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Time spent by broiler chickens in transit to processing plants.

P D Warriss1, E A Bevis, S N Brown

  • 1Department of Meat Animal Science, University of Bristol, Langford.

The Veterinary Record
|December 22, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study analyzed broiler transport times for 5.3 million birds, revealing average journey times of 2.7 hours and total marketing times of 3.6 hours. Significant variations were observed, with smaller plants showing longer transit durations.

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Area of Science:

  • Animal Science
  • Agricultural Logistics
  • Food Production Systems

Background:

  • Efficient broiler transportation is crucial for animal welfare and product quality.
  • Understanding transit times is essential for optimizing supply chains in the poultry industry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the minimum distance, journey time, and total marketing time for broiler transport.
  • To identify variations in transport times across different processing plants.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 5819 broiler transport journeys involving 19.3 million birds.
  • Estimation of distance, journey time (including unloading), and total marketing time.

Main Results:

  • Average travel distance was 33.5 km, average journey plus unloading time was 2.7 hours, and average total marketing time was 3.6 hours.

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  • Maximum recorded journey plus unloading time was 12.1 hours; maximum total marketing time was 12.8 hours.
  • Significant variation in times was noted between plants, with smaller throughput plants exhibiting longer average times.

    • Conclusions:

    • Broiler transport times exhibit considerable variability, influenced by processing plant throughput.
    • A substantial percentage of birds (94%) were unloaded within 7 hours, indicating general adherence to timeframes, but maximums highlight areas for improvement.