4/26/2017 Poultry Processing Operations Poultry Processing Operations Evisceration and Post-Mortem Inspection Evisceration and Post-Mortem Inspection There are 5 post-mortem inspection systems There are regulations dictating when each of the -Traditional inspection systems maybe used if USDA determines it will increase inspector efficiency Streamlined inspection(SIS) New line speed inspection(NELS) New line speed may only be used if the operator requests it -New turkey inspection(NTI) Traditional inspection should be used when neither Ratite inspection streamlined inspection or new line inspection is .Each is governed by different regulations used regarding maximum line speed,carcass inspection New turkey inspection is used if the operator required inspection facilities,and disposition of requests it and they have the facilities for it carcass parts Poultry Processing Operations Poultry Processing Operations Traditional Inspection System Streamlined Inspection System A standard maximum number of birds per minute is There are either one or two inspectors established for various line configurations .The inspector in charge will reduce the production line If there is one inspector,the maximum speed rates if: is 35 birds per minute and the inspector is the inspection procedure cannot be performed presented all birds adequately in the time prescribed If there are two inspectors,the maximum speed is 70 birds per minute and each inspectors is presented every other bird 。 health conditions of a flock dictates the need for an extended inspection SIS is conducted in two phases:post-mortem and reinspection phase 2 4/26/2017 12 Poultry Processing Operations Evisceration and Post-Mortem Inspection • There are 5 post-mortem inspection systems - Traditional inspection - Streamlined inspection (SIS) - New line speed inspection (NELS) - New turkey inspection (NTI) - Ratite inspection • Each is governed by different regulations regarding maximum line speed, carcass inspection, required inspection facilities, and disposition of carcass parts Poultry Processing Operations Evisceration and Post-Mortem Inspection • There are regulations dictating when each of the systems maybe used if USDA determines it will increase inspector efficiency • New line speed may only be used if the operator requests it • Traditional inspection should be used when neither streamlined inspection or new line inspection is used • New turkey inspection is used if the operator requests it and they have the facilities for it Poultry Processing Operations Traditional Inspection System • A standard maximum number of birds per minute is established for various line configurations • The inspector in charge will reduce the production line rates if: - the inspection procedure cannot be performed adequately in the time prescribed - birds are not presented such that all internal and external surfaces are accessible - health conditions of a flock dictates the need for an extended inspection Poultry Processing Operations Streamlined Inspection System • There are either one or two inspectors • If there is one inspector, the maximum speed is 35 birds per minute and the inspector is presented all birds • If there are two inspectors, the maximum speed is 70 birds per minute and each inspectors is presented every other bird • SIS is conducted in two phases: post-mortem and reinspection phase