How a Canadian Factory Processes Deer, Donkey Meat and Ships It Around the World
Welcome back to Trending Farm! A Canadian food plant sets new standards by processing over 60,000 deer and donkey carcasses each year, supplying meat to leading distributors around the world. How do they meet the demanding requirements of the international market while maintaining efficiency? Discover the secrets behind their success in our latest documentary now.
The process of uploading and transporting deer to a food factory involves several meticulous steps to ensure the quality and safety of the meat. First, the deer are humanely captured and inspected for health, ensuring compliance with Canadian wildlife regulations. Each animal must meet specific weight and size requirements, typically between 150 to 300 pounds, to qualify for processing. The transport vehicles used are equipped with specialized ventilation and cooling systems to maintain an optimal temperature of 34 39°F, preventing spoilage during the journey. Deer are loaded carefully onto these vehicles in groups, ensuring no more than 20 animals per truck to avoid overcrowding. Once they arrive at the food factory, a thorough inspection is conducted before the deer are moved to the processing line. This careful approach from transport to factory ensures that the meat reaches the production facility in prime condition, ready for processing and global distribution.
Once the venison arrives at the food factory, it moves into a tightly regulated processing system to meet the high food safety standards in place. Each carcass, typically weighing between 180 and 250 pounds, is transferred to a temperature controlled room, kept below 37°F to maintain optimal freshness. At the food factory, experienced workers carefully remove the hide and internal organs, adhering to strict hygiene protocols outlined by the USDA. The venison is then sectioned into specific cuts, with around 60% processed into steaks and roasts, while 40% goes toward ground venison and specialty products. Throughout the process, the food factory maintains rigorous standards to prevent contamination from pathogens like E. coli, ensuring the meat is safe for consumption. The venison is vacuum sealed in packages that are clearly labeled for traceability, and after passing all inspections, it is ready for distribution to markets worldwide.
After the deer are processed, we will learn about the transportation and processing of donkeys in Canada.
The transportation and loading of donkeys begins with strict regulations to ensure animal welfare and food safety. Donkeys, which typically weigh between 400 and 600 pounds, are transported in specially designed trailers that are fully ventilated and temperature controlled, maintaining temperatures between 40°F and 50°F to ensure the comfort and health of the animals. Each trailer is equipped to hold up to 15 donkeys, allowing enough space to avoid overcrowding during transport. Before being loaded, donkeys undergo a brief health check to ensure they meet the criteria for food processing. Loading is done carefully, using ramps designed to have a gentle slope to reduce stress on the animals. Transport vehicles travel to the food plant under monitored conditions, with travel time limited to 12 hours to reduce stress and ensure the donkeys arrive in the best possible condition for processing. This meticulous approach ensures both quality and compliance with Canadian animal transport regulations.
Similar to deer, donkey meat is processed at the food plant following strict guidelines to ensure quality and safety. Although the donkeys are carefully inspected before shipping, they are inspected again before entering the production line. The carcasses are transferred to a temperature controlled environment, kept below 38°F to maintain freshness. Skilled workers then remove the skin and internal organs, processing the meat into specific cuts. About 70% of the donkey meat is used for high demand products like steaks and sausages, while 30% is processed into ground meat or specialty products. The food plant follows strict safety protocols set by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), testing the meat for contaminants like E. coli and salmonella. Each portion is vacuum sealed and labeled for traceability before being approved for export. This careful process ensures that the meat meets domestic and international food safety standards.
In addition to being harvested for meat, donkeys are widely valued for pulling carts and producing milk. Donkeys have been used for centuries to transport goods, especially in rural and agricultural settings, where their strength and endurance allow them to pull loads of up to 500 pounds. In many developing regions, they are still relied upon for everyday tasks, making them an essential part of local economies. Donkey milk, another rapidly growing product, is increasingly sought after for its health benefits. Rich in vitamins A, D, and E, as well as omega 3 fatty acids, donkey milk is prized for its ability to soothe skin conditions and boost the immune system. Global demand for donkey milk products, including cosmetics and dietary supplements, has surged by nearly 40% in recent years due to these health benefits. The increasing consumption of donkey products reflects a broader interest in sustainable and natural alternatives in both health and agriculture.
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