The aim behind humane methods of slaughter in processing plants is to ensure the welfare of any animal subject to pre-slaughter stunning by means of diminishing stress levels and eliminating any pain felt during slaughter.
In this video Q&A, Butterball Vice President of Corporate Engineering Steve Valesko discusses the challenges of redesigning the 20-year-old Raeford plant specifically looking at making sure the facility is up-to-date on Butterball’s food safety standards.
In this video Q&A, Butterball COO Joe Nalley details why the company chose the Raeford plant as the newest purchase, including strong community support and room to grow.