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ANTE-MORTEM INSPECTION

ANTE-MORTEM INSPECTION. MODULE # 9. 1) To obtain clinical information 2) To reduce contamination on the killing floor 3) To prevent the introduction of foreign animal disease 4) To ensure humane treatment 5) To ensure the proper identification of reactors.

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ANTE-MORTEM INSPECTION

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  1. ANTE-MORTEM INSPECTION MODULE # 9

  2. 1) To obtain clinical information 2) To reduce contamination on the killing floor 3) To prevent the introduction of foreign animal disease 4) To ensure humane treatment 5) To ensure the proper identification of reactors

  3. 6) To identify reportable animal diseases 7) To prevent the entrance onto the slaughter floor of uninspected, dead or dying animals 8) To prevent disease transmission from the registered establishment to the farm 9) To concentrate on post mortem inspection 10) To identify animals suspected to have been treated with therapeutic agents

  4. 1) Abnormalities in respiration 2) Abnormalities in behaviour 3) Abnormalities in gait 4) Abnormalities in posture 5) Abnormal discharges or extrusions from body openings 6) Abnormal colour 7) Abnormalities in structure 8) Abnormal odour

  5. Normal Respiratory Rate Horse 8-16 Cattle 12-26 Sheep 12-24 Goats 12-20 Swine 15-24

  6. Abnormal colour • Black areas on horses and swine • Red areas on light coloured skin • Dark blue areas

  7. Abnormal odour • Stinkweed • Medicinal odours • Abscesses • Ketosis

  8. VETERINARY ANTE-MORTEM EXAMINATION

  9. Normal body temperature Horse 38.0 C (100.5 F) Cattle 38.5 C (101.5 F) Sheep 39.5 C (103.0 F) Goats 39.0 C (102.0 F) Swine 39.0 C (102.0 F)

  10. HUMANE TREATMENT OF LIVESTOCK

  11. ANIMALS USED IN INVESTIGATIONS OR SPECIAL TESTS

  12. ANIMALS AFFECTED WITH RECENT FRACTURES, BRUISES AND “SPREAD HOGS”

  13. ANIMALS AFFECTED WITH A REPORTABLE OR FOREIGN ANIMAL DISEASE OTHER THAN TUBERCULOSIS AND BRUCELLOSIS

  14. 1. Isolate and detain suspects and contacts 2. Suspend the movement of all animal products and vehicles 3. Explain to plant management 4. Prevent contact and traffic near suspects 5. Anyone who has had contact with suspect animals is to shower and advised to stay away from livestock

  15. ANIMALS FOUND DEAD OR CONDEMNED ON ANTI-MORTEM VETERINARY EXAMINATION

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