Slaughtering

[CowgirlArch]

So, I am designing a small slaughterhouse and am having a heck of a time finding information on
how long a steer/bull/cow is when it is hanging from the bleed rail and dressing rail. We are trying to set our rails at the correct height before the legs come off, after the legs come off, and after the head is removed. We need to to design it for bulls up to 2,000 lbs. Does anyone have any clue how long a bull is when hanging from a meat rail at these three stages?

1. Fully intact in bleed rail
2. On Dressing rail with hocks cut
3. On Dressing rail with head removed

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

 

[RiverHills]

Could you go to a local slaughter house?
Sorry I couldn't help!!

 

[Alan]

I don't know if this will help but here is a link to some pics I took of our Mobile slaughtering service processing our steer in 2009. These guys are close to 6' tall or slightly taller, the last few pics will give you a good idea since they are hands on the carcass, up close. Steer was about 1000lbs dressed I think, I didn't re read the old post.

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