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1. The carcase and offal and the blood of each slaughtered animal shall be examined without delay by an inspector. He 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.
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