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Energy and water use in poultry processing

Code: 9781838791995
Publication date: 21/11/2016
Extent: 22 pages

Contributions by: D. Luján-Rhenals, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, USA and Universidad de Córdoba, Columbia, R. Morawicki, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, USA, E. J. Van Loo, Ghent University, Belgium and S. C. Ricke, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, USA

Chapter synopsis: Increasing poultry production also means increasing energy and water use in poultry processing. Assessing these inputs is critical to develop more efficient systems and requires analysis of individual steps in processing. This chapter reviews way of measuring and reducing water and energy us at different stages in poultry processing.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2016.0010.22
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 The potential for life cycle assessment of poultry processing systems 3 The current status of poultry production and processing 4 Conventional poultry slaughter processing plants 5 The use of energy in poultry processing plants 6 The use of water in poultry of plants 7 Non-conventional poultry processing 8 Conclusions and recommendations 9 Where to look for further information 10 References

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