[Experiences of a veterinary meat inspector. II]

A number of unusual or repeat inspections are described. These inspections took place in relation to investigations for the presence of agents that slow bacterial growth (New Netherlands Kidney Test), condemnation of the animal/carcass for more than one reason, investigations to detect the presence of hormones and beta-antagonists, severe abscesses in the spleen, absence of the entire carcass, special emergency slaughter, deep cuts in the kidney, and botulism. Emphasis is placed on the importance of veterinary meat inspectors being closely involved in the rejection or condemnation of animals for slaughter.