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Getting welfare right at catching time
01-04-2011 It is widely recognised that catching and loading end-of-lay hens can be a stressful time, both for the birds and the farmer. Taking proper measures however, will minimise these harmful...
Reducing downgrading starts with capturing
02-03-2011 Keeping the rate of downgrades in the processing plant at the lowest possible level, greatly determines the benefits of poultry producers. That starts with capturing the birds at the farm....
Perdue cuts costs by laying off 100 chicken catchers
18-02-2011 An estimated 100 Perdue Farms chicken catchers will lose their jobs in March when their positions are eradicated.
New Combi-RT poultry loader from Combilift
09-02-2011 Combilift launched its Combi-RT poultry loader. This new machine was developed with feedback from Keyo Agricultural Services, one of the UK’s largest providers to the poultry processing...
Meyn and Praxair sign agreement on CAS stunning technology
24-11-2010 Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V. and Praxair, Inc. have signed an
agreement regarding the development and marketing of a new Controlled Atmosphere
Stunning (CAS) system for the...
Vets welcome vote for better welfare labelling
21-06-2010 The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the European Parliament vote to improve the labelling of food, including new country of origin labelling and a requirement to label...
Handbook of Poultry Science and Technology
16-06-2010 Together with the Handbook of Poultry Processing: Husbandry, Slaughter, Preservation and Safety, this title provides a comprehensive reference for the poultry industry.
Betagro expands poultry processing
08-06-2010 Betagro is preparing for major expansion, unveiling Bt1.5 bln plan focused on the expansion of its pork and chicken processing plants to tap into growing opportunities in Thailand’s...
Meyn introduces drawer system for live bird handling
24-03-2010 Meyn says it has introduced a live bird handling systems that is easy to use and maintain, is fully automated and efficient, with a limited investment level and excellent hygiene.
Combilift’s new forklift for live poultry handling
29-01-2010 Combilift, involved in customized forklifts, makes its debut with the COMBI-LR at the 2010 International Poultry Show in Atlanta.
Pre-slaughter preparation of broilers - Gaining every gramme of meat
29-06-2009 Margins on broilers are often very small, so it is not without reason that everything must be done to get the birds from the grower to the slaughtering line with minimal losses. After all,...
Can't you get it here any sooner?
01-09-2006 With businesses becoming increasingly more
mobile and global, logistic organisations need to deliver goods
anywhere, anytime. Moreover, increasing personnel and fuel costs, as
well as...
Pre-slaughter management - the first step towards yield and quality!
26-09-2004 Poultry meat yield and quality is in large determined at the grower farm and
during live bird handling prior to slaughter. There are many aspects to look at
and some should not be...
Processing starts in the grower house
11-09-2003 Poultry feed must be discontinued prior to slaughter to reduce potential
carcass contamination. The ideal feed withdrawal program should reduce visible
and microbiological contamination...
Processing technology update
25-04-2003 Poultry processing is an ongoing concern. Techniques to avoid contamination,
streamline handling and increase meat quality are continually being fine-tuned.
Here are the results of a...
Poultry in transit is a cause for concern
08-02-2002 Poultry meat is highly appreciated by consumers all around the globe. This
positive reception can easily turn into a negative one as soon the quality of
the product is neglected or no...
