Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-11-36

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 35:37-11-36 - Antemortem inspection in pens of official establishment

(a) No exotic livestock will be offered for antemortem inspection at any official establishment when it would be in conflict with any existing quarantine authority residing within the Department.

(b) All exotic livestock offered for slaughter in an official establishment shall be examined and inspected on the day of and prior to slaughter by an authorized inspection employee.

(c) The antemortem inspection shall be made in pens on the premises of the establishment at which the exotic livestock are offered for slaughter before they shall be allowed to enter into any department of the establishment where they are to be slaughtered or dressed or in which edible products are handled. When the holding pens of an official establishment are located in a public stockyard and are reserved for the exclusive use of the establishment, the pens shall be regarded as part of the premises of that establishment and the operator of the establishment shall be responsible for compliance with all requirements of the rules in this Subchapter with respect to the pens.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-11-36

Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181, eff 5-27-04