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Slaughter of deer.

G A Sharman

    The Veterinary Record
    |May 21, 1983
    PubMed
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    Deer farming is growing in the British Isles. New legislation and improved slaughterhouse practices are needed to open retail channels for venison, ensuring humane practices and industry expansion.

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    Area of Science:

    • Agricultural Science
    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Food Science

    Background:

    • Deer farming in the British Isles is an emerging industry with significant growth potential.
    • Current venison retail primarily relies on direct farm sales, often involving primitive, albeit humane, on-farm culling methods.
    • Expansion necessitates integration into mainstream retail channels, requiring legislative and infrastructural support.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the need for legislative changes to facilitate broader market access for British deer farmers.
    • To address the specific requirements for humane and efficient deer slaughter within specialized facilities.
    • To explore the potential for processing deer carcasses for the red meat market.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current deer farming and venison retail practices in the British Isles.

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  • Investigation into specialized slaughterhouse requirements, including lairage and humane delivery systems.
  • Observation of slaughtering techniques, specifically the use of captive bolt pistols in a controlled environment.
  • Analysis of carcass preparation methods for both the game trade and potential red meat markets.

    • Main Results:

    • The existing on-farm culling method, while humane, is considered primitive and unsuitable for industry expansion.
    • Research is ongoing to develop appropriate lairage and stunning facilities for deer slaughterhouses.
    • A captive bolt pistol in a specially designed pen is utilized at the Glensaugh experimental deer farm.
    • Carcasses are currently sold in-skin to the game trade, with potential for processing into boned-out packs for the red meat sector.

    Conclusions:

    • Appropriate legislation is crucial to open normal retail channels for deer farmers, mirroring other livestock industries.
    • Development of specialized slaughterhouse infrastructure is essential for humane and efficient deer processing.
    • Opportunities exist to adapt deer carcasses for the red meat convenience food market, enhancing industry value.