Poultry Slaughter Checklist
A poultry slaughter checklist for setting up, working through and cleaning up after processing day. Small producers use it to keep the process orderly, humane and sanitary.
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What is on this checklist
- Birds fasted as your plan directs
- Equipment cleaned and sanitized beforehand
- Clean water supply available
- Handlers trained and in clean clothing
- Humane handling steps followed
- Chilling set up and monitored
- Carcasses inspected and any problems set aside
- Offal and waste handled properly
- Area cleaned and records filled out
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA FSIS and USDA.
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