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Saving water in the processing plant

Many poultry processing operations around the world are often using huge quantities of usually scarcely available water. By taking smart steps, this can be reduced substantially. As a result, this will lead to saving valuable water and less expenses.
By Fabio Nunes, poultry processing consultant, Curitiba, PR, Brazil On April 12, 1961, from the small spaceship Vostok-1 which gravitated at an altitude of 302 km around the globe, Russian... read more »

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Turning the buttons in time for effective processing

A poultry processing plant is an industrial facility. All the stages in the entire process, together determine the effectiveness of slaughtering and the quality of the end product. By critically monitoring and controlling 12 key aspects, quality, safety and yield of the processed birds can be improved significantly. read more >

European processors aim for a sustainable future

European poultry processors gathered together last September in Copenhagen, Denmark for their annual assembly. Their common view was to make clear that poultry production in the EU is meeting the highest possible standards. As a result, EU produced meat is offering added value, AVEC says. read more >

Concrete sealant keeps the floor free from pathogens

Concrete floors in processing plants can be a major source of contamination. Bacteria can easily survive in the pores. Applying a sealant to the floor may significantly decrease the bacteria population. read more >

Focus on food safety and quality at IPE

Traditionally, poultry processing plays an important part at the International Poultry Exposition (IPE) in Atlanta, USA. Also at this year’s edition, which took place in the last week of January, much attention was paid to topics in this field. Several scientific and educational meetings focused on improving quality and food safety. In addition, so did exhibiting companies. read more >

Proper flock management decreases cellulitis - Minimising economical losses – Part 2

Poultry processing plants aim to achieve the highest possible number of high quality carcasses. Colibacillosis however, is a major cause of cellulitis, resulting in major economic losses, as described in the first part of this article in WP volume 26 nr. 09. Decreasing the incidence of this problem, starts with proper flock management. read more >
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