

Laboratory reports will reflect the results of histological examination of the submitted lesions and will consist of one of three possible options:

  1. The lesion was not caused by Cysticercus bovis. The pathologist will describe the lesion observed, adding the statement that the etiology of the lesion was not Cysticercus bovis. In this case, the carcass(es) from which the lesion originated may be considered not to be infested and should therefore be released without further treatment.
  2. The lesion was caused by Cysticercus bovis. The pathologist will describe the lesion observed adding a statement which indicates that the etiology of the lesion was Cysticercus bovis.
  3. Cysticercus bovis. cannot be ruled out as a possible cause of the lesion. In this case, the pathologist will describe the lesion observed, adding a statement which indicates that the lesion is consistent with that caused by Cysticercus bovis.

In the case of (ii) or (iii 3) above, the carcass(es) shall be considered infested and disposed of appropriately. The laboratory will telephone the results of the examination directly to the regional office. The regional office will be responsible for transmitting this information to the Veterinarian-in-Charge.

N.B. When at least one carcass from a lot of cattle is considered to be infested, all carcasses which originate from that lot and which exhibit gross lesions suggestive of Cysticercus bovis shall also be considered to be infested.

(c) Postmortem Judgement:

Any carcass (and offal) considered to be infested with Cysticercus bovis shall be condemned if the infestation is considered extensive.

Infestation shall be considered extensive where cysts are found in at least two of the following sites during routine primary inspection (heart, tongue, muscles of mastication, diaphragm and its pillars, esophagus and musculature that is exposed during dressing operations) and in at least two of the sites exposed by incision into the rounds and forelimbs.

If on examination an inspector finds one or more lesions of Cysticercus bovis but the infestation is found to be of a lesser degree than described above, the carcass shall be considered slightly infested. Carcasses considered to be slightly infested shall be treated as follows:

  1. the cysts and surrounding tissues shall be removed and condemned; and
  2. the carcass or the meat derived therefrom shall be held in a freezer under inspectional control at a temperature not exceeding -10C for not less than 10 days; or
  3. the meat is heated throughout, under inspectional control, to a temperature of at least 60C.

(d) Subsequent lots from the same premises:

Subsequent lots of cattle which originate from infested premises and which are sent to slaughter under licence shall be subjected to a more detailed examination, including thorough slicing of the heart, the external and internal muscles of mastication, the muscular portion of the diaphragm, the tongue and the esophagus and musculature exposed during the dressing operations of the carcass. All carcasses exhibiting gross lesions suggestive of Cysticercus bovis shall be considered infested and disposed of accordingly. Laboratory confirmation is not required for this action.

N.B. Refer to item (c) "Postmortem Judgement" for the criteria used in judging these carcasses.

(e) Compensation:

Under the Health of Animals Act and its Regulations, compensation is paid for carcasses which are licenced to slaughter and subsequently condemned or treated due to Cysticercosis. To implement this policy, the following procedures shall be followed:

Cattle licenced to be slaughtered at an establishment should be accompanied by a copy of form CFIA 1509 (licence to remove cattle from1# infected premises) and be appropriately identified. On arrival at the establishment, the animals shall be segregated from other cattle until slaughtered at a time which is mutually acceptable to plant management and the Veterinarian-in-Charge. The Veterinarian-in-Charge of the establishment shall fill out CFIA 1431 (inspection report on cattle) immediately after the slaughter of the licenced cattle. Each carcass and its disposition shall be recorded on the CFIA 1431.

Depending on the basis of payment at the abattoir, the Veterinarian-in-Charge shall provide the Director, Food Inspection, with the live weight of the animals or the dressed weight and grade of the carcasses, for all licensed animals. To assist in the estimation of the value lost as a result of condemnation or freezing, infested carcasses may be held until they have been graded. Appropriate action will be taken to ensure that infested carcasses are graded as soon after slaughter as feasible. In addition, the Veterinarian-in-Charge shall provide the Director, Food Inspection, with details regarding the total amount of money paid to the producer by the plant management, supported by a copy of the invoice under which the payment was made.

(3) Bovine Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Antemortem Inspection:

  1. Any animal found on antemortem inspection to be affected with epithelioma of the eye and the orbital region in which the eye has been destroyed or obscured by neoplastic tissue and which shows extensive infection, suppuration, or necrosis, usually accompanied with foul odour, or any animal affected with epithelioma of the eye or of the orbital region which, regardless of extent, is accompanied with cachexia shall be condemned.
  2. The absence of one eye or associated structures in mature cattle may indicate the surgical removal of an epithelioma. Animals exhibiting such a loss shall be held on antemortem inspection.
  3. Animals exhibiting uncomplicated epithelioma or lesions not easily distinguished from epithelioma (e.g. corneal dermoid, orbital injury, etc.) shall be held on antemortem inspection.

Postmortem Inspection:

  1. Carcasses of animals affected with epithelioma of the eye or the orbital region shall be condemned in their entirety if one of the following three conditions exists:
    1. the condition has involved the osseous structures of the head with extensive infection, suppuration, and necrosis; or
    2. there is metastasis from the eye, or the orbital region, to any lymph node including the parotid lymph node, internal organs, muscles, skeleton, or other structures, regardless of the extent of the primary tumor; or
    3. the condition, regardless of extent, is associated with cachexia or other secondary systemic disturbances.
  2. Carcasses of animals affected with epithelioma of the eye, or the orbital region, to a lesser extent than described previously may be passed for human food after removal and condemnation of the head, including the tongue.
  3. The head and tongue of carcasses exhibiting the loss of one eye shall be condemned. The head, viscera and carcass shall be thoroughly examined for metastatic lesions and, if present, the entire carcass shall be condemned. For the purpose of epidemiological investigation, it is requested that all carcasses and/or portions condemned for reasons listed above be recorded on the Antemortem and Postmortem Report as "NEOPLASM (Bovine Squamous Cell Carcinoma)" (Code 620) rather than using other terms such as NEOPLASM, EMACIATION, etc..

(4) Abnormal Odour

Any carcass which exhibits an abnormal odour at the time of postmortem inspection shall be held for veterinary inspection. If, in the opinion of the veterinarian, the odour is excessively pronounced, the carcass shall be condemned. Where odour is not considered excessive and not indicative of exposure to toxic materials, affected carcasses may be chilled in an attempt to dissipate the odour. In cases of abnormal odours where the veterinarian cannot identify the source, it would be appropriate to make arrangements with the Animal Pathology Laboratory in Saskatoon to determine the source of the odour.

If at the end of the chilling period, the odor has dissipated, the carcass may be approved without restriction. In many cases, residual odour can still be detected following chilling by incision into deeper tissues. In cases where there is residual but not excessive odour following chilling, it will be acceptable to approve the carcass with the restriction that meat from the carcass may only be permitted for inclusion into spiced meat products. The amount of this meat permitted in the mixture will depend on the severity of the condition, however in no case shall the odour be detectable in the finished product.

When carcasses and/or meat affected by abnormal odour are processed in an establishment, controls must be in place which prevent their accidental release. Carcasses and/or meat being shipped to another registered establishment must be identified as having abnormal odour. Since affected carcasses have been held on postmortem, meat and meat products derived from these carcasses are not permitted to enter the export market.

The above applies to abnormal odours detected in all species except for sexual odour in swine. The handling of sexual odour in swine is described below.

(4.1) Swine Carcasses Affected with Pronounced Sexual Odour

Any swine carcass found to exhibit a pronounced sexual odour is to be held. Recently castrated boars, young boars and ridglings not exhibiting a pronounced odour should be treated as suspect and held pending a heat test.

It has been found that chilling of an affected carcass can cause sexual odour to disappear. Therefore, carcasses may be held in a cooler and re-tested periodically. Negative carcasses may then be approved. Any carcass which continue to exhibit a pronounced sexual odour after 48 hours shall be condemned.

Since the detection of sexual odour is subjective and there is a large variation in individual ability to detect sexual odour, it is recommended that whenever possible, more than one inspector be involved in the evaluation process.

Care should be taken to distinguish odour resulting from urine contamination during dressing. This necessitates trimming of the affected tissue.

(5) Tuberculosis/Granulomatous Lymphadenitis

Ruminants, Pigs, Horses

N.B. The following disposition applies to carcasses of animals presented as part of the regular kill. When lesions similar to those caused by M. bovis are detected in carcasses of animals from premises being depopulated because of Tuberculosis, the carcasses shall be condemned regardless of extent of infection.

Entry of the tubercular organism, and organisms which produce granulomatous lesions similar to those caused by M. bovis, is most common via the respiratory or digestive tract. Evidence of infection is therefore expected in three primary areas - the lymph nodes of the head, the lymph nodes of the lungs, and the mesenteric lymph nodes. When granulomatous lesions similar to those caused by M. bovis are detected in more than one of these primary sites, the other body lymph nodes shall be incised and examined for lesions (see 4.6.1(c)).

Disposition of affected carcasses reflects both the location and extent of lesions detected.

Affected carcasses shall be condemned if:

(i) lesions are detected in one or more primary sites and one or more body lymph nodes; or

(ii) lesions are detected in any other organ, e.g. lungs, liver, spleen.

When carcasses are affected to a lesser extent, the affected lymph node and the corresponding portion of the carcass shall be condemned, e.g. head and tongue, lungs or intestines and stomach(s).

The term "granulomatous lymphadenitis" shall be used to report the condemnation of carcasses and portions.

In cases where swine carcasses are condemned for granulomatous lymphadenitis, typical lesions shall be sent to Animal Disease Research Institute (Nepean) for examination. Use of the Bovine Tuberculosis Kit is permitted to allow shipment of specimens in both formalin and borate. Specimens are not required from carcasses affected to a lesser extent.

Swine carcasses with mandibular and mesenteric lymph nodes affected, which are subsequently approved, must be "held" and stamped four times on each side with the letter "T". Carcasses so stamped shall be held on a designated rail in the cooler.

The cutting of such carcasses shall be done at the end of the pork cutting operations. The operator must develop and follow a written procedure indication that, if any further granulomatous lesions are found, the product will be retained for disposition by a government inspector. The inspection staff must approve this written procedure and monitor the cutting operations to insure these procedures are followed and are effective. The cuts may either be sold or processed for domestic trade only (the export of such meat is prohibited). Containers of such cuts and trimmings shall be stamped with the letter "T". The veterinarian in charge may approve alternate procedures which ensure that these products are not exported.

Needle point and rubber stamps bearing the letter "T" (at least 5 cm in height) have been issued.

(6) Contamination (poultry)

See chapter 19

(7) Fractures (poultry)

See chapter 19

(8) Handling of Meat Products Which Have Fallen on the Floor

It is not economically acceptable to trim the entire surface of a beef carcass which has fallen on the floor. At the same time, to merely rinse the carcass off without inspectional control is equally unacceptable from an hygienic viewpoint. Therefore, when designing recommendations which consider both economics and principles of good hygiene, certain assumptions must be made. These include:

  1. In most cases it is impossible to determine which surfaces of a carcass (or portion) have come into contact with the floor during the fall. Therefore, it is insufficient to trim only that surface which is visibly in contact with the floor.
  2. The majority of non-visible contamination will likely be concentrated in the same area as the visible contamination. Trimming of visible contamination will therefore remove a large amount of the non-visible contamination.
  3. Residual non-visible contamination will be easily removed with water providing that action is taken promptly after the carcass (or portion) has fallen. It is the judgement of the inspector that is required to determine if indeed there are contaminants present at the site of the fall that do not meet this assumption.
  4. The trimming and rinsing procedures will be performed in such a manner that the probability of spreading contamination to underlying tissues, internal structures or nonexposed cut surfaces is minimized.

It must be stressed that the following are guidelines produced with the above in mind. The majority of carcasses (or portions) will fall in areas of the plant considered to be a relatively "clean" environment. There remains an obvious need for professional judgement regarding the disposition of carcasses (or portions) falling into grossly contaminated areas or areas where abnormal types of contaminants exist, e.g. oils, greases, etc. The disposition of these carcasses (or portions) must be left to the discretion of the veterinarian in charge. If salvage of the carcass is not considered practicable, then condemnation may be considered.

The procedure used to handle carcasses or portions which have fallen on the floor should be designed to:

a) remove the visible contamination in an efficient yet sanitary fashion;

b) prevent the spread of contamination to other areas of the carcass or portion;

c) address the problem of non-visible contamination; and

d) take corrective action to prevent further recurrences.

To achieve these objectives, the following general procedure, to be carried out under the supervision of an inspector, has been developed.

  1. The carcass or portion shall be immediately removed from contact with the floor to reduce the potential for further contamination. Dragging of the carcass to the site of rehanging is not acceptable.
  2. All visible contamination shall be removed by trimming. This may necessitate the removal of certain exposed bony portions, e.g. contaminated vertebrae.
  3. After satisfactory removal of visible contamination, the carcass or portion shall be thoroughly rinsed with water.
  4. The site of the fall, the frequency of falls, and the reasons for the falls should be noted. Corrective action, if required should be incorporated as quickly as possible.

It will be permissible to handle carcasses with intact skin, e.g. pork or poultry carcasses, simply by thoroughly rinsing the skin surface with water. Skin contamination which is not removed by rinsing shall be removed by trimming. However, if these carcasses have been opened, e.g. for evisceration and/or splitting, it will be necessary to trim those cut surfaces which are visibly contaminated, followed by a thorough rinsing of both the skin and the cut surfaces. Care should be taken when rinsing the skin that further contamination of the cut surfaces does not occur. Further trimming of the skin may be required to remove any contamination remaining.

For the handling of ready-to-eat meat products, please refer to section 10.3.(17) of chapter 4 of the Manual of Procedures.

(9) Moribund

(a) In red meat species, the term "MORIBUND" should be restricted to antemortem condemnation only. Moribund animals must be condemned on antemortem and all efforts should be made to prevent moribund animals from reaching the kill floor.

In red meat species, the presence of moribund animals is usually associated with disease rather than environmental or transportational stress. As such, moribund animals are usually identified at the time of the initial antemortem screening. Signs include recumbency, decreased body temperature (except in some cases where elevated temperature may be noted, e.g. acute infections, sunstroke, etc.), dilated pupils, lack of response to external stimuli, and convulsions or other involuntary movements. It is accepted that some animals may become moribund between the time of antemortem screening and actual slaughter. These animals should be easily recognized by plant personnel, as their recumbency would result in considerable effort required to get these animals to the kill floor. Plant employees must be instructed not to slaughter these animals until an inspection by a veterinarian to determine their suitability for slaughter.

(b) For moribund birds, see chapter 19.

(10) Loss of Identity

In Section 4.6 of the Manual of Procedures, the following statement is made:

"It is the responsibility of plant management to ensure that all carcasses and parts be presented for postmortem examination in such a way as to permit proper inspection (e.g. proper presentation of viscera, etc.)...It is the responsibility of the inspection staff to take immediate action if management does not adhere to its responsibilities. Such action could be to demand that the rate of slaughter be slowed down, to temporarily suspend inspection services until management has corrected the situation, etc."

The presentation of a carcass with incomplete viscera does affect the ability of the inspector or veterinarian to judge the suitability of the carcass for human consumption. In the case where only a portion of the viscera is missing, the veterinarian or inspector may take into consideration, the organ(s) which is(are) missing, the condition of the carcass and the rest of the viscera as presented, and the disease prevalence in the flock or herd of origin to determine if there is sufficient need to condemn the whole carcass. While this type of dressing defect tends to occur mainly in the poultry species, e.g. missing hearts, the same criteria could be used in the case of red meat species, e.g. missing kidney(s) in pigs.

See chapter 19

(11) Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Ruptured Gastrocnemius Tendon, Viral arthritis

See chapter 19

(12) Emaciation/Leanness/Smallness

By definition, emaciation (pathological leanness) is characterized by abnormal retrogression of bodily condition and diminution in the size of the organs, particularly the liver, spleen and muscular tissue. The outstanding feature being the loss of body fat and an alteration of its consistency. Locations carrying fat are shrunken, and remaining fat may have a jelly-like appearance , a viscous feel and a yellow colour. Because of the abnormal intermuscular fat, the muscular tissue has a flabby appearance. There is also an increase in the connective tissue of muscles resulting from atrophy of the actual muscle. An emaciated carcass does not set in the normal manner and has a moist appearance both on its surface and in the body cavities. The changes in the consistency of the fat being well seen around the base of the heart, the mediastinum and the kidney region or between the spinous process of the vertebrae.

Carcasses showing evidence of the above mentioned lesions, without any other sign of disease, shall be condemned and reported as emaciated.( See difference from serous atrophy of fat in the training manual)

See chapter 19

(13) Superficial dermatitis / scabby hip lesions in poultry

See chapter 19

(14) Young calves presented for slaughter

The actual policy considers condemnation of veals of less than two weeks of age for immaturity. According to the present official regulation, veals slaughtered for domestic consumption must be 15 days of age or more. The following criterias may be applied to carcasses slaughtered for exportation.

(a) Young calves less than two days of age (immaturity)

Special attention must be paid to very young calves presented for slaughter. They must be submitted to a careful ante mortem inspection. At that time, calves presenting the following characteristics must be considered immature:

  • appearance, behaviour and weight of a newborn. The normal weight is evaluated in regards with the breed and sex of the calf (example: female Jersey calf versus a male Charolais calf);
  • the umbilical vein is opened and filled with liquid blood (there is no black or dried blood);
  • only the narrow edge of the deciduous incisor tooth shows above the gum;
  • the hooves are soft; the "slippers" on the plantar surface of the hooves are incompletely worn.

The above characteristics are consistently found in calves of one to two days of age. The establishment's operator must be made aware that these are very young animals often transported to the slaughterhouse in difficult conditions because of their age, and should not be presented for slaughter. If such animals are presented for slaughter, they should be retained after ante-mortem examination. The plant operator, in collaboration with the veterinarian-in-charge, is responsible for the proper disposition of these animals. It is recognized that in an industrial establishment it is difficult to retain immature calves for any length of time under proper conditions. It is expected that in most cases immature calves will be destroyed right away to prevent further suffering, and that the condemnation would be reported under the veal immaturity category.

(b) Calves older than two days of age

There are no consistent signs found during ante and postmortem examination to characterize young calves older than two days of age. The condemned veal immaturity category should be used only for animals under two days of age (refer to signs described in the above section). Small calves above two days of age are considered suspects after postmortem examination if there is evidence of a severe nutritional disorder. Severe nutritional disorder is characterized by the serous atrophy of fat surrounding the heart and the kidneys. Only carcasses affected to this extent should be condemned, regardless of fat appearance in other locations. Other findings occasionally include "water-soaked" appearance of the carcass, flabby muscles which perforate easily and serous infiltration between muscle groups. Carcasses affected with severe nutritional disorder should be condemned for emaciation, and the condemnation reported as such.

Note: Brown fat is not abnormal in calves, but is high-energy fat normally produced by fetuses. If there are nutritional problems after birth, there is no white fat produced.

(15) Cutaneous melanomas in hogs

When cutaneous melanoma lesions also affect an internal organ or are accompanied by systemic effects, the carcass and carcass portions must be condemned. If the cutaneous lesions are ulcerated or invasive or if the lymph nodes are involved (either a hypertrophy of the lymph node or a black tar-like pigmentation), the carcass is held after trimming. The appropriate samples must be sent to the laboratory for histopathological examination. When the results confirm the presence of metastases, the carcass and carcass portions must be condemned. In other cases, the carcass is released.

The carcass is approved after trimming when the lymph node pigmentation accompanies cutaneous lesions that are regressive on macroscopic examination (without histopathological examination of the lymph nodes). These lesions are said to be regressive when they are fibrosed, non-invasive and there is no tar-like pigment.

(16) Malignant lymphoma in hogs and cattle (lymphosarcoma)

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flowchart that shows malignant lymphoma in hogs and cattle (lymphosarcoma)
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A single confirmed lesion of lymphosarcoma in either hogs or cattle implicate the condemnation of the affected carcass and portions, since there is no way of determining whether it is a primary lesion or a metastasis.

In hogs, the hypertrophy of a single lymph node is often the only macroscopic lesion of the condition. The mandibular or internal iliac lymph node are often involved. In cattle, some cases can be detected on postmortem examination only by the hypertrophy of a lymph node or spleen, which is generally much larger than normal. Considerable vigilance is therefore required in the routine postmortem examination of hogs and cattle to detect less obvious cases.

(17) Marek's disease - cutaneous form

See chapter 19

(18) Osteomyelitis in turkeys

See chapter 19

(19) Cellulitis

See chapter 19

(20) Ascites / right heart failure in poultry

See chapter 19

(21) Septicemia/toxemia/congestion syndrome

This name should be used only for red meat.( Although very rare, this condition is possible in poultry.)

It serves to designate carcasses condemned for an infection (septicemia), poisoning (toxemia) or a generalized congestion in which the systemic effects observed cannot be related to a specific primary condition.

The antemortem and postmortem inspections will reveal the following:

  • In the antemortem inspection, the animal is depressed and lethargic. Its temperature may be high (septicemia), low (mainly in the case of toxemia) or normal. (When the temperature is normal, it is often because the animal is going from hyperthermia to hypothermia.)
  • Of the various lesions found in the cases of septicemia or toxemia, the following are those most often encountered (in decreasing order of importance):
    • multifocal subserous hemorrhages, which often affect several organs (mostly the endocardium and epicardium); submucosal hemorrhages of the trachea;
  • congestion and edema of various organs, especially those of the lymphatic system (hepatomegaly and splenomegaly are often present);
  • presence of sites of infection of embolic origin in various organs;
  • peripheral vasodilatation.

Only rarely are all of these lesions present on the same carcass.

A septicemia-infected carcass must be sent to an authorized inedible rendering plant. A congested carcass may be used for animal food. The two conditions can occur concomitantly. The carcass will always be sent for rendering in such cases.

(22) Schwannomas

Schwannomas are among the most commonly found neoplasms in cattle. They are multicentric benign tumours affecting primarily the following target organs:

  • the heart and the mediastinal fat;
  • the intercostal nerves;
  • the brachial plexus and branching nerves
  • less frequently, the nerves of the hind quarter.

The actual Codex standards prescribe that all abnormal tissues must be removed, and the condemnation of a portion is mandatory when it is impossible to remove abnormalities without destroying the normal tissues. Note that full carcass condemnation on the basis of malignancy will not apply to this tumor as there is no metastasis; all schwannoma tumors develop individually due to genetic programming.There is no human health risk. As much of the carcass as possible therefore can be saved, given that obviously affected tissue is removed. In cases of schwannomas, the difficulty lies with their multicentric character and with the fact that some lesions become visible only after cutting the muscles to visualize the nerves.

For lesion identification and tissue condemnation based on the extension of the lesions, we recommend the following protocol in order to standardize the disposition approach.

It could also be sufficient to make a reasonable effort to detect the lesions by examining into the axillary area. If other lesions exist, they can be removed during the boning procedure under a HACCP-style QC plan approved by the V/C. The carcass can be tagged and identified as a schwannoma carcass , and the plant management can, under the QC program, handle the cut-down of the carcass and removal of lesions as they are found along the nerve sheaths during processing. This program can be monitored by inspectors in a similar manner to what is already in place for hogs in terms of boars, ridglings and skin conditions, or similarly to the policy for arthrosis in both cattle and hogs.

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Schwannoma Flow Chart[

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(23) Arthropathy in hogs and cattle

Although joint problems are often identified on ante-mortem, a large number of arthropathies (both septic and degenerative) come to the kill floor without identification of the carcass as being derived from an ante-mortem suspect animal. Whether or not this is the case, the identification of arthropathy in a hog or beef carcass is based mainly on the following three criteria:

  • external tumefaction of the joint(s) and/or
  • hypertrophy of the internal iliac lymph nodes and/or
  • obvious asymmetry between the two thighs, indicating a coxofemoral pathology, between the two stifles, the two hocks or between the two radial - humeral joints.

Carcass and parts disposition depends on the lesions observed in the articular and/or periarticular areas and the presence of systemic effects. With degenerative arthropathy, carcasses exhibiting only a slight osteochondrosis (little cartilage wear, clear synovial fluid and/or slight hyperemia of the synovial membrane) are accepted as is. When the cartilage is more seriously affected and the synovial villi show a feathery-type hypertrophy, with increased joint fluid, the joint must be condemned. The presence of synovial fluid having a cloudy appearance or containing fibrin combined with a presence of hypertrophied synovial villi resembling polyps also requires condemnation of the joint. Although degenerative arthropathy does occur in hogs, usually due to trauma at some point in the raising of the animal, it is much more common in older cows, due to age, old injuries, breeding stress, etc. In both hogs and cattle, the joints that show the above signs have low to no health risk attached to them, and are usually sterile. If the joint is distended with fluid, it will have to be evaluated.

Mild degenerative arthropathy, hygromas and bursitis of the tarsal/metatarsal joints with no hypertrophy of the internal iliac lymph nodes can be removed in a cooler or in the cutting/boning area of the slaughter establishment that has slaughtered the food animal, under the following conditions:

  • the operator has implemented a written and auditable HACCP-based control program for this procedure, which includes the identification and marking of the affected joints (e.g. with readily identifiable edible ink mark) during the dressing procedure and before final carcass inspection;
  • the control program is approved by the Veterinarian in Charge; and
  • the operator provides confirmation to CFIA inspection staff that the affected joints have been removed from the carcass before the carcass leaves the designated area where the affected joints are removed.

Severe cases of arthropathy, hygromas/bursitis and cases of polyarthritis and/or purulent periarthritis must be removed and condemned during dressing procedures. In these cases, the assumption of infection is made when the joint fluid is greatly increased in amount, varies from serosanguinous to purulent in colour, the joint villi are severely reactive, the relevant lymph nodes are acutely inflamed, and/ or signs of septicemia occur elsewhere in the carcass e.g. acute endocarditis, renal infarcts, pulmonary or uterine infectious foci. Usually the whole carcass will be condemned, unless it is determined that the infection has been localized. In these cases, individual joints might be removed. These types of lesions are more common in hogs than cattle, although they may occur in cows and rarely in young cattle, and must be part of the differential diagnosis . Bacteria involved include Erysipelothrix, Staphilococcus, Streptococcus and Actinomyces. The potential health risk to humans is much higher than for degenerative arthropathy, and more severe control is needed of the carcass, and any fluid or tissues that are associated with it.

When arthropathy lesions are accompanied by systemic effects or when it is impossible to perform satisfactory trimming of the lesions, without causing contamination, the entire carcass must be condemned.

(24) Incomplete Bleeding

See chapter 19

Red meat animals that are imperfectly bled should be held for veterinary examination. If only certain portions are insufficiently bled out, and if there is no underlying pathologies and an examination of the wound indicates that the animal was shoulder stuck, the veterinarian may approve well bled out portions and condemn others. Carcasses not meeting the above are condemned.

(25) Salpingitis/peritonitis in poultry

See chapter 19

(26) Dark-coloured carcasses (d.c.c.) / cyanosis in poultry

See chapter 19

(27) Airsacculitis

See chapter 19

(28) VARUS/VALGUS deformity

See chapter 19

4.7.5 Carcasses rejected by the processing plant operator

See chapter 19

4.7.6 Determination of the number of carcasses to examine for in-depth inspection of suspect poultry carcasses

See chapter 19


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