Doubt cast on viability of the proposed King Island abattoir

By Andrew Miller and Murray Arnel
June 13 2018 - 5:00pm
TRANSPORT CONCERNS: Page Transport managing director Geoff Page said 35,000-40,000 head of cattle came off King Island each year, with about 30,000 going for direct processing.
TRANSPORT CONCERNS: Page Transport managing director Geoff Page said 35,000-40,000 head of cattle came off King Island each year, with about 30,000 going for direct processing.

A long-term shortfall in slaughter cattle supplies to Tasmania’s two major abattoirs has cast doubt on the viability of a proposed new King Island works.

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