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abattoir
abattoir [Fr.], building for butchering. The abattoir houses facilities to slaughter animals; dress, cut and inspect meats; and refrigerate, cure, and manufacture byproducts. The largest abattoirs are those of the meatpacking industry. Plant construction, drainage, water supply, disposal of refuse, and all operations are under government regulation. Abattoirs are also called slaughterhouses.
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NSW: Mudgee abattoir faces uncertain future
Sep 05, 2003; 00-00-0000 NSW: Mudgee abattoir faces uncertain future By Rebecca Glenn SYDNEY, Sept 5 AAP - More than 250 employees of an...
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NSW: Bitterness reigns after abattoir closure
Aug 18, 2006; AAP General News (Australia) 08-18-2006 NSW: Bitterness reigns after abattoir closure By Paul Mulvey SYDNEY, Aug 18 AAP - The...
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Fed: Cowra Abattoir placed into liquidation
Sep 11, 2006; AAP General News (Australia) 09-11-2006 Fed: Cowra Abattoir placed into liquidation SYDNEY, Sept 11 AAP - Workers at the Cowra...
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Re-opening of abattoir first step to exports; POWYS: Joint initiative will take light lambs under welfare cull.(News)
Sep 11, 2001; Byline: ROY HANCOCK FARMERS in parts of Powys now have a local abattoir for the first time for several years. The re-opened...
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NSW: Unions want probe on collapsed abattoir deals
Sep 11, 2006; AAP General News (Australia) 09-11-2006 NSW: Unions want probe on collapsed abattoir deals Eds: reissuing to correct keyword...
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