ELECTRICAL STUNNING OF CHICKENS

被引:24
作者
KETTLEWELL, PJ
HALLWORTH, RN
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH | 1990年 / 47卷 / 03期
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10.1016/0021-8634(90)80036-T
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S2 [农业工程];
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0828 ;
摘要
This review considers various aspects of electrical stunning of poultry, mainly broilers, with particular reference to electric water bath stunners. Since the welfare of the birds prior to slaughter is of prime importance, areas where this may be compromised are discussed. Factors concerning the quality of stunning, the effects on bleed out and the carcass quality are reviewed. The performance of electrical water bath stunners is discussed and suggestions are made for modifications which may improve the operation of this type of stunner. © 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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