Abstract: A system for stunning poultry located in cages in which the system utilizing an automated control system and a series of stunning apparatuses for progressively increasing exposure of the poultry to a subduing gas. The system is adjustable to allow for varying concentrations of the subduing gas, as well as adjusting the time for which the poultry is exposed to the subduing gas. In addition, the conveyor system includes methods for maintaining the poultry in a calm state prior to dispatch.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 22, 2008
Date of Patent:
May 18, 2010
Assignee:
Dakota Turkey Growers, LLC
Inventors:
Richard Woodford, Kenneth Rutledge, John Gregory Skinner, David Allen Coolbaugh
Abstract: A system for stunning poultry located in cages in which the system utilizing an automated control system and a series of stunning apparatuses for progressively increasing exposure of the poultry to a subduing gas. The system is adjustable to allow for varying concentrations of the subduing gas, as well as adjusting the time for which the poultry is exposed to the subduing gas. In addition, the conveyor system includes methods for maintaining the poultry in a calm state prior to dispatch.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 22, 2008
Publication date:
July 23, 2009
Applicant:
Dakota Turkey Growers, LLC
Inventors:
Richard Woodford, Kenneth Rutledge, John Gregory Skinner, David Allen Coolbaugh
Abstract: A system for stunning poultry located in cages in which the system utilizing an automated control system and a series of stunning apparatuses for progressively increasing exposure of the poultry to a subduing gas. The system is adjustable to allow for varying concentrations of the subduing gas, as well as adjusting the time for which the poultry is exposed to the subduing gas. In addition, the conveyor system includes methods for maintaining the poultry in a calm state prior to dispatch.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 9, 2007
Date of Patent:
November 11, 2008
Assignee:
Dakota Turkey Growers, LLC
Inventors:
Richard Woodford, Kenneth Rutledge, John Gregory Skinner, David Allen Coolbaugh