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A feather-trap system for the removal of chicken feathers from laboratory sewage
C W Beard1, J Hammond, A Whittemore
1U.S. Department of Agriculture, Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, Athens, Georgia 30605.
Avian Diseases
|October 1, 1992
Abstract:
A simple feather-trap system is described for use on the drain lines of buildings housing poultry for research or other purposes where floors are frequently washed. The trap uses disposable plastic-mesh bags that can efficiently remove almost all feathers from the water, preventing sewer lines from being blocked by compacted feathers. Critical measurements and operational procedures are described.