Alkaline Hydrolysis As A Precursory Process To Anaerobic Digestion Of Abattoir Condemned Waste
Introduction There has been a lot of talk lately about the effectiveness of anaerobic digestion as a disposal method for abattoir waste streams. The principle of turning abattoir waste streams into electricity, fertilizer and hot water is certainly attractive and provided that disease control can be effectively incorporated into this process, it is difficult to find a more suitable and comprehensive way to dispose of the total waste stream generated by abattoirs on a daily basis. The One Fatal Flaw of Anaerobic Digestion The anaerobic digestion process by itself does not provide adequate...
Read MoreWhat Is Brucellosis?
What is brucellosis? Brucellosis, also known as Malta Fever or Undulant Fever is a disease that may be contracted by humans when exposed to a bacteria of the Brucella spp. Brucella abortus is of particular interest to abattoirs as it could be a transmissable disease present in meat or meat waste. According to the Center for Disease Control, Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria of the genus Brucella. These bacteria are primarily passed among animals, and they cause disease in many different vertebrates. Various Brucella species affect sheep, goats, cattle, deer, elk,...
Read MoreWhat Is Bovine Tuberculosis ?
What Is Bovine Tuberculosis This type of Tuberculosis is often found in South Africa and abattoirs, specifically quarantine abattoirs, may occasionally encounter animals infected with Bovine Tuberculosis. Proper disposal of carcasses and waste material from infected animals is therefore of great importance to ensure safety. Bovine TB belongs to a group of bacteria called Mycobacteriacea. These bacteria are gram positive, aerobic, non-spore forming, non-motile, slightly curved or straight rods. They are able to survive for weeks to months on inanimate objects protected from sunlight. They are...
Read MoreThe development of a safe and effective alternative for the processing of condemned material at abattoirs.
Project Title : Development of a cost effective, pathogen free and environmentally friendly treatment / recycling method for condemned meat products and specific risk material at abattoirs. Introduction Condemned material is continuously produced by abattoirs and can considered to be an environmental and bio-hazardous pollutant unless properly treated. There currently exist numerous ways to dispose of condemned material. Traditional methods include: Rendering plants Incineration Composting Anaerobic fermentation Burying This document will focus on the development and operational...
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