Length of Race Between Lairage and Slaughter Hall

A narrow distance between lairage & slaughter hall is known as race; the length of race should be:

Correct Answer: 10 Meters

The Race is the narrow space (passage) between the lairage and the slaughter hall through which animals move in a single file. Its length should be at least 10 meters.

Lairage & Race — Key Facts

• Lairage: Area intended for providing rest to animals arriving at the abattoir before slaughter. Animals are rested for nearly 24 hours to restore normal physiological condition.
• Arrangement: feeding, watering & ante-mortem inspection all occur in lairage.
• Space per animal in lairage: 2.8 m² for buffalo/cattle; 0.6 m² for small animals.
• Race: Narrow passage, at least 10 meters long, connecting lairage to slaughter hall.

Why the Race Design Matters

• Its narrowness forces animals to move in single file, making control and handling easier.
• Curved designs reduce stress as animals cannot see what lies ahead.