Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)

Ostrich Regulations, 2007

Part II : Requirements for the Registration of Ostrich Abattoirs

B. Structural requirements for abattoirs, export approved cutting plants and cold storage units

(2) Additional requirements for low and high throughput ostrich abattoirs

20. Lairages and holding pens

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[See also regulations 69,70]

 

Lairages and holding pens -

a)may not be closer than six meters from, and not be situated higher than, the abattoir;
b)must be constructed of cleanable, non-absorbent and durable material;
c)must be so constructed and maintained to avoid injury of birds;
d)must have sides not less than 1.6 m in height;
e)must have permanent floors that are curbed and drained;
f)must be so constructed to render the floors and drain covers non-slippery;
g)must be designed, in layout, to avoid corners smaller than 90°;
h)must be fitted with gates which are wide enough to prevent injury to birds passing through;
i)must be roofed;
j)must be fitted with water troughs at least 1000 mm from the ground and located on the outside of the pens to prevent injury;
k)must have a well drained manure slabs for droppings, prior to removal except if it is removed directly in a vehicle;
l)must be provided with wash points, hoses and reels; and
m)used to isolate suspect birds must in addition to above have solid walls and gate and must not drain across other pens or pose any other contamination risk.