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Book (stand-alone)Small-scale poultry processing 1992
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No results found.Poultry production is a big business throughout the world. It has become a standard form of cheap protein. It is also a highly competitive industry and feed suppliers, producers, processors, manufacturers of equipment, etc have all appreciated the economies of scale and gone on to develop bigger and more automated systems of operation than ever before to supply an insatiable market. The production of poultry on a small scale is very important in less developed countries, particularly in places some way from the main commercial and industrial centers. There continues to be a need for small-scale processing facilities. Unfortunately, many manufacturers of small-scale equipment have not survived with the march of time and commercial developments. This book has been written however, to show that it is still possible to establish a small operation with the appropriate equipment and facilities. Slaughter of poultry in suitable surroundings by hygenic methods is essential for the production of wholesome meat, extension of the shelf life of the product, reduction of post-harvest losses, and protection of public health. This book addresses these issues and hopes to persuade the producer of poultry on a small scale that it is worthwhile to establish the proper facilities. -
No Thumbnail AvailableBook (stand-alone)Solar energy in small-scale milk collection and processing 1983
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No results found.In most developing countries nutrition of the human population is a problem of great concern. In many cases it is a problem which is becoming more difficult because populations are increasing for various social and medical reasons. Milk is fundamental in human nutrition. It is the neonatal food of all mammal species and man is fortunate in that the milk of many domesticated animals can be used as an important part of his diet throughout life. Milk is a perishable foodstuff because it is an exc ellent medium for the growth of microorganisms which cause spoilage. This can be countered by various conservation processes, some traditional, and some developed by modern technology. Even at a very modest scale of operations these processes need energy. Energy from conventional sources is becoming increasingly expensive, adding to the difficulty of promoting milk collection and processing projects in developing countries. Such countries, however, usually have a wealth of solar energy which is free and inexhaustible. The cost of such energy is that required only for the apparatus necessary to collect and transform it. This book explores the possibilities of applying solar energy to small-scale milk projects. It suggests simple processing technologies which will readily be understood by those who may have social or administrative responsibilities for the well-being of a less affluent population. It also outlines the problems of harnessing solar energy and provides the necessary backg round information for those expert in this field. These problems are such that the schemes suggested must be limited to a maximum of 1 600 litres per day and thus would be applicable primarily to village communities. It is probable that this is the scale where new effort is needed and can be of the greatest benefit to the country concerned. It is hoped that this publication will interest those concerned with promoting milk production, collection and processing schemes in developing countries a nd that the information presented will help in establishing pilot development projects, possibly with external financial and technical assistance. -
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