PAES 410:2000

In the functional requirements of livestock unloading area the maneuvering area for vehicles shall be clear of _____________ roads and shall enable livestock truck to reverse straight back to the unloading ramp.

"through traffic"

In the functional requirements of unloading ramps shall have a level surface at the truck tray height ____________________ from the truck before sloping down the ground level.

(approximately 1.5 m), with a distance of 2-3 m

In the functional requirements for cattle pens, G.I. pipes _________________ should be used. It should be set ___________ apart on a concrete or galvanized steel post. The diameter of the steel post shall be within _______________. The minimum height of the pen shall be ___________

50 mm in diameter, 400 mm, 100 - 115 mm, 1.5 m

In the functional requirements of unloading ramp if steps are used, the distance between steps should be approximately ___________________________ for cattle while for swine, it should be approximately 300 mm with a rise of not more than 90 mm. Refer to Annex C for concrete step detail.

600 mm with a rise of not more than 150 mm,

In the functional requirements of unloading ramp if permanent ramp is used, catwalk should be provided. All catwalks that are _____________ shall be provided with handrail. Detail of a typical permanent ramp is shown in Annex B.

610 mm off the ground , 1.07 m high

In the functional requirements of livestock unloading area the ___________________ shall be provided for vehicles bringing animals to the slaughterhouse.

access, turning circles and parking

In the functional requirements of pens should be sufficient for at least the ________ to be slaughtered for _________. There should be separate pens for swine and large animals.

number of animals, one day

In the functional requirements of unloading ramps should be either a ____________________ for each level of multi-tired vehicle or an ___________________ that can be aligned with all levels of the vehicle.

permanent ramp, adjustable ramp

tie-up type

pugnacious animals are tied within the pen while awaiting to be slaughtered

large animals

refers to catlle and carabao

small animals

refers to sheep, goat, and deer

In the functional requirements of unloading ramps shall be at a similar height to the ________________ of the transport vehicle from which the animals are to be unloaded. Its width shall be as wide as the exit gate of the transport vehicle.

floor of the deck

In the functional requirements of unloading ramp the sides of any ramp shall be ________ enough and the landing area at the unloading dock shall be _______. Ramps and steps shall be made of _______________.

high, level, non-slip material

In the functional requirements of livestock unloading area there shall be provision for ______________ of vehicles.

washing and disinfecting

In the functional requirements for hog pens, G.I. pipes _____________ should be used. The spacing between pipes should be ____________ and the height shall be at least ________.

50 mm in diameter, 150 mm apart, 1 m.

Space requirement for small animals

0.56 m2 per animal should be provided.

.In the functional requirements of unloading ramp if the slope of the ramp shall not be greater than ____________ from the horizontal

25 degrees

In the functional requirements of unloading ramp if steps are used, the distance between steps should be approximately 600 mm with a rise of not more than 150 mm, for cattle while for swine, it should be approximately ______________________. Refer to Annex C for concrete step detail.

300 mm with a rise of not more than 90 mm

loose type

animals are free to move in a pen while awaiting to be slaughtered

slaughterhouse

any building or place used for killing of animals where the flesh is intended for human consumption

lairage

any premise or yard used for the confinement of animals awaiting to be slaughtered which include unloading ramp, pens and detention pens

In the functional requirements of livestock unloading area shall be provision for impervious and properly ________ unloading area

drained

In the functional requirements of pens type of pens should be either _______________. If elongated pen is used, it should be set at an angle of ________________ with the pathway.

elongated or typical, 60 degrees

In the functional requirements of livestock unloading area the truck area shall be ____________________________ slightly towards the ramp.

leveled, surfaced, and sloped

detention pen

separate compartment in the lairage used to confine sick or suspected animals PAES 410:2000

In the functional requirements of pens there shall be provision for _________________ or for animals requiring further observation. For each class of animals, separate pen shall be provided.

separate pen for suspected

Lairage

shall be constructed at least 10 m away from the slaughterhouse

Lairage

shall be positioned in the downwind and downhill of the slaughterhouse

Space requirement for large animals

the space requirement for loose type should be 2.23 m2 per animal and 3.30 m2 animal for tie-up type.

Space requirement for swine

the space requirement should be 0.7 m2 per animal (if the weight is more than 100 kg) and 0.6 m2 per animal (if the weight is less than 100kg).