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West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Company Policy on CARCASS REMOVAL
West Coast Reduction accepts and loads only dead animals. If live animals are tendered for removal our company will immediately report this illegal act to the Alberta SPCA or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Federal & Provincial Law
FEDERAL
Enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Health of Animals Act - Part 12 - 138.(2) Sick, Pregnant and Unfit Animals
No person shall load, cause to be loaded, transport or continue to transport any animal (a) that by reason of infirmity, illness, fatigue or any other cause cannot be transported without undue suffering during the expected journey.
PROVINCIAL
Enforced by the Alberta SPCA
Livestock Transportations Regulation AR22/99
Livestock Unfit for Transportation
2(1) No shipper or operator shall load or transport livestock that, by reason of infirmity, illness, injury, fatigue, or any other cause, would suffer unduly during transportation.
Animal Protection Act
2(1) No person shall cause or permit an animal of which the person is the owner or the person ordinarily in charge to be or to continue to be in distress.
Enforcement
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
South District: (403) 382-3121
North District: (403) 722-1177
The Alberta SPCA
1-800-455-9003
Confirmation of Death
Check for signs of heartbeat and respiration. Death is confirmed if no signs are evident for a period of five consecutive minutes.
Euthanasia
Euthanasia is the humane termination of the life of an animal. (It is the responsibility of the producer to ensure this procedure is performed properly).
ACCEPTABLE
Penetrating Captive Bolt
Head must be captured in a chute or secured to a solid object using rope or halter hank.
Non-penetrating Captive Bolt
Same as above.
Gunshot
.22 for calves and hogs; .22 long rifle for cows; high-powered rifle for bulls.
Barbiturate
Only a licensed veterinarian may administer a drug to euthanise.
UNACCEPTABLE
Blunt Trauma
Hammer or gate pin to the head.
Bleeding
Laceration of carotid arteries and jugular vein is not acceptable unless the animal has been stunned first (with captive bolt or gunshot).
Air Embolism
Injecting air into the artery of an animal is not acceptable because a swift and painless death cannot be assured.
Any Other Method
Electrocution unless in a registered packing plant; or injection of chemicals not designed for euthanasia; or any other method not approved in the checklist is prohibited.
For any livestock care concerns call the AFAC ALERT Line at 1-800-506-2273.
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