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Live Slaughterhouse
Butcher Shop and Livestock Slaughterhouse, Charters Towers.
Servicing North and North-West Queensland farmers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whilst we are incredibly proud to offer this service, please understand we follow strict processes to ensure a quality service in alignment with relevant regulations.
Please read these Frequently Asked Questions regarding Private Livestock Processing.
Pricing
Call Dan for a custom quote.
Collection
Orders must be picked up 12-24 hours after you have been notified, $10 a day holding fee will apply if you don't pick up at the agreed day/time or do not contact us in time.
Legal Requirements
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We need to let you all know that those who are wanting Cattle, Pigs, Sheep/Lamb & Goats processed though us, you MUST provide the required paperwork upon arrival or emailed before you arrive.
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Laws state that all properties that have livestock residing must have a Property Identification Code (PIC Number, $4000 fine if you do not have one) and before the livestock leave the property you must fill out a Waybill/ Movement Record/Pig Pass with all the animals' details & MUST be filled out correct & true.
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Extra Animals that aren’t booked in will not be accepted.
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We will be refusing all livestock without NILS Tags (for Cattle) and paperwork for all other animals.
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Dans Country Meats PIC No. QEDP0105
Animal Welfare
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All animals must be in sound, healthy condition and must be able to walk off your transport.
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Animals that do not pass inspection whether it be crippled, severely injured or too far emaciated/poor will be rejected and must be disposed of on your own account. No exceptions.
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All Stock must be unloaded and in our yards before the daily 5:30pm curfew, the gates get locked every night and there will be no one around or available to let you in or out.
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All Animals must be booked in with Dan or Kym.
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Our Local DPI is there to help you with everything you need to be able to legally transport livestock.
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Animals will not be processed until all boxes are ticked.
Mobile and Emergency Kills
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We DO NOT offer home kills, mobile butchery or emergency kills


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