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Knife sharpening training DVD

Project start date: 15 May 2012
Project end date: 19 November 2012
Publication date: 01 November 2012
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Sheep, Goat, Lamb, Grassfed cattle, Grainfed cattle
Relevant regions: National
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Summary

​In this instructional video, Sam the Slaughterman demonstrates his knife sharpening technique and some secrets on how he gets all of his knives razor sharp with an enduring edge in just a few minutes before he starts work in the morning. The techniques shown will be of benefit to slaughtermen in live export markets slaughtering Australian cattle, goats and sheep and assist compliance with the Export Supply Chain Assurance Scheme.

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Project manager: Sharon Dundon
Primary researcher: Livestock Health Systems Australia