Poultry Slaughter Inspection

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When are IPP required to perform ante-mortem inspection on poultry?

On the day of slaughter (correct)

Anytime before the day of slaughter

Only after the poultry is removed from the truck

Only after the poultry is placed in coops or batteries

What is one of the signs of disease that IPP may observe on ante-mortem inspection?

Abnormal feather color

Off-colored feces (correct)

Abnormal number of healthy birds

Normal colored feces

What action should IPP take when they observe multiple birds exhibiting signs of disease?

Notify the PHV when they observe multiple birds exhibiting signs of disease (correct)

Condemn the birds on ante-mortem inspection

Notify the District Office immediately

Segregate the birds identified as suspects on ante-mortem inspection

What designation is given to birds that on ante-mortem inspection do not clearly show, but the PHV suspects, may have any disease or condition?

U.S. Suspect Signup and view all the answers

What is required of the establishment with regard to birds identified as suspects on ante-mortem inspection?

The establishment must segregate the birds identified as suspects on ante-mortem inspection and slaughter the segregated birds separately Signup and view all the answers

What action should PHVs take when they suspect that birds are affected with a reportable or foreign animal disease?

Notify the District Office and follow the instructions in FSIS Directive 6000.1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of PHVs when they identify birds with diseases or conditions that warrant condemnation on ante-mortem inspection?

Condemn the birds on ante-mortem inspection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ante-mortem inspection by IPP?

To observe the overall condition of the birds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of verifying the disposal of birds condemned on ante-mortem inspection?

To confirm the birds are not allowed to enter the official establishment for slaughter Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with birds that are dead-on-arrivals (DOAs)?

They should be removed through live-hang sorting activities to prevent them from entering the slaughter operation Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of an establishment's ongoing failure to properly handle DOAs?

A NR is issued for systemic failure under the Sanitation Performance Standards (SPS) verification task Signup and view all the answers

What should be discussed in the weekly meeting with plant management regarding DOAs?

DOA concerns and document as part of meeting minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ADR function in PHIS?

To record the number of DOAs Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference cited in the SPS NR for systemic failure due to the establishment's lack of process controls to prevent DOAs from entering the slaughter operation?

9 CFR 416.4(d) and 9 CFR 381.71(a) Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step if a trend of incidents continues and FSIS determines that the establishment lacks process controls to prevent DOAs from entering the slaughter operation?

Document an NR for systemic failure under the SPS verification task Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of online post-mortem inspection procedures for NPIS?

To observe the overall condition of the carcass and look for evidence of disease or contamination Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ante-Mortem Inspection

Ante-mortem inspection is performed by Inspector-in-Place (IPP) on the day of slaughter, observing poultry in coops or batteries before or after removal from the truck.
IPP observe the overall condition of the birds, including:
- Head, eyes, legs, and body
- Unusual swellings or abnormalities
Signs of disease that IPP may observe include:
- Abnormal number of moribund birds
- Swelling about the head and eyes
- Edema of the wattles
- Gasping and sneezing
- Off-colored feces
- Diarrhea
- Skin lesions
- Lameness
- Torticollis (wry neck)
- Bone or joint enlargement
IPP notify the Public Health Veterinarian (PHV) when observing multiple birds exhibiting these signs of disease.

U.S. Suspect Birds

PHV designates as "U.S.Suspect" any birds that do not clearly show, but PHV suspects, may have a disease or condition that may cause condemnation of part or the entire carcass on post-mortem inspection.
PHV verifies that the establishment:
- Segregates birds identified as suspects on ante-mortem inspection and slaughters them separately
- Releases poultry for treatment only under the control of the appropriate State or Federal officials

Condemnation and Disposal of Birds

PHV condemns on ante-mortem inspection any birds with diseases or conditions that warrant such action.
Establishment must dispose of condemned birds as provided in 9 CFR 381.95.
Dead-on-arrivals (DOAs) are:
- Identified, counted, and weighed
- Reported on FSIS Form 9061-2, Poultry Condemnation Certificate
- Recorded in the ADR function in PHIS
DOAs are not allowed to enter the official establishment for slaughter and are removed through live-hang sorting activities.

Post-Mortem Inspection

Online post-mortem inspection procedures for Non-Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) are described separately in FSIS Directive 6500.1.A.
Online IPP perform the following procedures during post-mortem inspection:
- Observe the overall condition of the carcass
- Look for evidence of disease or contamination

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