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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

23. Lairage passages

 

 

[See also regulation 71]

 

Passages in lairages and pens -

a) must have permanent floors that are curbed and drained in a manner conducive to free movement of birds;
b) must be so constructed to render the floors and drain covers non-slippery;
c) may not be less than 1.8m wide; and
d) must be well maintained and kept free of loose objects.