Butchering – Slaughtering – Anesthetizing or gassing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2008-11-11
Price, Thomas (Department: 3643)
Butchering
Slaughtering
Anesthetizing or gassing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07448943
ABSTRACT:
A system for stunning poultry located in cages in which the system utilizing an automated control system and a series of stunning apparatuses for progressively increasing exposure of the poultry to a subduing gas. The system is adjustable to allow for varying concentrations of the subduing gas, as well as adjusting the time for which the poultry is exposed to the subduing gas. In addition, the conveyor system includes methods for maintaining the poultry in a calm state prior to dispatch.
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Coolbaugh David Allen
Rutledge Kenneth
Skinner John Gregory
Woodford Richard
Dakota Turkey Growers, LLC
Faucett III Homer W.
Ice Miller LLP
Price Thomas
Schnurr Richard A.
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