Guidelines for the harvesting of game for meat export 2010
Date
2010
Authors
Van Schalkwyk, D. L.
Hoffman, L. C.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
AgriPublishers
Abstract
The wildlife industry in Namibia has shown tremendous growth over the past decades and
is currently the only extensive animal production system that is expanding. Tourism, live
sales and trophy hunting can, however, not alone sustain further growth. Harvesting wildlife
for the purpose of meat production is a viable option since there is a worldwide demand
for healthy and high-quality meat proteins. The need to hygienically harvest game
spearheaded the writing of this guideline booklet for Namibian game harvesting teams.
This booklet does however not replace any Act or Regulation with regard to the harvesting
of game for meat export.
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Keywords
Namibian game meat indsutry, Veterinary, wildlife and food acts/regulations, Sustainable harvesting of game, On-farm inspections, Field abattoirs, Shooting game, Exsanguination of game, Transport of carcasses
Citation
Van Schalkwyk, DL & Hoffman, LC 2010, 'Guidelines for the Harvesting of Game for Meat Export 2010', Namibia: AgriPublishers