An ostrich abattoir geared to the European Union (EU) export market for meat and skins is currently taking shape in Botswana.

Located near the capital, Gaborone, adjacent to the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, the abattoir has been constructed by the Botswanan government at a cost of P14 million ($2.7 million). On completion, it will be leased to the Botswana Ostrich Company with the aim of encouraging local ostrich farmers to export meat and skins to the EU via the airport.

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