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A V Samoylov¹, K Schwean-Lardner², T G Crowe²

¹Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA.

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|October 22, 2023

Summary

On-farm slaughter and transport (FSaT) offers an alternative broiler processing method, potentially improving bird welfare by reducing live handling and transport. This study evaluates FSaT

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Poultry Science
Animal Welfare
Food Processing Technology

Background:

Traditional broiler processing involves live transport, causing stress and potential injury.
Current methods have limitations regarding animal welfare and processing efficiency.
Alternative processing strategies are needed to address these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility and impact of on-farm slaughter and transport (FSaT) for broiler processing.
To assess the effects of FSaT on broiler welfare, meat quality, and processing efficiency.
To determine if FSaT offers a viable and sustainable alternative to conventional methods.

Main Methods:

Implemented a mobile unit for on-farm stunning, slaughter, and shackling of broiler carcasses.
Transported shackled carcasses to a commercial processing plant for further processing.
Evaluated feather picking efficiency, carcass bacteriological load, and meat quality parameters.
Compared FSaT processed carcasses with those from traditional processing methods.

Main Results:

Preliminary results indicate potential for improved bird welfare by minimizing live handling and transport stress.
Evaluations of feather picking, bacterial load, and meat quality provide insights into the effects of delayed processing.
Ancillary benefits may include reduced dead-on-arrivals, improved yield, and potential resource savings.

Conclusions:

On-farm slaughter and transport (FSaT) presents a radical departure from traditional broiler processing.
Further research is required to fully validate the welfare, quality, and economic benefits of FSaT.
FSaT has the potential to significantly enhance animal well-being and processing efficiency in the poultry industry.