Feed withdrawal is a major issue in pre-slaughter management. It is more than just taking away feed. An insufficient withdrawal program may affect yield and result in quality and contamination problems.
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Keywords: Feed, withdrawal, contamination, carcass, gullet, gut, slaughter, management, broiler, food safety, processing