Strydenburg, South Africa
Gariep Abattoir based in Strydenburg in the Northern Cape, provides a variety of meat products. Their stance is one of quality and integrity. The abattoir handles both wholesale and retail transactions. Gariep Abattoir is a high throughput facility which is FSA-audited annually. Their current abattoir grading is A, which certifies the supply of fresh meat, carcasses and products to retail chain stores. The slaughter capacity of the abattoir varies around 1300 sheep, 100 cattle, 150 ostriches or 750 small game per day. A meat inspector conducts tests on all carcasses before approval is granted for human consumption. These inspectors operate independently of the abattoir and form part of IMQAS.