Raising America's Turkeys - National Turkey Federation

Turkey slaughtering lines are similar in principle to broiler slaughtering lines, but due to the large size, significant weight difference, thicker skin, and longer growth cycle of turkeys, their production lines have special requirements in terms of scale, equipment strength, process parameters, and hygiene control. It is a "scaled-up, reinforced, and refined" version. All equipment is heavy-duty designed, with motor power, conveyor chain strength, and bearing specifications far exceeding those

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