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1 Page 1 of 5 Title Demonstrate knowledge of ante-mortem examination of farmed mammals for petfood Level 3 Credits 30 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to, explain the purpose of the ante-mortem examination of farmed mammals for petfood production; describe the requirements for farmed mammals approved to be slaughtered for petfood; explain the ante-mortem examination process for farmed mammals for petfood production; describe the anatomical features and characteristics of normal healthy mammals; and describe symptoms and signs of common diseases, defects and abnormalities seen during ante-mortem examination of farmed mammals. Classification Animal Product Examination Services > Animal Product Examination - Generic Available grade Achieved Explanatory notes 1 Legislation Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the Animal Products Act Resource documents can be accessed on the website of New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) at and includes but is not limited to Animal Products (Recognised Agencies and Person Specifications) Notice 2007, and Animal Products (Specifications for Products Intended for Animal Consumption) Notice All explanations, descriptions and demonstration must meet the documentary requirements established by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (Animal Products) or designated agent. Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Explain the purpose of the ante-mortem examination of farmed mammals for petfood production.

2 Page 2 of Purpose of ante-mortem examination is explained in terms of the Animal Products (Specifications for Products Intended for Animal Consumption) Notice purpose includes - suitability of raw material for petfood, hazard identification, identifying any special processing conditions. Outcome 2 Describe the requirements for farmed mammals approved to be slaughtered for petfood. 2.1 The requirements for farmed mammals to be approved for slaughter are identified in terms of approval process for the species and any special procurement conditions. species - cattle, sheep, goats, horses, deer, pigs, bobby calves; accredited examiner; operation approved for species to be processed; special procurement conditions include tuberculosis reactors, or movement control farms, movement control area disease surveillance suspect list, residue suspect list, imported animals, Johnes vaccinated animals, trials, experimentation or research, ruminant protein. 2.2 The requirements for mammals to be eligible for on-farm humane killing are described in terms of types of evidence to support conditions. requirements include calving paralysis, traumatic injury, starvation or exposure, cancer eye, metabolic disease with veterinary certificate, prolapse rectum or uterus (pigs), unfloatable horses, general downer animals, unsuitable for humane transport. 2.3 Farmed mammals that do not meet the criteria for on-farm humane killing are described in terms of the Animal Products (Specifications for Products Intended for Animal Consumption) Notice examples include - metabolic disease without veterinary certificate, animals that can be humanely transported. Outcome 3 Explain the ante-mortem examination process for farmed mammals for petfood production. 3.1 The components of the ante-mortem examination procedures are identified in terms of the Animal Products (Specifications for Products Intended for Animal Consumption) Notice 2006.

3 Page 3 of 5 components include - accredited examiner, facilities and general requirements (site, lighting, clothing, ante-mortem equipment); supplier statements; confirmatory examination procedures, analysis of abnormalities, disease and defects, determination as to the suitability for petfood; Ante-mortem Examination Declaration. 3.2 The confirmatory examination procedures are explained in terms of the Animal Products (Specifications for Products Intended for Animal Consumption) Notice purpose of the procedures, confirmation of supplier statements, identification, physical examination. 3.3 The abnormalities, disease, and defects in mammals that must be excluded from petfood are explained in terms of the Animal Products (Specifications for Products Intended for Animal Consumption) Notice animals that have died, are dying or are obviously generally ill; systemic illness; salmonella-like symptoms; gangrene; metabolic diseases without veterinary certifcate; abnormalities likely to impact on the processor s ability to produce product fit for purpose. 3.4 The legality and hazards associated with the acceptance of animals for petfood that have died in the field are explained and signs for recognising this are outlined. signs include lack of functioning cardio-vascular system, pooling of blood sub-skin, dependent parts, tissues. 3.5 The decision process used for determining the farmed mammal material s suitability for petfood is explained in terms of the information gained from examination procedure and the disposition options available. special procurement conditions, supplier statements, findings during the examination procedure, passed for slaughter without restriction, under specified conditions, not passed. 3.6 The purpose and use of the Ante-mortem Examination Declaration is explained in terms of the Animal Products (Specifications for Products Intended for Animal Consumption) Notice Outcome 4 Describe the anatomical features and characteristics of normal healthy mammals. evidence is required of the mammals processed in the candidate s processing plant. 4.1 Anatomical features on the mammal are described.

4 Page 4 of 5 may include but is not limited to horns or horn buds, ears, eyes, nose, lips, teeth, tongue, shoulder, hoof, leg joints, back, flanks, tail, anus, udder, vulva, penis and testicles, umbilicus. 4.2 Characteristics of normal healthy mammals are described. may include but is not limited to alert appearance, eyes clear, nose and mouth free of excess mucus, movements prompt and unencumbered, no abnormal swellings. Outcome 5 Describe symptoms and signs of common diseases, defects and abnormalities seen during ante-mortem examination of farmed mammals. diseases, defects, abnormalities requiring exclusion from petfood; other common conditions - lameness, injuries, facial eczema, transit tetany, mastitis, retained foetal membranes, prolapse, scabby mouth, woody tongue, lumpy jaw pink eye, immobility, pizzle rot, poor condition associated with other diseases, arthritis, downers, calving paralysis, cancers. 5.1 Symptoms and signs of diseases and defects commonly seen at ante-mortem examination are described in terms of those acceptable for petfood processing. 5.2 Symptoms and signs of the diseases, defects and abnormalities seen at antemortem examination are described in terms of those that must be excluded from petfood processing. Replacement information unit standard This unit standard, unit standard 13474, unit standard 22046, and unit standard have been replaced by

5 Page 5 of 5. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below. Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 26 August December 2014 Review 2 25 October December 2014 Review 3 19 July December 2014 Reinstatement 4 20 March December 2017 Rollover 5 17 September December 2019 Rollover 6 21 April December 2019 Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0033 This CMR can be accessed at Please note Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.