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Post by htownhunter on Apr 4, 2019 7:42:34 GMT -5
I loaded up one of my cows a couple weeks ago and it took me almost 3hrs with 3 people. Started to consider just shooting it then loading it up. I don't think my butcher would have minded,except for getting it unloaded. As I understand it...if a locker is USDA approved the rules say that the cow has to be standing when it gets there to ensure it's healthy and fit for human consumption. Not saying you couldn't work something out with a friend or the like... What you do privately and for beef not for sale to the public is all up to you. I know lots of folks who process deer without any real "regulations" and you simply rely on them doing things the "right" way. I just also know there is a significant difference between a couple hundred pound deer and a 1,000 pound beef! I think if you have that USDA paperwork...your mindset will be a little different. It was more of a thought than a thing I was going to do. My butcher uses 22mags to start the process. Just a small town butcher that does really good work.
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