Method for the humane slaughter and processing of ratites, inclu

Details Method for the humane slaughter and processing of ratites, inclu Method for the humane slaughter and processing of ratites, inclu

1993-07-01

1995-03-14

Little, Willis

Butchering

Slaughtering

Stunning

452 52, 452125, 452 54, A22B 306

Patent

active

053972635

ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for the humane slaughter and efficient processing of ratites, for example, ostrich and emu, which are generally large, heavy, and hostile animals. The method envisions transporting ratites from station to station in succession within a facility via a rail system in order to process them on a mass scale. Initially, each ratite is rendered unconscious by an electrical discharge. The ratites are then hung in an inverted position on the rail system. The ratites are killed by lacerating the arteries in the neck and also the windpipe. The head of each ratite is removed and useful parts are extracted. Next, the ratites are de-feathered and skinned. The viscera of each ratite is removed. The gizzard, heart, and liver are extracted for further processing. Finally, the edible meat products are removed from each ratite and are processed for human use.

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