Facility
Our lamb processing site is a state-of-the-art facilty that is completely stainless-steel and can harvest up to 1,800 lambs in a single day.
Temple Grandin Design
Our lamb processing site was designed by Temple Grandin to ensure a stress-free and efficient environment and features a state-of-the-art facility that is completely stainless-steel.
Prioritizing Humane Treatment, Safety and Quality
Located in Brush, Colorado, our custom-designed lamb abattoir was developed for the processing of lamb meat from the initial stages of harvesting to shipping of carcasses. Our facility complies with local, national, and international regulations regarding food safety, hygiene, and animal welfare. The facility's design prioritizes the well-being of animals, the safety of workers, and the production of high-quality, safe meat products.
See our SERVICES section for a full list of the services we provide here at Colorado Lamb Processors.
Administrative offices for managing operations, paperwork, and communication. Reception areas for visitors and regulatory personnel
Refrigeration or cooling rooms to maintain the freshness and quality of the meat. Blast chillers for rapid cooling of carcasses.
Changing rooms, restrooms, and other facilities for workers. Training areas for educating employees on safety and processing procedures.
Harvesting lines with equipment such as stunning devices and bleeding areas. Facilities to handle the humane slaughter of lambs.
Laboratories for testing and inspecting meat quality and safety. Compliance with regulatory standards for food safety and hygiene.
Facilities for unloading and receiving live lambs from transport vehicles. Holding pens to temporarily house the animals before processing.
Surveillance systems for monitoring different areas of the facility. Access control measures to ensure restricted areas are only accessible to authorized personnel
Cold storage for holding finished products before distribution. Dry storage for packaging materials, spices, and other non-perishable items.
Adequate water supply and wastewater treatment facilities. Power supply for running machinery and equipment. Emergency services and first aid stations.
Systems for handling and disposing of waste generated during the processing, such as offal and by-products.