A spatial analysis of the robustness of the private kill abattoir network in the UK: proof-of-concept study

Purpose This study aims to explore the impacts of long-term trends in closure abattoir businesses UK on robustness network abattoirs which provides private kill services. Design/methodology/approach proof-of-concept uses responses from a farmer and an survey spatial analysis help visualise network. Monte Carlo simulation is used estimate possible further closures Findings In August 2020, 18% area was more than 45 km abattoir, 21% serviced by one, 14% two 47% three or abattoirs. After randomly removing 9 abattoirs, reflect current trend service areas with one providers increased, whilst decreased for each scenario. approach, therefore, can be quantify network's resilience closures. Research limitations/implications The additional information that would needed allow this approach policymakers identify strategically valuable discussed. Originality/value No other national international has attempted