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1. Background
As with most progressive countries, infrastructure is lagging behind the growth in population so the traditional methods of supplying food and sustenance to the population is via the wet
markets. There is little to no refrigeration in the traditional wet market so perishable items such as meat protein is sold live or slaughtered nearby. It therefore follows that the beef
processing sector has evolved around the wet market so that the time from slaughter to consumption is minimal and that freshness and wholesomeness can be provided to the
consumer. Over the past 15 years the Indonesian economy has been growing at an average rate of 6
per year. As a result, consumers are looking for new food and eating experiences. This demand has resulted in the importation of beef protein to supplement the domestic supply,
and takes the form of boxed beef or live cattle sourced mainly from Australia. The live cattle are fed in feedlots that are located close to populations so that they can attract labour and
stockfeed. With this growth in beef production and free market approach to abattoir infrastructure, we have seen the development of small local slaughter yards and abattoir
facilities that do not meet acceptable food safety and hygiene standards. The Director General Livestock and Animal Health Services DGLAHS is the national body
with responsibility for meat processing and abattoir standards. The DGLAHS interacts with provincial governments and district officials regarding the abattoir sector. The Indonesian
Ministry of Agriculture, through the DGLAHS, has expressed concern over the inappropriate location of many existing abattoirs, their hygiene standards, and inefficiency due to
inadequate scale. DGLAHS wish to raise the standards of food safety and hygiene and in doing so modernise the beef protein supply chain
The objective of this project was to assist the Indonesian government in its efforts to improve the food hygiene standards and operational efficiency of its many small abattoirs. This is to
be achieved by providing a concept design based on Indonesian and international standards and regulations. This design is suitable to be adapted to the specific needs of any proposed
abattoir site and focus on operational process rather than superficial infrastructure improvements that do nothing to change the status quo.
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2. Project objectives
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