This guide follows the main stages of a pig line. The final process sequence must be reviewed for the animals, products, site and local veterinary requirements.
01 / Lairage and entry
Confirm the incoming transfer, operator access, cleaning route and outgoing connection for this stage. Ask the project team to identify inspection points and separation of people, animals, carcasses and by-products.
02 / Stunning and bleeding
Confirm the incoming transfer, operator access, cleaning route and outgoing connection for this stage. Ask the project team to identify inspection points and separation of people, animals, carcasses and by-products.
03 / Scalding and dehairing
Confirm the incoming transfer, operator access, cleaning route and outgoing connection for this stage. Ask the project team to identify inspection points and separation of people, animals, carcasses and by-products.
04 / Dressing and inspection
Confirm the incoming transfer, operator access, cleaning route and outgoing connection for this stage. Ask the project team to identify inspection points and separation of people, animals, carcasses and by-products.
05 / Rail transfer
Confirm the incoming transfer, operator access, cleaning route and outgoing connection for this stage. Ask the project team to identify inspection points and separation of people, animals, carcasses and by-products.
06 / Chilling interface
Confirm the incoming transfer, operator access, cleaning route and outgoing connection for this stage. Ask the project team to identify inspection points and separation of people, animals, carcasses and by-products.
Compare equipment groups and prepare the facility checklist before requesting a layout.