1. emerg slaughter P Flashcards
(43 cards)
What is the primary basis for the protection of consumers from health risks related to meat consumption?
Animals must be healthy at the time of slaughter.
This ensures that meat is safe for human consumption.
What role do veterinary surgeons play in food safety?
They prioritize public health when advising farmers and making decisions about emergency slaughter eligibility.
Their decisions directly impact the safety of meat for human consumption.
What is required from slaughterhouse operators regarding Food Chain Information (FCI)?
They must receive FCI for all animals accepted for slaughter and ensure animals are healthy.
This is crucial for maintaining food safety standards.
What must happen to all animals before they are slaughtered for human consumption?
They must undergo a veterinary ante-mortem inspection.
This inspection assesses the health of the animals.
Under what condition can emergency slaughter of domestic ungulates occur outside the slaughterhouse?
If an otherwise healthy animal suffers an accident preventing its transport to the slaughterhouse for welfare reasons.
This provision ensures animal welfare is considered.
What are the three options for an animal that must be slaughtered on welfare grounds?
- Transport the animal live to a slaughterhouse
- Emergency slaughter on farm and transport of the body to a slaughterhouse
- Slaughter and disposal as fallen stock
Each option is guided by welfare and food safety considerations.
What must be respected regarding veterinary medicines administered to animals intended for human consumption?
The statutory withdrawal periods must be observed.
This ensures that no harmful residues are present in the meat.
What does the Clean Livestock Policy require from slaughterhouse operators?
They must ensure that animals accepted for slaughter are clean.
This is to prevent contamination during the dressing process.
What is the definition of ‘unfit’ according to EC Regulation 1/2005?
Animals that are injured, unable to move independently without pain, or that present severe conditions.
Specific criteria are set to ensure animal welfare during transport.
What must be confirmed before transporting an unfit animal for slaughter?
Transport must not cause unnecessary suffering.
The welfare of the animal is the primary consideration.
What is a key condition for emergency slaughter eligibility?
The animal must have been healthy before the accident that necessitated emergency slaughter.
This ensures that only animals that were fit prior to the incident are considered.
What information must a veterinary declaration include for emergency slaughter?
- Outcome of the ante mortem inspection
- Reason for emergency slaughter
- Treatment administered
- Date and time of slaughter
This declaration is crucial for traceability and food safety.
Who is responsible for carrying out the post-mortem examination of emergency slaughtered animals?
The official veterinarian (OV) at the slaughterhouse.
Their assessment is critical for determining the fitness of meat for human consumption.
What must accompany the body of an animal slaughtered outside the slaughterhouse?
A Food Chain Information (FCI) declaration.
This declaration is essential for maintaining traceability and safety.
What is prohibited for all cattle slaughtered for human consumption?
Pithing is prohibited.
This is a welfare consideration as well as a food safety requirement.
What testing is required for cattle over 48 months old born in certain Member States?
They must be tested for BSE using the Brain Stem Sample (BSS).
This testing is part of the TSE legislation to ensure food safety.
What must be done if more than 2 hours elapse between slaughter and arrival at the slaughterhouse?
The carcass must be transported in a refrigerated container.
This helps maintain meat quality and safety.
What is the general rule regarding transporting animals suffering from lameness?
Any animal suffering from lameness must not be transported.
This is to prevent additional suffering during transport.
What conditions allow for slightly injured or ill animals to be transported?
- Slightly injured or ill if transport would not cause additional suffering
- Transported for diagnosis or treatment
- Under veterinary supervision
These conditions ensure welfare during transport.
What must be practiced throughout the journey when transporting animals from the farm to the slaughterhouse?
Careful driving
This is to ensure the animals do not suffer unnecessary harm.
What must not be transported to or presented for sale at markets?
Slightly ill or injured animals
This includes lame animals.
What is the main requirement for slaughtering or killing animals for human consumption?
Must be carried out without causing avoidable or unnecessary suffering.
What regulations must be complied with when animals are slaughtered?
The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995.
What methods can be used to achieve death in cattle?
- Firearm
- Shotgun
- Captive bolt followed by pithing or bleeding.
