Humane-Aire Yields Superior

Humane-Aire delivers CO₂ stunning in an effective manner, producing superior results in slaughter efficiency and product quality. The patented, two-stage Humane-Aire CAS System is designed for operator and animal welfare, while meeting production requirements for the global demand for quality protein. Humane-Aire CAS has proven superior in processing millions of pounds of quality meat annually, with employee turnover at unprecedented low levels.

Now the preferred method of harvesting and processing poultry, Humane-Aire offers a sustainable production solution at a time when breeding methods are producing larger birds. It has become increasingly more difficult and labor-intensive to shackle these heavy live birds, resulting in high employee turnover in poultry plants across the US. However, a CO2-stunned bird is much more manageable for shackling, which results in fewer reductions.

There have been numerous scientific studies investigating the use of controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) in the meat industry. These studies have looked at a range of issues related to the efficacy and welfare implications of CAS, including:

1. Efficacy of stunning: Studies have shown the effectiveness of CAS in rendering animals unconscious and the shorter elapsed time to loss of consciousness and death.
2. Animal welfare: The physiological and behavioral responses of animals subjected to CAS indicate less stress and pain.
3. Meat quality: Studies have proven CAS meat quality to be more tender, with improved color and pH levels.
4. Operator safety: Risks to workers in CAS operations are reduced because of less live bird handling.

Overall, the scientific literature suggests that properly designed and maintained CAS systems are an effective and humane method of stunning animals, with advantages over traditional stunning methods such as electrical stunning.