Precautions for the Slaughtering and Transportation of Broiler Chickens
2022-08-05
Managing broilers in the days leading up to their entry into the slaughterhouse is crucial for ensuring that slaughter demands are met and for achieving high standards of broiler welfare. Broiler slaughter The carcasses of broiler chickens achieve the predetermined standards through a combination of breeding, market capture, and slaughtering operations.
For broiler slaughter, try to avoid long-distance transportation and keep the transportation time within... Within 2 hours is reasonable. Broiler slaughter Before long-distance transportation, chickens should be provided with sufficient drinking water, to which minerals, vitamins, and certain preventive medications should be appropriately added. Broiler slaughter Strengthen the management of transportation personnel and vehicles, select personnel with certain professional expertise to carry out transportation tasks, ensure that transportation equipment is in good working order, and perform thorough cleaning and disinfection before and after transportation.
Based on the ambient temperature, select the appropriate time for transportation: For higher temperatures, transport early in the morning or late in the evening, and spray cooling water before transportation. During transit, regularly check the condition of the broilers to prevent overheating, loosening, or crushing. Additionally, implement measures such as spraying and ventilation. For lower temperatures, transport around noon, prepare insulation materials, and cover the sides of the transport vehicle with canvas.
When starting off, transport vehicles should do so slowly; during the journey, maintain a steady speed, avoid honking the horn, and strictly refrain from sudden braking. Before loading for long-distance transportation... Need Conduct sanitary inspections on broiler chickens. Suspend the transport of sick and weak chickens temporarily. During transportation, closely monitor the condition of the flock and take immediate preventive measures. 。
Creating a favorable resting environment and controlling appropriate rest periods, static pre-slaughter housing for broilers refers to a pre-slaughter management practice in which broilers are transported to the slaughterhouse and then allowed to rest freely in a relatively quiet environment to alleviate the stress caused by transportation. Quiet rearing of broilers before slaughter not only enhances their welfare but also improves both the quantity and quality of their meat products.
The duration of the rest period and the environmental conditions of the resting area before broiler slaughter are key factors that influence the pre-slaughter rest process. After medium- and short-distance transportation, it is recommended to provide a rest period. After a long-distance transport lasting 1 to 3 hours, it is recommended to take a short break. In addition, rest periods should be appropriately scheduled according to seasonal factors. For the quiet rearing of broiler chickens, a relatively quiet, well-ventilated, and dry environment is required, along with appropriate temperature control measures and hygienic conditions.
For example, broiler slaughterhouses should be located in quiet areas to reduce dust, employ low-noise ventilation systems, and feature special lighting. ； During the hot season, slaughterhouses should be equipped with ventilation and watering systems to lower the chickens’ body temperature. During the cold season, chickens need insulation to protect them from cold temperatures or frostbite.
In recent decades, genetic selection has greatly enhanced the growth rate and feed conversion efficiency of broiler chickens. However, modern broilers have become increasingly sensitive to various stressors. Improper management practices during the pre-slaughter phase lead to pre-slaughter stress, resulting in a host of problems—including broiler mortality, reduced product yields, increased incidence of substandard products, and a higher prevalence of heterogeneous meat—thus causing significant losses to the broiler industry.
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