National Abattoir for St. Lucia Coming Soon

Contact: John Emmanuel

Tuesday, March 06, 2001 - Word from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is that it is moving speedily toward establishing a national abattoir on the island. The setting up of the facility is expected to assist in providing greater monitoring and control in the slaughter of animals for consumption, among other things.

Agriculture Minister Hon. Cassius Elias has welcomed the setting up of the abattoir and says it will contribute to better quality in local meat production and ultimately lead to increased local consumption.

"In that project we are hoping to encourage the roadside butchers to improve their meat shops. We are also hoping to provide a training regime where we can train them how to cut the meat into proper portions instead of mutilating the meat and giving consumers so much bone in the process," said Minister Elias.

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