§ 51.25 - Proof of destruction.

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The Veterinarian in Charge will accept any of the following documents as proof of destruction:

A postmortem report;

A meat inspection certification of slaughter;

A written statement by a State representative, APHIS representative, or accredited veterinarian attesting to the destruction of the animals;

A written, sworn statement by the owner or caretaker of the animal attesting to the destruction of the animals;

A permit (VS Form 1-27) consigning the animal from a farm or livestock market directly to a slaughter establishment; or

In unique situations where none of the documents listed above are available, other similarly reliable forms of proof of destruction.