Uses for Animal Hides and Byproducts

Plant Operations

Uses for Animal Hides and Byproducts

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (Auri) and the U.S. Dept. of Ag. conducted a study to explore alternative applications for animal hides and byproducts.

Managing Carcass Cooling

Plant Operations

Managing Carcass Cooling

Use this basic outline to guide your facility and staff through a thorough carcass cooler organization and management plan.

Building a Successful Staff

Plant Operations

Building a Successful Staff

The accompanying PDF outlines the basic guidance you’ll need to set requirements, train staff and ensure the consistent performance your business needs to be successful.

Hot Box Carcass Cooler Guide

Plant Operations

Hot Box Carcass Cooler Guide

This guide offers some key considerations to determine size, materials and cooling capacity for a carcass cooler.

Thawing Meat for Processing

Plant Operations

Thawing Meat for Processing

An excellent reference for several safe thawing approaches, and the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

Beef Yields and Storage Needs

Customer Resources

Beef Yields and Storage Needs

This simple chart takes you from starting live weight to carcass hanging weight to your final meat yield in pounds and the cubic feet of freezer storage you’ll need.