Systems and methods for conveying, anesthetizing, and killing poultry

摘要

In accordance with example embodiment, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.

主权项

1. A system for euthanizing a plurality of animals, the system comprising:
a supply unit including a plurality of compartments, each compartment having a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment; a first transfer unit including a second moving device; a second transfer unit including a third moving device; and a gas chamber, wherein the first transfer unit is configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device is configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.