Date: 9/16/05
Supersedes: NEW
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DAILY LIVESTOCK HUMANE HANDLING AUDIT: RITUAL BEEF
Audit will be performed a minimum of once per day, by a QA or Production representative. Type of Slaughter ______
Date:______Shift:_____Inspected by:______Shift Start Time:______End Time:______
Stun Operator:______Weather Conditions: ______Temperature: ______
Procedure: Observe a minimum of two animals per 1 hour of production (small plants). Note: More animals can be observed in a single hour, so that the daily average is two or more per hour (minimum 10 /day). Observe operations in the restrainer or stun box, lead up (single file) chute, crowd pen and bleed area. Use the criteria below to score your findings. Notify the line supervisor if deficiencies are observed and immediate action is needed. If necessary, complete an Animal Welfare Corrective Action Form. Use codes below to complete the table.
CCP 1:% Cut Correctly / CCP 2:
% Insensible Cattle / CCP 3:
% Electric Prod and Balking / CCP 4:
% Slipping or Falling / CCP 5:
% Vocalization
1
11
21
31
Observe the following and note any concerns:
Stun and Restrainer Box Lighting: ______Acceptable ______Unacceptable
Restrainer Head Holder Fit: ______Acceptable ______Unacceptable
Animal Comfort in Box: ______Acceptable ______Unacceptable
AUDIT SUMMARY
CCP# / DESCRIPTION / ACTUAL% or number / MIN. PASSING SCORE / DAILY TARGET / FINAL SCORE /PASS /FAIL /CCP 1: (%Stunned Correctly) / X=Cut Correctly, collapse within 30 seconds R = Restrictive bleed due to large animal in tight restraint, required stun. M= Missed cut by slaughterman. Applicable for Ritual Slaughter. / Greater than 90% Cut Efficacy / Max of 2 out of 20 can take longer than 30 seconds
CCP 2: (% Insensible) / X=Completely Insensible; E=Eye moves when touched; BL=Natural blinking of eye like a live cow; RB=Rhythmic breathing; VO=Vocalization no matter how small (mooing); RR=Righting reflex-attempt to lift head while being shackled or hanging on the rail. / 100%
Insensible
499/500 / 100%
All insensible prior to hoist or cut
CCP 3: (% Electric Prodded) / X=Moved quietly without an electric prod; P=Electric prod is used; A=Abusive method (kicking, pulling, hitting hard with a foot or stick); B=Electric prod because animal backed up and balked. / 25% or Less Prodded / Max 1 out of 4 animals is prodded
CCP 4a: (%Slip);
CCP 4b: (%Fall) / X=No slipping or falling; F=Fell; S=Slip. For every slip or fall, indicate where the animal slip or fell. Indicate where slipping and falling occur: / Slip 3% or Less Fall 1% or Less / Max of 1/30 slip, 1/100 fall
CCP 5: (%Vocalization) / X=non-vocalizer; P=Vocalize due to prod; C=Vocalize due to cut, F= Vocalize due to fall or slipping, R= Vocalize due to excessive pressure from restrainer. / (5% or less for Ritual with head holder system) / For Ritual, 1 animal can vocalize for every 20 measured.
COMMENTS: (Note any corrective actions taken on back of this sheet or complete an Animal Welfare Corrective Action Form )
Auditor Signature:______
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