- (a) The carcasses or parts of carcasses of all animals slaughtered at an official establishment and found at the time of slaughter, or at any subsequent inspection, to be affected with any of the diseases or conditions named in this part shall be disposed of according to the Section pertaining to the disease or condition: Provided, That no product shall be passed for human food under any Section unless it is found to not be adulterated. Products passed for cooking or refrigeration under this part must be handled at the official establishment where the products are initially prepared, unless the products are moved to another official establishment for handling, or in the case of products passed for refrigeration, are moved for refrigeration to a freezing facility approved by the Director in specific cases: Provided, that when moved the products are shipped in containers bearing official inspection seals or in an officially sealed means of conveyance. Owing to the fact that it is impracticable to formulate rules covering every case and to designate at what stage a disease process or a condition results in adulteration of a product, the decision as to the disposal of all carcasses, organs, or other parts not specifically covered in this part shall be left to the Veterinarian. The Veterinarian in charge shall exercise judgment regarding the disposition of all carcasses or parts of carcasses under this part in a manner that will insure that only wholesome, unadulterated product is passed for human food.
- (b) In cases of doubt as to a condition, a disease, or the cause of a condition, or to confirm a diagnosis, representative specimens of the affected tissues, properly prepared and packaged, shall be sent for examination to the laboratories of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181, eff 5-27-04