debeaking
/diːˈbiːkɪŋ/
noun
- The practice of removing part of a bird's beak, usually done on poultry farms to prevent pecking.
- New regulations require that debeaking be performed with pain relief for the birds.
- Debeaking is a controversial practice that many animal rights activists oppose.
- The farm switched to debeaking only when absolutely necessary to reduce injuries.
adjective
- Relating to or used for the removal of a bird's beak.
- The debeaking process must be done carefully to avoid causing infection.
- Workers received training on proper debeaking techniques.
- The debeaking machine was designed to be quick and precise.