As part of the ongoing momentum in the Province of Berkane in recent years, efforts continue to converge towards an innovative and integrated economic model. In this regard, modern slaughterhouses were inaugurated on Monday, April 10, within Hayat Berkane, the Local Development Company managing the slaughterhouse.
The inauguration was attended by a panel of stakeholders and partners who contributed to the implementation of these slaughterhouses: Mr. Mohammed SADIKI, Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries, Mr. Mohamed Ali HABOUHA, Governor of the Province of Berkane, Mr. Mohamed JELLOUL, President of the Provincial Council, Mr. Mohamed Ibrahimi, President of the Municipality of Berkane, as well as political decision-makers and civil society actors. Additionally, the Regional Directorate of ONSSA (National Office of Food Safety) was present, having supported the project leaders throughout its process.
The modern slaughterhouses are a favorable response to the needs expressed by farmers and consumers for years. They are equipped with the latest technological trends, based on digital applications developed by the Local Development Company Majal Berkane for Innovation and Territorial Intelligence, aiming to streamline the exploitation process of cattle and sheep, and to improve the quality of products and services offered to citizens.
"Hayat Berkane," the project that received accolades, has also been granted "Sanitary Approval of Food Establishments and Companies" by ONSSA, as it meets international standards regarding quality, hygiene, environment, and quality, as mentioned by Mr. Mohammed JELLOUL, President of the Provincial Council.
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The slaughterhouse's production capacity reaches 300 sheep and 35 cows per hour, with cooling capacity for up to 1500 sheep and 250 cows. It relies on a digital system that allows for the identification and tracking of livestock from the barn to the slaughterhouse, as stated by Mr. Omar BOUAYAD, Director of SDL Hayat Berkane.
The new slaughterhouse has a fleet of equipped trucks for the transportation of meat and hides. It also features stables, a hall equipped for slaughter and dressing, a synchronized automatic packaging line, a cooling and freezing chamber, among other facilities.
