SCHEDULE 5Post-Mortem Approval or Condemnation Factors

Part IIWild Game condemned as unfit for Human Consumption

An inspector or OVS shall condemn the carcase and offal as unfit for human consumption if he is satisfied that the inspection and any other information available has revealed one or more of the following—

a

diseases or other conditions directly transmissible through the wild game meat to humans or animals;

b

signs consistent with death other than by hunting;

c

indications of decomposition;

d

extensive oedema or fluid, or emaciation;

e

signs indicating the presence of veterinary drug residues, environmental contaminants or pesticides;

f

abnormal colour or smell associated with disease or other conditions prejudicial to health;

g

bruising, injuries, swellings or visible contamination which cannot be removed by rinsing or trimming.