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Mechanical harvesting of broilers

M P Lacy1, M Czarick

  • 1Department of Poultry Science, The University of Georgia, Athens 30602-4356, USA. mlacy@uga.cc.uga.edu

Poultry Science
|January 1, 1999
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Mechanical broiler harvesting offers a promising automated solution to manual catching, potentially reducing costs and improving bird welfare. This innovation aims to enhance efficiency and working conditions in poultry production.

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Animal Science
  • Poultry Production

Background:

  • Manual catching and loading of broilers is a labor-intensive process, largely un-automated in modern poultry production.
  • Previous attempts to automate broiler harvesting over the last 30 years have met with limited success.
  • There is a need for efficient and welfare-friendly methods for broiler collection at the end of the grow-out phase.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the potential of newly developed mechanical broiler harvesting systems.
  • To compare the benefits of mechanical harvesting against traditional hand-catching methods.
  • To assess the impact of mechanical harvesting on broiler welfare, including stress and injury levels.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent developments in mechanical broiler harvester prototypes from North American and European manufacturers.

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  • Analysis of potential benefits including cost reduction and improved working conditions.
  • Examination of preliminary data on bird welfare indicators (stress and injury) associated with mechanical harvesting.

    • Main Results:

    • Several prototype mechanical harvesters show promise for automating broiler collection.
    • Mechanical harvesting is anticipated to lower operational costs compared to manual labor.
    • Initial findings suggest mechanical harvesting may reduce stress and injury in broilers.

    Conclusions:

    • Mechanical broiler harvesting presents a viable alternative to manual catching, with potential economic and welfare advantages.
    • Further development and implementation of these technologies could significantly improve poultry production practices.
    • The automation of broiler harvesting is crucial for the future of efficient and humane poultry farming.