What are the two categories of disabled livestock according to the 9 CFR?

• A. Ambulatory disabled and Nonambulatory disabled
• B. Ambulatory disabled and Nonambulatory NAD
• C. Acute and Chronic
• D. Sick and Healthy

Answer: (A)

Locomotion status is what the 9 CFR uses to classify disabled livestock. There are two categories: ambulatory disabled animals, which can still walk but are impaired by illness or injury, requiring careful handling to prevent further harm; and nonambulatory disabled animals, which cannot stand or walk (downers) and need special procedures to minimize suffering. This split guides how each animal is handled and their suitability for slaughter: ambulatory disabled animals may be moved and treated as appropriate, while nonambulatory disabled animals typically aren’t fit for human food and require euthanasia or disposal under approved methods. The other terms don’t reflect how the regulation defines disability status.