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deepinthewoods

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Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #15 on: November 06, 2012, 08:17:33 pm »
i read that bit too, so am a bit confused. there must be a way around it, it seems quite common down here, since i saw this being done ive asked at my feedstore and some other people and  i have the link to the busuiness that does it, including a statement that says hes a member of the humane society. i will pm you the link, and would be interested in opinion, i will call him tomorrow to get some clarification.
 
in fact its easier to just google 'mobile slaughterman cornwall'.

deepinthewoods

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Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #16 on: November 06, 2012, 08:22:40 pm »
ok, i misread the process, here is what he does.
 
' From a simple telephone call a visit is arranged, and in the case of injured animals this is normally within a matter of hours.

The animal is slaughtered, and prepared for hanging, a large chiller can be supplied for this purpose in the case of warm weather.

Up to 14 days later the hung carcase is cut up to joints ready for the freezer, all waste products are cleared from the area and disposed of according to legislation, and hides are prepared for curing/tanning at a local tannery''




so the carcass is hung and processed on Your  property, that makes sense now, as

moony

  • Joined Aug 2012
  • Dent
Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #17 on: November 06, 2012, 08:31:40 pm »
I have looked at his site and I still believe that to be illegal. That is point 16 on the link you gave.

I think it is a brilliant much needed service, there is certainly a market for it, and I certainly think there should be some form of this allowed but due to the scope for abuse and restrictions in inspections and regulations it isnt as far as I am aware.

deepinthewoods

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Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #18 on: November 06, 2012, 08:40:48 pm »
if its illegal, its most ridiculously blatant, he has a signwritten van, a website, and a regular client base, why hasnt he been shut down?
 
i will now phone him tomorrow and ask some pertinent questions.  im sure hes been asked them all before.

Bumblebear

  • Joined Jun 2012
  • Norfolk
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Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #19 on: November 06, 2012, 09:37:52 pm »
Maybe it's to do with the fact that he lends a chiller?  Then he isn't actually suppling anything, it's no different to you killing at home and butchering...kind of...it doesnt leave the premises.

deepinthewoods

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Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #20 on: November 06, 2012, 09:40:44 pm »
thats where i think it works too.
 
i have just spoken to him, and i hadnt realised it was late, 'could i call back in office hours' sort of thing. ;D
 
i shall update tomorrow.

freethyme

  • Joined Mar 2011
  • Solihull
Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #21 on: November 07, 2012, 07:52:25 pm »
Evening
Wow - loads of information from you all - thanks.
Looks as if I will have to keep taking by lambs and pigs to abattoir/butchers.  Lucky for me they are within 20 miles and they do a great job.
It just seems a shame that a qualified slaughterman cant come to the small holding and do the job in a professional way reducing the stress on the animal.
I would do the job myself, but as I am not trained or experienced in the kill and cut process I would not be confident in doing so. May be the answer is for me to get trained in these skills. Next task then is to research where to get the training.
Thanks for all your help.
 

farmersownconsumptionltd

  • Joined Nov 2012
Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #22 on: November 18, 2012, 01:43:59 pm »
hi,, I'm just setting up as a mobile (own consumption)slaughter-man,
in conjunction with B & S Pointon butchers waste collectors
I'd be happy to help with your own consumption needs...


deepinthewoods

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Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #23 on: November 18, 2012, 02:20:05 pm »
aha!
 
please could you explain what i obviously have failed to, thanks!

farmersownconsumptionltd

  • Joined Nov 2012
Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #24 on: November 18, 2012, 03:05:20 pm »
the laws pretty simple,,
a farmer/smallholder can kill/bleed/skin & cut a animal
he owns on his own property for his & family's own
consumption ,,
the problems start with the disposal of the waste is
offal & bone,according to defra laws, I'm lucky that
my mate operates a by-products business collecting
this waste, so sort of a mutual partnership for me, him &
the farmer/small holder concerned
I want to specialise in injured cattle own consumption
at the moment,, laws have just changed and there will be
no such thing as a slaughtermans license, moreover
a certificate of competence ,, which I take in January
but can do injured animals now under animal welfare law

deepinthewoods

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Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #25 on: November 18, 2012, 03:13:33 pm »
so is it possible to have a mobile slaughterman come to your holding, kill, hang and cut on your premises, with him disposing of the waste?

farmersownconsumptionltd

  • Joined Nov 2012
Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #26 on: November 18, 2012, 03:26:06 pm »
yes,, as long as the meat is used for the owners
and as long as the waste(offal/bone) is disposed of
legally, and the animals two tag ref numbers are
taken , farm number & animal number and the
authorities informed that the animal has been disposed.
off

deepinthewoods

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Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #27 on: November 18, 2012, 03:29:46 pm »
thank you. :thumbsup:
 
 
 ;D
 
 

farmersownconsumptionltd

  • Joined Nov 2012
Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #28 on: November 18, 2012, 03:52:00 pm »
I live in Nuneaton, 15-20 mjns from Birmingham
airport,, so any of you get an injured cow , bull , lamb
sheep or pig and don't wanna scrap the animal
just let me know and we'll sort something out
you will need to winch it using farm equipment
if its a cow or bull, my Landrover can only lift so
much
or just want one doin anyway

Haylo-peapod

  • Joined Mar 2012
Re: Mobile slaughterman
« Reply #29 on: November 18, 2012, 05:12:40 pm »
What area do you cover and do you provide a chiller unit?
 
Basically, what does the farmer/smallholder need to supply/do other than provide a suitably tagged animal...and payment of course.
 
Also, do you have a website yet?

 

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