Apparatus and method for upper and lower beak treatment

Details Apparatus and method for upper and lower beak treatment Apparatus and method for upper and lower beak treatment

2007-06-19

2007-06-19

Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Means for debeaking or dehorning animals

Reexamination Certificate

active

10346981

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for treating the upper and lower beaks of poultry by non-contact heating of the upper and lower beaks of the bird are disclosed. The upper and lower beak treatment may include delivery of energy to the upper and lower beak in amounts sufficient to retard the growth and/or result in erosion of portions of both the upper beak and the lower beak. The energy incident on the lower beak may be reflected from a lower beak energy director (e.g., a reflector) or it may be provided a separate energy source.

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