Rails for carcasses
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- Rails (IS: 6628-1972) with suitable hooks of rust proof metal or mild steel for hanging of carcasses and plucks shall be provided.
- The height and length of rails provided for bleeding and dressing are
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Carcass
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Height (mm)
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Length of carcass (mm)
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| Bleeding rail for sheep, goats and pigs
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3
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450
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| Bleeding rail for large animals
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4.5-5
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600
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| Dressing rail for sheep, goats and pigs
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2-2.2
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900
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| Dressing rail for large animals
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3.2
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1800-for legging 2400-for evisceration and processing.
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- Requirements of space per carcass and distance between rails in hanging or chill room
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Carcass
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Space per carcass (mm)
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Distance between rails (mm)
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Height of rails (mm)
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| Sheep and Goats
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300-400
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300-400
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2000-2200
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| Pigs
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| >70kg
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450-600
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450-600
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2000-2200
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| <70kg
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300-400
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300-400
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2000-2200
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| Large animals
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450-600
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800-1000
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3200 for halves 2000-2200 for quarters
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