Mobile Processing Systems for the Australian Livestock Industry

Australian livestock producers and industry affiliates should recognise the potential benefits of multi species mobile and/or modular abattoirs in the Australian livestock industry. Many regions, particularly those across northern Australia, are challenged by gaining access to local processing facilities. In many instances the closest facility can be over 2,000 kilometres from the farm gate. The lack of options and flexibility of marketing outlets is impeding the potential of rangeland meat products and is leading to direct depressed returns to rural and regional Australia.