Superior Farms Sheep & Lamb Slaughter Plant, Denver, CO 7/21/11

Upon arrival at 9:30am, investigators saw a “Livestock Transport Fort Collins, CO” truck backed up to the unloading chute.  While watching the handling/unloading, another truck from “BLUE FARMS” pulled in to unload. The sheep, which were loaded on four levels, were unloaded with paddles and handled satisfactory. The plant has an exterior holding pen, which was full.  At 09:53am, a”LAMB” truck pulled in, likely to pick up meat.  The CO Department of Public Health & Environment fined Superior Farms $16,000 for operating without a Stormwater Discharge Permit. The inspection report identified several pollutant sources.

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/enforcement/2008/2008Stormwater/Superior_Farms_Inc-11-12-08-ESA.pdf