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9 CFR §51.25

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The Veterinarian in Charge will accept any of the following documents as proof of destruction:
  1. (a)A postmortem report;
  2. (b)A meat inspection certification of slaughter;
  3. (c)A written statement by a State representative, APHIS representative, or accredited veterinarian attesting to the destruction of the animals;
  4. (d)A written, sworn statement by the owner or caretaker of the animal attesting to the destruction of the animals;
  5. (e)A permit (VS Form 1-27) consigning the animal from a farm or livestock market directly to a slaughter establishment; or
  6. (f)In unique situations where none of the documents listed above are available, other similarly reliable forms of proof of destruction.