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

ISOLATION BLOCK

• This is also known as Emergency Slaughter Unit or Miniature Abattoir.
• In large abattoirs isolation block is necessary for detention of suspected animals for observation and if necessary slaughterhouse in structure, with a small lairage up to four cattle, slaughter hall, cooling hall, bacteriological laboratory, incinerator and sterilization rooms.
• This block must be located at a distance from the main buildings and workers should not move from here to the main buildings. It should be situated near to the suspect meat detention room and should be in direct communication with the by-products department.