Which type of inspection is performed on the head, thoracic and abdominal organs, and the eviscerated carcass after the hide removal?

• A. Post-mortem inspection
• B. Ante-mortem inspection
• C. Audit check
• D. Pre-slaughter inspection

Answer: (A)

Post-mortem inspection is performed after slaughter, during dressing when the hide is removed, to examine the head, thoracic and abdominal organs, and the eviscerated carcass. This stage allows the inspector to look for disease signs, lesions, contamination, or processing problems that can affect safety and suitability for sale. It specifically targets the internal state of the animal after death and evisceration, which is why it’s the correct term for the described scenario. In contrast, ante-mortem inspection happens while the animal is alive to assess fitness for slaughter, and pre-slaughter references activities before slaughter; an audit check is a general quality-control term and not the meat-inspection phase described here.