Request
A
Please advise how many animals are slaughtered at the Jersey abattoir per week?
B
What is the breakdown of animals slaughtered ie number of cows, pigs, and sheep?
C
What is the average wait at the abattoir for an animal to be slaughtered?
D
Are all animals slaughtered on the same day?
E
Is the States Vet always on site during slaughtering?
F
How many days a week does the abattoir operate?
Response
A
Approximately 15-50 animals are slaughtered every week. This fluctuates seasonally.
B
The average breakdown of species is set out below:
cattle between 10 - 15
pigs between 10 - 20
sheep between 0 - 15
C
The average wait at the abattoir is set out below:
cattle between 15 Min - 5hrs
pigs between 3hrs - 10hrs
sheep between 3hrs - 7hrs
During this period all animals are provided with water.
D
All animals are slaughtered on the same day.
E
An Official Veterinarian, ie a vet working for or on behalf of the government, is always present during slaughter. Sometimes this will be the States Vet, sometimes another Official Veterinarian.
F
The abattoir operates five days a week to the schedule below.
Thursday - carcass and offal dispatch to customers; deep cleaning of all areas unless maintenance is being undertaken
Friday - records updated and filed; canteen, office, overalls & shower cleaned; deep clean after maintenance complete
