Slaughterhouse Equipment and Process

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What is the primary purpose of the bleeding rail in a slaughterhouse?

To facilitate the bleeding process (correct)

To scale the animal before processing

To store the carcass after evisceration

To hold the animal during stunning

Why should the slaughterhouse be located at a higher level than its surroundings?

To prevent flooding (correct)

To improve waste disposal

To reduce soil erosion

To enhance visibility

What is the purpose of the scalding tank in the slaughterhouse?

To store equipment

To clean the carcass (correct)

To treat waste

To process hides

Why should the slaughterhouse be located at least 10 meters away from a river, stream, or lake?

To reduce water pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the gambrelling table in the slaughterhouse?

To dress the carcass Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial consideration when selecting a site for a slaughterhouse?

Distance from residential areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the scalding tank in the hog slaughtering process?

To remove hair from the hog Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the offal cleaning area in a slaughterhouse?

To clean the offal Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the stunning area in the hog slaughtering process?

To render the hog unconscious Signup and view all the answers

In a class A slaughterhouse, what is the primary purpose of the meat hanging area?

To hang the meat for further processing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the dispatch podium in a slaughterhouse?

To dispatch the animals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the overhead rail in the cattle slaughtering process?

To move the cattle along the production line Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowable noise limit in dB(A) for a dwelling or noise sensitive place during the daytime?

55 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of embedding expanded metal or wire with a mesh not exceeding 127 mm in the walls and floor at their junctions?

To prevent pest control Signup and view all the answers

According to the typical slaughterhouse layout, what is the purpose of the 'Evaporation pan'?

Water storage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Fly chaser' fans or equivalent devices in the slaughterhouse?

To prevent insects and birds from entering Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference document for waste disposal requirements in the slaughterhouse?

PAES 414:2002 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Detention pen' in the slaughterhouse layout?

Holding live animals Signup and view all the answers