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How much dry ice is required to ship meat via 2-day service? Can gel freezer packs be used to keep meat frozen? The weight of the meat would range from 5 to 20 pounds. Is there a preferred styrofoam container to ship with?

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Shipping fresh (not frozen) meat or meat products is never recommended, unless the products are shelf stable (e.g., canned ham, beef jerky). GEL FREEZER PACKS vs. DRY ICE: Regular ice (from water) is not recommended; it can create a lot of water that can leak from your package and does not keep very cold very […]

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Poultry Processing Regulations and Exemptions

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Poultry processing regulations can be confusing, especially for small operations. Here we walk you through the federal law and small-scale exemptions and state-level laws and regulations. Table of Contents Federal Law and Exemptions NMPAN Webinars about the Poultry Processing Exemptions Poultry Processing Regulations by State Other Resources Federal Law and Exemptions The Law The federal

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Who Builds Mobile/Modular Slaughter Units?

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These companies have designed and built MSUs, from bare bones rigs to complete, fully-equipped systems. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement. www.mobileslaughter.com Mobile slaughter unit pioneer and NMPAN Advisory Board member Bruce Dunlop shares photos, specifications, and equipment needs for mobile units. Friesla Friesla, located in Everson, Washington, builds both modular and mobile

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Marketing Meats

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Local Meat Buying Guide  This easy to use, consumer-oriented guide explains buying pork and beef as whole animals (or portions thereof). The guide explains marketing terms, storage and handling recommendations, types of meat inspection, meat weights (live vs. carcass vs. retail cuts), and common retail pork and beef cuts with color photos. “The Butcher Stole

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USDA-FSIS Draft Compliance Guide for Mobile Slaughter Units

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Overview Note: This webinar video is no longer available, but the other resources and materials are all listed below. On May 24, 2010 USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a draft “Mobile Slaughter Unit Compliance Guide.” The guide was written for owners and managers of a new or existing red meat or poultry MSU

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