3. When viewing each ratite during ante-mortem inspection, IPP are to observe: a. The overall condition of the ratite, the head; including the eyes, nostrils, beak, and neck; the legs; the wings; and the body of the bird; b. The degree of alertness, mobility, and breathing; and c. The ratite for any unusual swellings or any other abnormalities. 4.

Apr 11, 2011 · The ratite for any unusual swellings or any other abnormalities. When IPP find ratites showing signs of abnormalities or diseases on ante- mortem inspection, IPP are to have the establishment segregate all affected ratites (e.g., suspect pen) for further examination by the Public Health Veterinarian (PHV) (9 CFR 381.72(a)).

NOTE: Ratite . is the group of birds that includes ostrich, rhea, and emu. These birds are amenable to inspection. Ratites are large, and when slaughtered, are treated like livestock. Although this section will focus on livestock, the regulations for ratites, 381.94(a), are included in the back of this module. NOTE:

and the FSIS Directive 6170.1, “Ratite Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem Inspection”. These are instructions to inspection personnel. The statutes establish our authority to examine and birds prior to slaughter. Under the statues, we are to accept for slaughter as a result of inspection only

Jul 2, 2019 · (NPIS), the New Turkey Inspection (NTI) System, and the Ratite Inspection System. 381.76(a) states that a postmortem inspection shall be made on a bird-by-bird basis on all poultry eviscerated in an official establishment. 381.76(b) outlines the inspection procedures for each of these five inspection systems.

This guideline provides information about the new microbiological sampling and analysis requirements under the 2014 final rule to modernize poultry slaughter (79 FR 49566).

5. FSIS Directive 6170.1, “Ratite Ante-mortem and Post-mortem Inspection 6. FSIS Directive 6240.1, Rev 2, “Inspection, Sampling, and Disposition of Animals for Tuberculosis” 7. FSIS Directive 6100.8, “Instructions for Verification of Improvest® Hogs” 8. FSIS Directive 6900.2, Rev. 2, “Humane Handling and Slaughter of Livestock” 9.

Jan 10, 2025 · Fresh/frozen red meat and poultry, meat and poultry products, game meat, products for pet food manufacture and pharmaceutical processing, ships' stores, and certain other products intended for export to countries which are members of the European Union must follow the European Union Requirements found elsewhere in the FSIS Export Library.

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Feb 19, 2025 · 1. Poultry and poultry products that are derived from birds from, processed, or slaughtered within Lincoln County, Tennessee on or after February 11, 2017 and before July 24, 2017 are ineligible for export to the Philippines unless heat treated in accordance with OIE Guideline 10.4.26 to destroy the AI virus.