VT Directive 6100.2 Rev 1 POST-MORTEM LIVESTOCK INSPECTION

For use beginning 10/24/2016
This directive provides instructions to inspection program personnel (IPP) on how to perform post-mortem inspection of livestock. The directive also instructs Public Health Veterinarians (PHVs) on how to document post-mortem inspection findings in the Public Health Information System (PHIS).

II. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
A. Provides instructions to IPP on post-mortem inspection procedures for the different species of livestock.
B. Provides inspection instructions to on-line IPP on palpating swine mesenteric and portal lymph nodes.
C. Provides instructions to IPP on documenting post-mortem inspection findings in the PHIS Animal Disposition Report.
D. Provides instructions to the inspector in charge (IIC) on responsibilities and authority for reducing the slaughter line speed.
E. Provides instructions to IICs on the criteria used to evaluate (and allow) an establishment’s request for an alternative method of presentation for carcasses or parts.
F. Provides instructions to IPP on verifying that the establishment collects and/or documents animal identification devices.