The Choice of Leading Processors
Humane-Aire has become the technology of choice for turkey processors dealing with heavy Toms, as well as broiler processors in the US and Canada. Humane-Aire adds value, requiring less manpower, and lowering CO2 costs, while satisfying retail, wholesale, and restaurant requirements for humanely processed protein. Ask for results; we have them.
Humane-Aire delivers CO2 stunning in an effective manner, producing superior results in slaughter efficiency and product quality. The patented, two-stage Humane-Aire CAS System is designed for operator and animal welfare, while meeting production requirements for the global demand for quality protein. Humane-Aire CAS has proven superior in processing millions of pounds of superior meat annually, with employee turnover at unprecedented low levels.
Now the preferred method of harvesting and processing turkeys, Humane-Aire offers a sustainable production solution at a time when breeding methods are producing larger Toms. It has become increasingly difficult and labor-intensive to shackle 30 to 40 live birds, resulting in near-daily employee turnover in poultry plants across the US. However, a CO2-stunned bird is, by comparison, far less traumatized, resulting in more manageable shackling and fewer reductions.
There have been numerous scientific studies investigating the use of controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) in the meat industry. These studies have looked at a range of issues related to the efficacy and welfare implications of CAS, including:
- Efficacy of stunning: Studies have shown the effectiveness of CAS in rendering animals unconscious and the shorter elapsed time to loss of consciousness and death.
- Animal welfare: The physiological and behavioral responses of animals subjected to CAS indicate less stress and pain.
- Meat quality: Studies have proven CAS meat quality to be more tender, with improved color and pH levels.
- Operator safety: Risks to workers in CAS operations are reduced because of less live bird handling.
Overall, the scientific literature suggests that properly designed and maintained CAS systems are an effective and humane method of stunning animals, with advantages over traditional stunning methods such as electrical stunning.
