Reconsideration of the 'bacteriological examination' of slaughter stock
Engel, H.W.; van den Berg, J.; Fenigsen-Narucka, U.; van Leusden, F.M.; Nouws, J.F.; Okma, B.D.; Peelen, P.J.; Soethout, A.E.
Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde 112(9): 536-540
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-7453 PMID: 3603543 Document Number: 296726
A comparative trial was made by six meat inspection services to attain uniform indications for the 'Bacteriological Examination' of slaughtered animals in accordance with the 'Meat Inspection Regulations' of the Dutch 'Meat Inspection Act'. The results of the study compelled the investigators to scrutinize these regulations. The 'Bacteriological Examination' which is prescribed, is designed to exclude septicaemic animals from human consumption. Applying the rules will result in condemnation of animals harbouring a small number of bacteria which have a minimum significance for the health of consumers, whereas animals harbouring organisms potentially pathogenic for man are overlooked. It is concluded that the 'Meat Inspection Regulations' should be considered.