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The basic equipment for at-home meat processing

Slaughtering livestock and breaking up carcasses at home require an array of specialized equipment, from knives and saws to scabbards and protective gloves. Here's a look at the basic equipment.

Nathan Parker | Jul 2020 | Article

Home Slaughtering and Processing of Beef

This University of Missouri website contains information on home slaughter of beef cattle.

Maurice A. Alexander, William C. Stringer, Harold B. Hedrick | Jun 2020 | Online resource

Selecting meat animals for slaughter

A few guidelines are worth observing in selecting livestock for slaughter. These deal with the health condition and the physical quality characteristics of the animal, two important factors in the production of wholesome, good quality meat.

FAO | Jun 2020 | Online resource

Small scale meat farming: growing, finishing, processing

This collection contains publications and information on selecting, purchasing, and preparing a meat animal for home slaughter. It includes resources for beef, goat meat, lamb, pork, poultry, and rabbit.

Juliana Ranches, Nathan Parker, Shelby Filley | May 2020 | Collection

Temple Grandin Website

Information on animal handling, transportation, humane slaughter and more.

Shelby Filley | May 2020 | Online resource