It is imperative for ethical reasons to minimise the suffering of animals
The controlled atmosphere stunning system uses a multi-stage, carbon dioxide atmosphere process.
This is often the most reliable slaughter method for ensuring consistency in terms of good welfare and quality.
The carbon dioxide completely stuns and desensitises animals before slaughter, reducing stress.
Virtually eliminates handling of
active birds reducing shackle-line
worker fatigue and improving job
satisfaction.
Allows for improved shackling area lighting and
housekeeping.
Better Product
By eliminating the flapping and
agitated state of birds, there is
less bruising following the
controlled atmosphere stunning
process.
The quality of your product has the potential to improve,
resulting in less trim and product loss.
Significantly improves product quality for your operation. Ability to revert to electrical stunning at any moment.
Many European countries have a regulatory requirement for stunning pigs and poultry before slaughter.
Animal Welfare
Birds remain unconscious until further processing steps, greatly reducing bruising and wing damage.
To ensure the well-being of the animal, it is required that the killing methods are not painful and spare the poultry and pigs from any avoidable pain or stress. This means stunning the animals prior to slaughter.
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