Eduardo Cervantes López

Poultry processing plant biosecurity, cutting COVID risks

Biosecurity should already be an integral part of chicken processing plant operations. Adopting additional measures can help to protect workers against COVID-19 infection risks.

August 28, 2020

Eduardo Cervantes López

Processing plants should already be employing biosecurity controls, but simple additional measure can help to protect workers and ensure business continuity.

How to get the best out of poultry processing employees

Fostering the right conditions in broiler processing can help to ensure that employees perform to the best of their abilities with benefits for all.

July 31, 2020

Eduardo Cervantes López

Staff at the poultry processing plant are a valuable asset. Learn how to create the conditions to benefit the business and its staff alike.

Simple steps to minimize poultry processing rejects

Ensuring the careful execution of specific tasks prior to slaughter can help to minimize the number of broilers rejected during processing.

July 2, 2020

Eduardo Cervantes López

Paying close attention to details pre-slaughter can reduce the number of rejected birds, helping to maximize processing output.

Caged broilers on farm could benefit processor yields

Restricting broiler movement and contact with workers could help yields rise at the processing plant.

May 28, 2020

Eduardo Cervantes López

Raising broiler in large crates could result in increased yields in the poultry processing plant.

New ways of working key to poultry plant productivity

Tried and tested procedures and technologies may not always be the most efficient. Processing plant managers must be open minded to achieve maximum yields.

March 31, 2020

Eduardo Cervantes López

Being open to new technologies and working methods can stop poultry processors from falling behind competitors or failing to achieve maximum yields

6 tips to increase poultry processing plant efficiency

Small adjustments during poultry processing operations can have significant impacts on the efficiency of the plant, reducing costs and raising output.

February 25, 2020

Eduardo Cervantes López

By adjusting current practices or adopting new technologies, there are various ways in which chicken processing plants can become more efficient.

How today’s larger broilers impact processing operations

Larger broilers present particular problems for poultry processors that must be properly addressed if plant yields are not to drop.

February 11, 2020

Eduardo Cervantes López

The success of broiler production has implications for processing lines, which must adjust to take larger birds properly into account.

Poultry processing staff key to cost and loss control

Engaging and rewarding staff can help in lowering waste and costs at the poultry processing plant.

January 16, 2020

Eduardo Cervantes López

To minimize chicken meat losses and lower costs at the poultry processing plant, staff must be actively engaged and encouraged.

How to manage rubber finger use during poultry processing

To ensure that broiler carcasses are successfully plucked, various aspects of processing must be aligned if rubber fingers are to perform at their best.

December 3, 2019

Eduardo Cervantes López

Defeathering is reliant on the successful management of rubber fingers, and there are variety of factors that can contribute to their performance.