What is the optimal feed withdrawal and catching protocol before transporting broilers to the slaughterhouse?
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The final 24 hours of a broiler cycle require a precise feed withdrawal and catching protocol to minimize carcass contamination and transport mortality. Feed should be withdrawn 8 to 12 hours before slaughter to allow complete gut clearance, which prevents intestinal rupture during automated processing. However, continuous access to clean drinking water must be maintained until catching to prevent dehydration. During catching, reducing shed light intensity and handling birds gently by the shanks rather than the wings is essential to prevent bruising and bone fractures.ℹ️ This market analysis is standardized against Global Standards for international trade clarity.
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Founder & CEO, Poultry Baba | 23+ Years of Avian Industry Experience. Fact-checked by the Poultry Baba Market Intelligence Cell.
