Poultry Processing Plant

Abstract

In the last 20 years. the consumption of poultry has increased considerably owing to the speed at which fowl mature and to the small amount of feed required per kilo of meat produced. Depending on climatic conditions. particularly the temperature and the type of technology used. broilers may be raised and processed in small and cheap buildings. For instance. 12.000 broilers can be raised in an area of 1.200 square metres and it is possible to obtain a final weight of 1.5 kg per bird. Thus. one tonne of broiler meat can be produced in an area of 65 to 67 square metres in 45 to 50 days on 2.2 tonnes of animal feed.