Abstract: A method of concurrently producing a first feed meal having a higher than average mineral content and a second feed meal having a higher than average protein content. The method comprises separating a mixture of finely ground particles of animal feed meal made from animal byproducts into a firt fraction composed of higher density particles and a second fraction composed of lower density particles. The first fraction forms a first meal having higher than average mineral content and the second fraction forms a meal having a higher than average protein content.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for receiving, positioning and clamping a chicken and severing the breast bone of the clamped chicken before releasing it while moving the chicken in a directed path of travel.