Miscellaneous Flashcards
When must AM inspection be performed and when must slaughter occur?
Within 24 hours of arrival
Slaughter must occur within 24 hours of AM inspection
What landmarks form the cross for bovine captive bolt stunning?
Medial canthus of eye
Ear base
What is carotenosis and what causes it?
Yellow or orange discolouration of fat
Due to long term ingestion of feed high in carotenoid pigment (usually older cows)
An animal has cartenosis. Is it fit for human consumption?
Yes
Unlike jaundice, cartenosis carcasses are still fit for human consumption
What causes melanosis?
Congenital
Chronic degeneration or neoplasms
Who’s responsibility is it to fill out the movement licenses?
FBO
An animal dies in lairage. What category must it be disposed as?
Category 2
What happens if animals arrive to the slaughter house but the withdrawal period for certain medications is not yet met - can the animals leave?
No
No animals must leave slaughterhouse alive without special license from APHA
What type of fat is associated with emaciation?
Gelatinous fat
A carcass from a TB reactor has been processed and there are no visible lesions. What action should be taken?
No further action required on carcass - can continue to process
But take samples for further examination
Why are hydatid cysts removed from the carcass and disposed of as ABP 2? (based on what grounds)
Public health risk
Why are cysticercus cysts removed from the carcass and disposed of as ABP 2? (based on what grounds)
Aesthetic grounds
A group of pig carcasses have petechial haemorrhage, haemorrhagic LNs and skin lesions. Are these carcasses fit for human consumption and what further action is required?
Not fit for human consumption
Collect samples for further examination
(Based on animal health grounds)
A group of pig carcasses in the chiller have been tested for Salmonella. The juices came back positive on ELISA. What further action is required?
None - Salmonella killed by cooking???
An animal has lesions that you suspect may be caused by TB. Is this animal fit for human consumption? What further action would you take?
Partial rejection of carcass (reject affected parts, but rest of carcass fit)
Further testing required
