Análisis y descripción de las causas que ocasionan las pérdidas de peso en la línea de faenamiento de pollos broiler

Abstract

Thousands of broilers are transported daily from poultry farms to slaughter plants. In this pathway, chickens are exposed to a wide variety of causes that impair animal welfare and cause loss of live weight until death. The objective of this study is to analyze the causes that cause weight loss in the slaughter line of broilers. In conclusion, fasting, catching, transporting, holding, bleeding, chilling, and excess fat should be regularly monitored and reviewed to ensure they remain effective and maintain the benefit of the birds, helping to make a successful transition. from farm to processor, maximizing bird feed. welfare, carcass quality and economic profitability.