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ChickenCheck - Camera-Based Quality Control System

The ChickenCheck systems developed by CLK GmbH are state-of-the-art camera-based quality control systems that make a significant contribution to animal welfare, animal health, and food safety in the poultry industry and are used in many European countries. Through innovative visual analysis, these systems precisely detect and classify injuries and diseases in poultry. With their ability to assess and classify poultry into different categories, the systems set new standards in the industry. In addition to the existing systems, our experts are dedicated to developing new solutions daily to provide tailored quality control systems for individual customer requirements.

 

Quality Control System: Chicken

Task

  • Analysis of the knees, detection of black skin changes and classification into individually adjustable quality levels 

Assessment

  • Individual placement in up to 3 classes
  • Evaluation is based on the average value of the left and right knee; other valuation methods can also be set

Rate

  • approx. 4 pairs/second
  • Speed approx. 0.5m/s

Documentation

  • Storage of the database records with the evaluation data as well as the captured images
  • Each picture has detailed rating 
  • Evaluation contains information about: time of pick-up, determined quality level, size of the defect, associated herd number and the line on which product is located
  • Daily report is generated about each herd of the current 

 

 

Task

  • Analyzes and determines the size of black discoloration on the balls of the feet
  • System can be used for chickens, turkeys and ducks

Assessment

  • Individual placement in up to 5 classes
  • Evaluation is based on the average value of the left and right foot
  • System detects twisted, double & tilted feet and takes them out of the rating

 

Rate

  • approx. 5 pairs/second (18.000/hour)

Documentation

  • Storage of the database records with the evaluation data as well as the captured images
  • Each picture has detailed rating
  • Evaluation contains information about: time of pick-up, determined quality level, size of the defect, associated herd number and the line on which the product is located
  • Daily report is generated about each herd 

Task

  • Contactless and precise weight measurement of breast fillet, leg, wing, as well as the total carcass weight at the start of the slaughter line
  • Evaluated independently of breed and gender
  • Optimization of production control

Assessment

  • Two 3D cameras are used to capture the front and back of the poultry
  • The images are combined into a 3D model
  • The model is then analyzed in detail using robust statistical methods as well as artificial intelligence

Rate

  • Analysis of up to 18,000 chickens per hour

Documentation

  • Storage of database records containing analysis data and captured images
  • Statistics for the current batch: average weight, number of measured and unmeasured animals
  • Automatic generation of daily reports
3D model front view
3D model side view
3D model back view

Task

  • Examination for the possible presence of crops, so that verifiable evaluations including image credits can be created for the fattener

Assessment

  • By means of a score value, the broiler chickens are classified into two classes: OK and GOITER
  • Option of individual classification available

Implementation

  • Detection: Use of color and 3D cameras
  • Algorithm/neural network analyzes thickenings in the neck area

Rate

  • Band speed 15000 bhp / 4.2 fps

Task

  • Automated analysis of damage to chest, thighs, and wings
  • The system detects hematomas and broken wings
  • Also: Differentiation between damage caused by catching or slaughtering

Assessment

  • Individual classification and evaluation of detected hematomas
  • Integration into 180° curve 
  • The centrifugal forces occuring in the curve cause the wings to open 
  • Open wings are automatically captured by cameras

Task

  • Analysis of ascites and deep dermatitis and classification into different classes

Assessment

  • Color space transformation of the image makes yellowish discoloration visible. Yellowish areas then become visible in the transformed image as large dark spots.
  • Based on the 3D image information, further geometric features and protrusions are determined
  • Classification into 3 classes: healthy, sick & undecidable

Options

  • Basic system: 3D color camera records the front of the poultry. Detection of abdominal ascites & dermatitis
  • Additional module: Additional colour camera records the back of the poultry and thus enables the detection of deep dermatitis in the back area

Rate

  • approx. 300 chickens/minute

Documentation

  • System is ideal for pre-sorting and veterinary support

Quality Control Systems: Ducks and turkeys

Task

  • Analyzes the breast skin for bumps and detects skin changes using a 3D volume measurement

Assessment

  • Placement in up to 5 classes

Documentation

  • Storage of the database records with the evaluation data as well as the captured images
  • Each picture has detailed rating
  • Evaluation contains information about: time of pick-up, determined quality level, size of the defect, associated herd number and the line on which the product is located
  • Daily report is generated about each herd

 

Task

  • Analyzes and determines the size of black discoloration on the balls of the feet
  • System can be used for chickens, turkeys and ducks

Assessment

  • Individual placement in up to 5 classes
  • Evaluation is based on the average value of the left and right paddle
  • System detects twisted, double & tilted paddle and takes them out of the rating

Rate

  • approx. 5 pairs/second (18.000/hour)

Documentation

  • Storage of the database records with the evaluation data as well as the captured images
  • Each picture has detailed rating
  • Evaluation contains information about: time of pick-up, determined quality level, size of the defect, associated herd number and the line on which the product is located
  • Daily report is generated about each herd 

Features of our systems

  • Highly efficient evaluation with database connectivity
  • Customizable to individual needs
  • Capture unit with lighting, protected for harsh environments
  • Detailed automatic reporting
  • Autonomous inspection & warning system for system conditions
  • 100% inspection
  • Optional: Automatic generation of daily reports & integration of reports on tablet/smartphone

Eigenschaften Chickencheck

 

  • Improvement of final product quality
  • Adherence to quality standards
  • Enhancement of animal welfare and animal health
  • Increase in food safety
  • boosted customer confidence
  • Cost savings through improved control of incoming goods & process management

 

Questions?

Your contact for ChickenCheck

[Translate to English:] Vertriebsteam

The sales team is available to answer any questions you may have.

We will also be happy to provide you with a quote for your system.
Just get in touch with us.

 

vertrieb(at)clkgmbh.de

Tel. +49 2505 93620-40

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