david1976 0 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Can anyone advise me please what the going rate is to have a lamb slaughtered and butchered at the butchers. I have been asked by a neighbouring farmer to do ten lambs for him however am completely unsure what to charge as when I have done this previously I have eccepted lamb carcasses in exchange not money. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 The going rate is £20 - £30 per lamb in total. This price includes vet inspection, MHS grading and disposal of SRM. Be careful though, unless you are a licensed slaughterman working in a registered abattoir, you are not legally allowed to slaughter animals for human consumption. The only exception is that farmers are allowed to slaughter their own animals, for the use of them and their immediate family - which effectively means that no-one else can do it. I do know of at least one prosecution (by trading standards) of a slaughterman who went around farms killing stock for farmers. If you get caught, it'll be a large fine for you and the farmer, and you can wave goodbye to any gun licences you have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Here is a link to some of the regulations: http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/homekillguide09.pdf (for England) http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/publication/homeslaughterlivestockscot.pdf (for Scotland) Hope that helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david1976 0 Posted May 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) Cheers for that. I will give it a good read through to check im legal. I had previously used the following as a reference: butchering lamb link Edited May 17, 2010 by david1976 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Cheers for that. I will give it a good read through to check im legal. I had previously used the following as a reference: butchering lamb link You need to be aware of the title of that document: The Slaughter of Sheep for Private Consumption by the Owner The law (which is an ass) clearly states that only the owner of the stock may slaughter his own stock for consumption by members of his or her household. That means that you may not (legally) slaughter stock on their behalf, even if it is for their own consumption. For the amount of potential hassle involved, I'd refer him to the nearest (small) abattoir that offers a contract killing service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 your right about 1 thing matt...the law is an ass...so fecking ignore it just get the job done properly and say nowt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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