date:May 18, 2012
culture and agri-food.
But the CFIA said that on-farm slaughter would be done under strict veterinary supervision. For example, in a situation where an animal has been injured, such as a broken leg, it would be inhumane to transport the animal to slaughter. In such cases, a veterinarian would perform a detailed examination of the animal prior to slaughter to ensure that it is safe to enter into the food system. The same stringent inspection requirement would apply upon arrival at the meat proc