Department of Agriculture Announces Special Arrangements for St. Kitts Abattoir Operations During the Busy Period

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 21 October 2024):

 The Department of Agriculture wishes to inform all traders, livestock owners, and the general public of special arrangements in place to ensure the smooth functioning of the abattoir during the busy period leading up to December. These measures are designed to facilitate the increased demand and to ensure efficient operations. 

 During the week of 8th December, the abattoir will exclusively accommodate traders. This will allow for better management of high-volume processing and ensure that traders can carry out their business without disruption. All other livestock owners and persons are strongly advised to make use of the preceding weeks for slaughtering and processing their animals. 

The Abattoir will operate as usual during these weeks to accommodate non-traders, and we encourage early arrangements to avoid delays and inconvenience. The facility will be facilitating a weekly maximum throughput of 110 small ruminants, 100 pigs and 7 cows. Persons wishing to use the Abattoir’s services in the month of November and first week of December, can indicate their desired date and number to the abattoir to secure their spot. 

The Abattoir is guided by the standards of humane slaughter and lairage, and the processing volume and capacity of the abattoir, therefore, the stated numbers would not be exceeded. 

 We appreciate the cooperation of the general public in adhering to these arrangements, which are critical for maintaining an efficient and safe operation during this peak period. 

 For further inquiries or to make prior arrangements, please contact the Department of Agriculture, Abattoir office directly or contact the St. Kitts Abattoir at 869-465-7938.