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Your green solution to carcass disposal

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AGRIDRY SOUTH AFRICA

Everything we do, we do with passion and a love for agriculture in finding new solutions to bring productivity and efficiency to your business.

The way we can bring productivity and efficiency to your business is through a complex yet simple and user-friendly design to dispose of your mortalities that can reduce diseases, carbon emissions, theft and end up with a beautiful by-product for animal production.

All this is done through Thermal Dehydration. A new concept in the poultry industry that can radically transform your operation.

Product Information

The poultry dehydrator and sterilizer is intended for poultry farmers.

The carcass will be heated and mixed to break down bones and feathers and sterilize the contents. The contents are dried to approximately 40% of their initial weight, or to your desired level of reduction, then transferred to the storage bin; leaving you with a clean byproduct that can be spread on lands, added to fertilizer or used for further processing in animal feed.

Process

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The carcasses are heated to 90 degrees Celsius and mixedto break down bones and feathers.	Continue at 90 degrees Celsius to sterilize	Product driving via heat and fans until it reaches desired dehydration level yielding a flour like substance.	The contents are removed automatically into the storage compartment

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Alternative Methods Compared

Advantages & Disadvantages

Method	Advantages	Disadvantages
Rendering	Produces valuable by-products (meat & bone meal, fats) Significantly reduces waste volume Effectively kills pathogens	Initial and ongoing costs Requires significant energy Can produce unpleasant odors
Composting	Produces nutrient-rich compost Relatively inexpensive Scalable	Time-consuming (several months) Requires large space Risk of incomplete pathogen destruction if not managed properly Can produce unpleasant odors
Incineration	Ensures complete destruction of pathogens Drastically reduces waste volume Quick processing	High operational costs due to fuel requirements Produces harmful emissions if not properly filtered Energy intensive Can produce unpleasant odors
Burial	Easy to implement with minimal equipment Quick disposal method for emergencies	Potential groundwater contamination Subject to strict regulations Can produce unpleasant odors Attracts scavengers if not managed properly
Trucking Carcasses Off-site	Allows for centralized processing Frees up farm resources	Risk of disease spread between farms May require refrigeration between pickups High transportation costs Can produce unpleasant odors during transport Requires strict biosecurity measures
Dehydration (AgriDry)	Significantly reduces waste volume Produces a sterile product, reducing pathogen risk Creates sterile meat meal for various applications Quick conversion to sterile meat meal Lower environmental pollution risk compared to burial and incineration Only releases steam	Initial and ongoing costs Requires energy for the dehydration process Dependent on specific technology and equipment

Biosecurity

Improper handling of poultry carcasses can lead to the spread of several harmful pathogens. These pathogens pose significant risks to both animal and human health. Here are some key pathogens that can be spread if poultry carcasses are not managed correctly:

1. Avian Influenza (AI): Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses can spread rapidly through poultry flocks, causing severe illness and high mortality rates. These viruses can also potentially infect humans, leading to serious health consequences.

2. Salmonella: Poultry carcasses can harbor various strains of Salmonella, which can contaminate the environment and other animals. In humans, Salmonella infection can cause severe gastrointestinal illness.

3. Campylobacter: This bacterium is a common cause of foodborne illness and can be found in poultry carcasses. It can lead to diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever in humans.

4. Newcastle Disease: This highly contagious viral disease affects birds and can lead to respiratory distress, nervous system issues, and reduced egg production. While less common in humans, it can still cause conjunctivitis.

5. Escherichia coli (E. coli): Certain strains of E. coli, particularly those that produce toxins, can be present in poultry carcasses and lead to serious illness in humans, including severe gastrointestinal distress and kidney damage.

6. Listeria monocytogenes: This bacterium can grow in a variety of environments, including refrigerated conditions. It poses a significant risk to humans, especially pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, causing severe infections like listeriosis.

7. Clostridium perfringens: This bacterium can cause food poisoning and is commonly found in poultry carcasses. It produces toxins that lead to gastrointestinal symptoms.

Proper handling and disposal of poultry carcasses are essential to prevent the spread of these and other pathogens. Implementing effective biosecurity measures, such as those provided by AgriDry’s advanced equipment, is crucial for maintaining the health of both poultry and people.

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Let's talk.

+27 (82) 694 6029

+27 (82) 459 6826

Working hours:

Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:00

Coligny, South Africa 2725

andre@agridry.co.za

raymond@agridry.co.za