What occurs in the slaughter area after the animal has been humanely stunned and bled?

• A. Off-line
• B. Post mortem inspection
• C. On-line inspectors
• D. Line inspectors

Answer: (C)

After stunning and bleeding, the carcass moves along the slaughter line and is checked in real time by on-line inspectors. They are stationed along the moving line to continuously examine the carcass for signs of disease, contamination, or processing faults as it progresses, allowing immediate decisions about whether it can continue through processing or must be diverted. Off-line inspection happens away from the line and post-mortem inspection is typically a later assessment, not the ongoing check during processing. This real-time, line-based review is why on-line inspectors fit the scenario best.