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The carcase and offal and the blood of each slaughtered animal shall be inspected without delay. The inspector shall have regard to—

(a)

the age and sex of the animal;

(b)

the state of nutrition of the animal;

(c)

any evidence of bruising or haemorrhage;

(d)

any local or general oedema;

(e)

the efficiency of bleeding;

(f)

any swelling, deformity or other abnormality of bones, joints, musculature or umbilicus;

(g)

any abnormality in consistency, colour, odour and, where appropriate, taste;

(h)

the condition of the pleura and peritoneum;

(i)

any other evidence of abnormality.