The Fresh Meat Export (Hygiene and Inspection) (Scotland) Regulations 1987

4.  The ante-mortem health inspection shall determine –

(a)whether the animals are showing symptoms of a disease which can be transmitted through the meat to humans or animals or whether there are any indications that such a disease may occur;

(b)whether they are showing symptoms of a disease or disorder which would be likely to make the meat unfit for human consumption;

(c)whether they are injured, fatigued or stressed;

(d)where there is visible evidence that they have had substances with pharmacological effects administered to them or have consumed any other substances which may make the meat unfit for human consumption.