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 food safety standards.
Poultry Industry in Africa
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.
The Chinese are experts in mechanised poultry production and China-based Best Mate Export & Import are ideally placed to supply all the equipment you need to start an abattoir or improve your poultry production process, simply tell us what you need and we’ll get in touch to discuss a personalised quote.
