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Reducing pathogenic bacteria from animals during the harvesting process

Anthony W. Kotula Ph.D. Kathryn L. Kotula Ph.D. H. Russell Cross Ph.D.

September 24, 2021

In 1987, the Meat Science Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, prepared an Israel — United States Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation funding request to reduce the presence of pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella on poultry and to more readily remove feathers during processing.

Strengthening local processing

Sam Gazdziak

May 20, 2021

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The COVID pandemic showed weaknesses in the meat supply chain, and new legislation seeks to address them.

Processing Tech

De-stressing slaughter

Low-stress handling is key to humane slaughter and stunning practices.

Megan Pellegrini

January 8, 2020

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Although Dr. Temple Grandin wrote the book on best animal welfare practices, much can still be learned to make slaughter and stunning practices more humane.

US Animal Slaughtering and Processing Production Index Rates-of-Change

Market Snapshot | U.S. Animal Slaughter & Production

U.S. animal slaughter & production market: Pork flies ahead in processing marketplace

Connor Lokar

December 11, 2019

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Average U.S. animal slaughtering and processing production during the 12 months through September was up 1.9 percent from one year ago.

U.S. Animal Slaughtering & Production Rates-of-Change 2011-2019

Market Snapshot | U.S. Animal Slaughter & Production

U.S. animal slaughter & production market

Record highs reached, but slower pace persists

Connor Lokar

December 24, 2018

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Slaughtering and processing production has historically had a strong relationship with overall U.S. food production, which has recently transitioned to a slowing growth trend.

Animal Slaughtering and Processing Production Index Data Trend

Market Snapshot

U.S. animal slaughter & production market snapshot

Expectations rise, carry short-term growth

Connor Lokar

December 21, 2017

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U.S. animal slaughtering and processing production is rising. Average production during the 12 months through September was up 4.2 percent compared with the year-ago level

Shutdown of North Carolina poultry slaughterhouse affects small poultry farms throughout Southeast

Industry News

November 3, 2017

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Cool Hand Meats, a Marion, N.C. company that slaughtered animals from the Foothills Pilot Plant facility, shut down last month for a lack of capital.

Animal Slaughtering and Processing and Production Index rate-of-change

ITR Economic Market Snapshot

U.S. animal slaughter, production growth slowing; downtrend may persist

Connor Lokar

December 14, 2016

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Average U.S. Animal Slaughtering and Processing Production during the 12 months through September was up 1.9 percent; however, the pace of growth has slowed since January.

Processing Tech

High-tech answers to slaughtering challenges

Slaughterhouses leverage newer technologies to become more productive and effective and to enhance animal welfare.

Richard Mitchell

January 7, 2015

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Slaughterhouse operations are evolving. Propelled by advancements in technology and methodologies, plants are producing higher quality proteins with a greater emphasis on food safety and the humane treatment of animals.

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