Research Track 7 - Processing

Primary dependency: Optimal Slaughter Age Determination (CBTP156)

Research Track 7 currently has 20 projects outlined in our roadmap. Some examples include:
CBTP01 - Optimal Slaughter Age Determination

Determine slaughter ages that balance carcass yield, meat quality, bird welfare, and economic return for Canadian Bronze turkeys.

CBTP160 - Carcass Cut Yield Analysis

Quantify yields of breast, legs, wings, and secondary cuts for whole-bird and part-based marketing.

CBTP166 - Nutritional Profile of Meat

Analyze macro- and micronutrient composition including fatty acid profiles and micronutrients.

CBTP175 - Small-Scale Processing Viability

Analyze capital, labor, and regulatory feasibility of small-scale turkey processing operations.

Deliverables:

Yield/quality benchmarks, processing protocols, and value-added specs that protect product consistency. How it’s used: supports premium market claims and practical processing decisions.

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