Evaluación De Las Condiciones En Que Llega El Pollo En Pie, Mediante El Análisis De Factores Que Afectan La Calidad Del Producto Y Lesiones Post Mortem Más Prevalente En Planta De Beneficio, Florida Blanca (Santander).

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the conditions under which live chickens arrive at the processing plant located in Floridablanca (Santander), by analyzing the factors that affect the quality of the final product and influence the appearance of post-mortem lesions. Data related to chicken type, age, origin, and farm management conditions were collected and analyzed, identifying the most prevalent lesions during post-mortem inspection, such as pododermatitis, scratched skin, dermatitis, burned skin, and cellulitis. The findings show that pododermatitis was the most frequent lesion, with a prevalence of 64.32% depending on the type of chicken, attributed mainly to humidity problems and poor litter management. It was also evident that factors such as high densities and deficiencies in ventilation and timely rinsing of birds significantly contribute to the presence of lesions such as scratched skin, which in turn can predispose to more severe infections such as cellulitis. The study established the relationship between primary production conditions and their direct impact on the efficiency of the processing process. Finally, preventive measures focused on the comprehensive management of farm conditions are proposed, aiming to improve the quality of the final product and reduce post-mortem findings at the plant.