Abattoir Facility Operations in the US Virgin Islands An Overview

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1 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

2 Mission Statement To develop and promote an economically viable and sustainable agricultural industry while protecting consumers and the environment

3 Geography and Climate of the US Virgin Islands Located approx 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

4 Agriculture in the USVI

5 The Senepol Breed of Cattle

6 St. Thomas Harbor

7 Structure of Department St. Croix District (Main Office) St. Thomas St. John District

8 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

9 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.

10 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

11 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

12 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

13 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

14 St. Thomas Abattoir Facility

15 Holding Pens

16 Knock Out Station Using Hog Stunner

17 Control Panel for Hog Stunner

18 Bleeding Station

19 Scalding Tank (Hot Water Treatment)

20 De-hairing Machine

21 Removal From De-hairing Machine

22 Hair Removal Final Stage

23 Hoof Removal

24 USDA Inspector Don Dielbert

25 Removal of Ear Drum, Eye Lids and Mouth Parts

26 De-gutting Station

27 Inspection of Entrails and Organs

28 Inspection of Entrails and Organs

29 Final Wash Station

30 Weighing Station

31 Stamp of Approval

32 Preparation of Carcass in Quarters

33 Ready for Market

34 Packaging and Storage

35 Floor Freezer and Back Up Power Generator

36 Denaturing of Inedible Portions

37 Hot Water Wash Station

38 Overhead Saw and Cart for Cattle Operations

39 Hanging Rack Chemical Storage Room

40 The Band Saw for Preparing Specialty Cuts

41 Serving our Farmers While protecting Consumers

42 Cost of Operation vs. Public Benefit Cost of operation far exceeds revenues generated Subsidized Service (Incentive) Protecting the health of consumers

43 Reducing Operational Costs Frequency of slaughter operations Overhead Costs - water - electricity

44 Educational Tours

45 Open House/Farmers Market Events at Abattoir Facility

46 National Farmers Market Week National Agriculture Week Sale of Farm Products Public Health Screenings

47

48 Virgin Fresh Grow Local, Buy Local Campaign

49 TINIAN TASTY AND FRESH CNMI Quality

50 Thank you from the US Virgin Islands!!

51

52 Tinian Fresh CNMI Quality

53

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55 Usage and Demand by Farmers (St. Thomas St. John District) carcasses/yr. Swine Goat/sheep cattle

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57 Electrical Generator as a Back Up Power Supply

58 Overview of Agriculture in the USVI Number of Producers Types of Crops/Livestock Photos of Senepol, crops, etc.

59 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

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