Author Topic: Can I? (Read 1812 times)

Jackie 2 · « **on:** February 11, 2013, 10:47:32 am »

I have a sheep that has died so can I legally chop it up and feed it to my dogs?

colliewoman · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2013, 10:50:33 am »

Big easy answer to that one= NO!
Afraid you'll have to call your local deadstock guy/knackerman and get them to collect the carcasse.

Yeoman · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2013, 10:59:04 am »

There are soooo many 'humourous' answers to this one in the light of the emerging food chain scandal but I think I'll leave it. Colliewoman's answer is much better.

On a positive note, I know all the regulations we're subjected to are a pain but all this media attention on the multi national food supply chain must surely be good news for small, trusted, local suppliers of food.

Jackie 2 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2013, 06:48:32 am »

Thanks I actually can according to Animal Health BUT I have to call the knacker get it butchered removing the brain, spinal cord and intestines and then bring it back, it just isnt financially viable

lachlanandmarcus · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2013, 07:36:08 am »

You are correct and so is AH. NB theres also the question of why the sheep died. If it broke a leg, then thats fine and lots of lamb chops for the dogs. If it died of something unknown, personally I wouldnt be feeding it to my pets,.

Jackie 2 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2013, 05:33:20 am »

Pneumonia (sp?)

Marches Farmer · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2013, 08:49:01 am »

If you saw mucous coming from its nose then quite possibly. No symptoms, especially this year, I'd suspect a Mannheimia or Pasteurella infection, which can cause septicaemia - wouldn't want to eat that!