- A. An ante-mortem inspection of an exotic animal shall, where and to the extent considered necessary by the department and under such instructions as it may issue from time to time, be made on the day of slaughter of an exotic animal, as determined by the department.
B. Humane handling of an exotic animal during antemortem inspection shall be in accordance with the provisions contained in R.S. 3:4203. Immediately after the animal is stunned or killed, it shall be shackled, hoisted, stuck and bled.
- 1. The department may refuse or temporarily suspend inspection at an establishment if it finds that any exotic animals have been slaughtered or handled in connection with slaughter by any method not in accordance with the Federal Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act (7 U.S.C. §1901 et seq.). The refusal to inspect or suspension shall continue until the establishment comes into compliance herewith.
- C. All establishments requesting offsite ante-mortem inspection services must submit requests, in writing, to the district supervisor, and receive prior approval no less than 48 hours in advance of the requested off-site ante-mortem inspection.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:4215.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Animal Health and Food Safety, LR 51:779 (June 2025).