AR-News: (Botswana) Re-open abattoir not for profit - PHK

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“This is also a way for government to reduce its spending,” Kedikilwe said. 
He said the re-opening of the abattoir could reduce government spending on 
programmes such as namola leuba (drought relief), and destitution would be 
reduced. 
He added that other abattoirs such as the Francistown abattoir are too far, 
for cattle farmers in the northwest region, adding that these farmers cannot 
reach it. 
He said even those who are able to sell their livestock at other abattoirs, 
end up not getting enough money due to the condition of the cattle when they 
reach the abattoir as a result of the long journey. 
He suggested that consideration for diversifying animals slaughtered at the 
abattoir to include wild animals, and donkeys was necessary, so the abattoir is 
not left idle. 



full story:

http://www.mmegi.bw/2004/March/Friday12/815322830166.html 
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