poultry processing

kellyd@ext.missouri.edu
Tue, 19 Nov 96 10:06:18 cdt

In Missouri, there is only one custom poultry processor and they have
not taken on any new clients for many years. Because of this and the
increase in the number of farmers raising chicken and other poultry,
there has been a group of these farmers who have gotten together to
express their concerns about processing of their birds. They are
interested in finding information about a mobile poultry processing
truck.

Is anyone familar with such an operation in their state? If so, what
type of unit is the processing truck? What kind of equipment is
needed? What regulations and restrictions (Dept of Health and others)
apply to this type of operation?

Any help or guidance on this issue would be greatly appreciated.

Debi Kelly, Project Manager
Missouri Alternatives Center
628 Clark Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-1905
kellyd@ext.missouri.edu