abattoir facility operations in the us virgin islands an ......june 4-7, 2013 tinian, cnmi louis e....
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Abattoir Facility Operations in the US Virgin Islands – An Overview
Tropical Pasture and Livestock Management Conference
June 4-7, 2013 Tinian, CNMI
Louis E. Petersen, Jr. Ph.D.; Commissioner of Agriculture, US Virgin Islands
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Mission Statement
• To develop and promote an economically viable and sustainable agricultural industry while protecting consumers and the environment
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Geography and Climate of the US Virgin Islands
• Located approx. 1000 miles SE of Miami and 40 miles E of Puerto Rico
• Consists of three main islands (St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John)
• Annual Average Rainfall is approx. 40 inches
• Annual Average Temperature is 79 degrees F
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Agriculture in the USVI
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The Senepol Breed of Cattle
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St. Thomas Harbor
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Structure of Department
• St. Croix District (Main Office)
• St. Thomas – St. John District
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State Regulations for Abattoir Operations
• All abattoir facilities must obtain yearly health permits from the state Department of Health
• All employees must obtain yearly health cards
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VI Code Regarding Livestock Slaughter and Public Consumption
• All livestock intended for commercial sale and consumption must be slaughtered at a USDA inspected facility.
• All livestock intended for immediate (personal or family) consumption are not required to be slaughtered at a USDA inspected facility.
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Federal / State Cooperative Agreement
• USDA Food Service Inspection Service provides inspection for USVI Abattoirs
• Service shall be at no cost to USVI, except overtime payments
• USVI will provide office space for inspector
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Federal Regulation --The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
(HACCP) Plan
The HACCP is a plan that identifies, prioritizes, and controls potential hazards in food production and processing by controlling major food risks.
Enforced by the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service
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The Seven Principles of the HACCP Plan
• Conduct hazard analysis
• ID critical control points
• ID critical control limits
• Establish monitoring requirements
• Establish corrective measures
• Establish procedure to ensure HACCP system implementation
• Establish record keeping procedures
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Staffing Requirements
• Director (state requirement)
• Sanitation Manager – Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the facility
• Quality Control Manager – Responsible for inspecting and ensuring the integrity of the final product
• HACCP Coordinator – Responsible for implementation of operational safety and sanitation plan
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St. Thomas Abattoir Facility
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Holding Pens
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Knock Out Station Using Hog Stunner
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Control Panel for Hog Stunner
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Bleeding Station
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Scalding Tank (Hot Water Treatment)
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De-hairing Machine
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Removal From De-hairing Machine
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Hair Removal – Final Stage
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Hoof Removal
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USDA Inspector Don Dielbert
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Removal of Ear Drum, Eye Lids and Mouth Parts
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De-gutting Station
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Inspection of Entrails and Organs
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Inspection of Entrails and Organs
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Final Wash Station
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Weighing Station
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Stamp of Approval
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Preparation of Carcass in Quarters
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Ready for Market
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Packaging and Storage
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Floor Freezer and Back Up Power Generator
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Denaturing of Inedible Portions
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Hot Water Wash Station
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Overhead Saw and Cart for Cattle Operations
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Hanging Rack Chemical Storage Room
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The Band Saw for Preparing Specialty Cuts
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Serving our Farmers While protecting Consumers
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Cost of Operation vs. Public Benefit
• Cost of operation far exceeds revenues generated
• Subsidized Service (Incentive)
• Protecting the health of consumers
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Reducing Operational Costs
• Frequency of slaughter operations
• Overhead Costs
- water
- electricity
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Educational Tours
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Open House/Farmers’ Market Events at Abattoir Facility
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National Farmers’ Market Week National Agriculture Week
Sale of Farm Products Public Health Screenings
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Virgin Fresh Grow Local, Buy Local Campaign
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TINIAN TASTY AND FRESH
CNMI Quality
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Thank you from the US Virgin Islands!!
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Tinian Fresh
CNMI Quality
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Usage and Demand by Farmers (St. Thomas – St. John District)
• 300 – 400 carcasses/yr.
• Swine
• Goat/sheep
• cattle
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Electrical Generator as a Back Up Power Supply
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Overview of Agriculture in the USVI
• Number of Producers
• Types of Crops/Livestock
• Photos of Senepol, crops, etc.
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Abattoir Facility Operations in the US Virgin Islands – An Overview
Tropical Livestock and Pasture Management Conference
June 4-7, 2013 Tinian, CNMI
Louis E. Petersen, Jr. Ph.D.; Commissioner of Agriculture, US Virgin Islands