Excerpt from Improving Methods and Facilities for Cattle Slaughtering Plants in the Southwest
Improved work methods and plant layout can reduce costs for the typical plant slaughtering 100 cattle daily by 50 cents a head or annually. Tnls reduction is based on the typical dressed weight slaughter ratio of 50 percent of the carcasses weighing from 150 to 349 pounds, 40 percent from 350 to 599 pounds, and 10 percent from 600 to 900 pounds. Labor and equipment requirements vary with these weight groups.
The total labor and equipment cost per 100 cattle for performing plant operations with typical work methods is as compared to with improved work methods. The labor cost with typical work methods is the equip ment cost, The labor cost with im proved methods is the equipment cost, All of the reduction in the costs for slaughtering with improved methods and layout occurs in the cost of labor. The equipment costs are slightly higher.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is perfect for owners and managers of small-scale cattle slaughter plants who are looking to improve their facility layouts and work methods to reduce the expense of running their businesses. The author focuses on examining the layout and operations within one-bed plants, and a multitude of time studies were done to establish the most efficient processes. Within the book are proposed changes for various methods used in the slaughtering process, such as dumping, bleeding, flooring, and washing, among others. The author makes a sound case for changing the layout of the slaughter floor and introducing some new types of equipment to facilitate these changes, while also providing information on the labor costs associated with each method. This book is a great resource for slaughter plant owners and managers to help them reduce operating costs and improve the efficiency of their plants. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780365747260_0
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