# Requirements for the Disposition of Cattle that Become Non-Ambulatory Disabled Following Ante-Mortem Inspection
> **Food Safety and Inspection Service** · Final rule. · Published 2009-03-18 · Effective 2009-04-17 · 74 FR 11463
## Document
- **Document number:** E9-5987
- **Category:** meat-poultry
- **Sub-agency:** Food Safety and Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 74 FR 11463
- **CFR reference:** 9 CFR 309
- **Publication date:** 2009-03-18
- **Effective date:** 2009-04-17
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. FSIS-2008-0022
## Abstract

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is amending the Federal meat inspection regulations to require that all cattle that are non-ambulatory disabled at an official establishment, including those that become non-ambulatory disabled after passing ante-mortem inspection, be condemned and disposed of properly. In addition, this rule requires that establishments notify FSIS inspection personnel when cattle become non-ambulatory disabled after passing ante-mortem inspection. FSIS is taking this action to better ensure effective implementation of inspection and humane handling requirements at official establishments.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/03/18/E9-5987/requirements-for-the-disposition-of-cattle-that-become-non-ambulatory-disabled-following-ante-mortem)
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