Articles Tagged with ''stunning''

Stunning lines in processing plants should be monitored by employees to make sure the animals are being properly stunned

Processing Tech

Effective humane stunning

January 28, 2016

Of the many processes necessary to take a live animal and convert it to meat suitable for the dinner table, the kill step has long been the most controversial.

USSS-1/2 Pneumatic Stunner for Pork & Veal

Industry News

February 2, 2015

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Jarvis Products Corporation is introducing the new Model USSS-1/2 pneumatically operated, high speed captive bolt stunner- especially designed for reliable stunning of pork and veal.

Farm to Plate

Animal welfare, technology and time

Developing animal-welfare assurance programs is a process, but technology can help improve the results.

Kurt D. Vogel PhD

October 6, 2014

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Humane handling and stunning audits have become a normal part of verification activities for quality assurance personnel at most North American slaughter establishments

Marel Stork Poultry Processing debuts Water Bath Stunner PureSine at VIV Europe 2014

Industry News

June 10, 2014

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The new Water Bath Stunner PureSine was one of many innovative solutions that Marel Stork presented at VIV Europe 2014.

Farm to Plate

Look, but don’t touch: indicators of unconsciousness in stunned livestock

When it comes to electrically stunned animals, processors can observe a variety of indicators to determine unconsciousness but should avoid using the corneal reflex.

Kurt D. Vogel PhD

April 8, 2014

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The corneal reflex has been one of the go-to indicators of unconsciousness in stunned livestock for decades.

Farm to Plate

Animal handling: 2013’s teachable moments

A review of enforcement actions from the past year reveals the value of a systematic approach to animal welfare.

Kurt D. Vogel PhD

December 5, 2013

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Fifty-six copies of enforcement letters have been posted to the FSIS Humane Handling Web site in 2013. A review of these letters underscores the importance of a systematic approach to animal welfare and helps identify common issues to resolve.

2013 Processor of the Year: Plant tour

JBS USA: Magic in Marshalltown

The transformation and subsequent growth of JBS USA’s Marshalltown, Iowa, pork facility shows the company correctly assessed the untapped potential of its acquisitions.

Andy Hanacek

June 11, 2013

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A significant part of the belief system throughout JBS S.A., according to Wesley Batista, president and CEO of JBS S.A.’s global operations, is that hard work always makes the difference — that miracles do not occur in the meat and poultry business.

Study: New approach to poultry stunning may improve bird welfare

May 13, 2013

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A study conducted by researchers in Scotland and the Netherlands strongly suggests that a new form of poultry stunning is likely more humane than alternative approaches to rendering birds unconscious prior to slaughter.

Best and Donovan offers pig stunning options for larger pigs

April 8, 2013

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The company has developed a stun wand that has longer tongs to more effectively electrically stun today’s 240-270 pound market pig and even larger boars and sow.

Anglia Autoflow Controlled Atmosphere Stunner reduces stress on birds

July 23, 2012

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The CAS uses controlled, low levels of carbon dioxide until the birds lose consciousness.

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Articles Tagged with ''stunning''

Effective humane stunning

USSS-1/2 Pneumatic Stunner for Pork & Veal

Animal welfare, technology and time

Marel Stork Poultry Processing debuts Water Bath Stunner PureSine at VIV Europe 2014

Look, but don’t touch: indicators of unconsciousness in stunned livestock

Animal handling: 2013’s teachable moments

JBS USA: Magic in Marshalltown

Study: New approach to poultry stunning may improve bird welfare

Best and Donovan offers pig stunning options for larger pigs

Anglia Autoflow Controlled Atmosphere Stunner reduces stress on birds

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