How To Start An Abattoir In South Africa

An abattoir is a place where animals are butchered.

Find below is  How To Start An Abattoir In South Africa

Plan your building layout for your Abattoir.

Plan how you are going to get rid of carcasses and spills.

Visit the Department of Agriculture on a provincial level.

Contact the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries.

Changing Room, Health and Safety.

How much does it cost to start an abattoir in South Africa?

The capital requirement for an abattoir with the capacity to slaughter 10 units is estimated at R4 743 000 excluding VAT.

Adding a poultry slaughtering facility at the same premises, but not in the same building, will increase the capital cost to R5 793 600.00.

How many abattoirs are in South Africa?

431 abattoirs

South Africa has approximately 431 abattoirs slaughtering cattle, pigs, and sheep on an annual basis.

How many cows are slaughtered in South Africa daily?

800 cattle

The abattoir has the capacity to slaughter up to 800 cattle a day, and generally operates from Monday to Friday.

According to Van Reenen, Beefmaster’s annual production represents just under 10% of the South African beef industry output.