Guidance
Abattoir Hygiene Guide
Maintaining cleanliness and good hygiene practices in a poultry abattoir are essential to guarantee the safety of the product and the workers involved in the process. Here you will find
02/11/2023
A well-equipped abattoir can produce a wide variety of poultry products, including fresh and frozen whole chickens, ducks, and bird parts such as breasts, thighs, drumsticks, and wings, as well as processed poultry products like sausages, cold-cuts, and marinated meats.
Additionally, some slaughterhouses may also produce by-products such as feathers, blood, feet, gizzards and offal, which can be used in other industries such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and pet food.
The slaughtering, processing, and packaging are generally done at the same facility. Well-trained staff, and advanced equipment are needed to ensure good animal welfare, and high-quality standards.
Poultry products from African slaughterhouses are distributed both locally and exported to various countries around the world.
Overall, the African poultry industry is an important sector that provides a source of food and income for many people while contributing to the local economy.
China (including Hong Kong) is the largest importer of duck feet and chicken feet from around the globe. Chicken feet are also popular snacks in many other countries around the world, including Malaysia, Philippines, Portugal, Eastern Europe and several African countries. In South Africa, chicken feet are known as “walkie talkies” (together with the head, intestine, hearts and giblets). AKA “runaways”, “chicken dust” and “Amanqina”.
Waste poultry products are also a main component for animal fodder and many dog foods and treats.
Maintaining cleanliness and good hygiene practices in a poultry abattoir are essential to guarantee the safety of the product and the workers involved in the process. Here you will find
These humane guidelines for live bird handling in abbatoirs are adapted from AGW (A Greener World) which currently operates in South Africa, UK, USA & Canada. This guidance should be
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