LPT 312: Abattoir Practices and Animal Products Technology (1+1)

INEDIBLE AREA, EQUIPMENT WASH AND DIGESTER ROOM

Inedible area

• All materials unfit for human consumption, with the exception of hides and skins, are handled in this area.
• Handling of omasum after separation from cattle paunches is very difficult, since improper handling of these organs may result in unhygienic conditions.

Equipment wash

• A properly designed equipment wash adjacent to work rooms is essential.
• There should be a one-way system through the washroom, to avoid the mixing of clean and dirty equipment, good drainage and most importantly good steam extraction.

Digester room

• The digester apparatus is located in this room 
• This apparatus is utilised for dealing with condemned meat.