Abattoir reopens for animals this weekend

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 15, 2020 (ZIZ News): The Department of Agriculture has informed that the Abattoir will reopen to receive animals, on Sundays only, starting this Sunday May 17, 2020.

The scheduled time of operation will be from 8 am to twelve noon.

However, the Dept has advised that no one will be allowed to show up at the Abattoir with animals for slaughter without prior permission.

Livestock farmers and Traders interested in the services of the Abattoir must call the Abattoir at 465-7938, between the hours of 8:30 am and 1:00 pm to give details of the number and species of animals they wish to have slaughtered.

However, based on the advice of the Ministry of Health only a limited number of animals can be slaughtered at any one time.

Only persons who call and receive permission from the Abattoir will be granted permission by Police to be on the road and allowed to leave their animals at the Abattoir.

Farmers and traders are asked to be guided accordingly.