For swine to be exempt from entry documentation, where must they be going?

Swine are exempt from entry documentation when they are transported to an approved slaughter facility. This exemption is based on regulations aimed at streamlining the movement of livestock for processing while still ensuring that health and safety standards are maintained. Approved slaughter facilities are typically monitored and regulated by health authorities to ensure that animals are handled properly, minimizing the risk of disease transmission and ensuring humane treatment.

In contrast, while veterinary clinics and quarantine facilities serve important roles in animal health and disease management, transporting swine to these locations often requires documentation to verify health status and compliance with disease control regulations. Therefore, the specificity of the approved slaughter facility as a designated location for exempting documentation reflects the structure of regulations surrounding livestock movement in contexts of food production.