This term describes safety measures taken to make sure that no diseases or pathogens are spread among animals on an operation.
What is bio-security?
This type of machinery is used to efficiently load these heavy birds on to the truck for transport.
What is a conveyor belt?
This is the name of the process used to render the turkeys unconscious so they do not feel any pain during slaughter. Examples: electric water bath, controlled atmosphere
What is stunning?
This is the sign you look for to ensure that the turkeys are truly unconscious.
What is blinking?
This founding father suggested that the turkey be listed as our nation's bird.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This is the #1 state for Turkey production in the US.
- Minnesota, Virginia, Texas, California
What is Minnesota? (Virginia is #6!)
In addition to an electric water bath, turkeys can also be stunned by gradually increasing this toxic gas.
What is Carbon Dioxide?