The loss of stunning capability and capacity can occur for many different reasons,
both on poultry farms themselves, and across processing plants and other supply chain links.
Every poultry farmer knows that the timely stunning of their birds is essential to business performance and continuity.
It is the only way to ensure that supplier demand is met while minimising the costs associated with caring for livestock on-site for extended periods.
The ability to conduct timely, effective stunning drives the seasonal culling schedule. It enables programmed flock rotations, end of lay disposal, supply chain
continuity, feed availability and protection of healthy birds from infected poultry.
The potential complications from reduced
stunning capacity may include:
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With the implementation of advanced biosecurity measures, our partners are proactively reducing the risk of financial loss, declining animal health and welfare, reputation hits and vulnerabilities in the agricultural supply chain.