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

FRESH MEAT DISPATCH AREA AND RESIDENTIAL QUARTERS

Fresh meat dispatch area

• The fresh meat dispatch area must be sited away from the dirty area and access to it restricted to vehicles associated with meat and offal for human consumption.
• The floor level of the loading bay should be at vehicle floor height and the whole area should be roofed so that personnel can work in inclement weather conditions.
• A system whereby the meat plant rails coordinate with those of the meat transport vehicles is of great value in efficiency and hygienically loading meat for delivery.
• There must be protection against pests of various kinds as well as stops to prevent damage to plant walls.
• This is best achieved by a docking system whereby there is no air movement from outside the premises into dispatch area or vehicle.
• If quartering of carcasses or any other butchering takes place in this area, it should be refrigerated to 12°C.

Residential quarters

• Provision must be made for the Superintendent of the abattoir, a mechanic and watchman to reside within the area to be of ready assistance during emergencies.