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Butchery is an interesting trade. On the surface, from an outsider's perspective, it’s simply a job of chopping meat, when really, it goes much deeper than that. Which is just as well, because, without these many levels of interest, I doubt that I would have found professional satisfaction from the trade. I’ve always been a creative, people-person who enjoyed working with my hands. I spent my childhood building things out of wood in my dad’s garage and always found pleasure in being a distraction in the classroom, entertaining other kids.

I often think back to my Butcher's apprenticeship. At the time, it felt like it was never going end. Four years is a really long time when you are 17...

Many parts of Australia are currently experiencing a very serious drought. As fodder becomes harder for farmers to source and afford, many are being forced to slaughter or sell their herd.