Gas Stunning Reduces Rejects in Spent Hen Processing
Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 (Original item from 2007)
Farmed Animals | Factory Farming | Farming Practices
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According to research conducted by the University of Georgia, the use of controlled atmosphere stunning for so-called spent hens (those no longer laying enough eggs to be considered profitable) will decrease the number of rejects and improve hen welfare.
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