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Roles of Vitamins and Minerals Explored at World Congress The World Poultry Congress 2012 brought together researchers from all branches of science to hear the latest findings and discuss the hot topics in the city of Salvador in Brazil in August, reports senior editor, Jackie Linden. Here is a selection of the papers presented at the meeting, which examined the vital roles of vitamins and minerals on poultry growth and health - from embryo to mature bird.

FEED ADDITIVES CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF POULTRY PRODUCTION The globalisation of the food value chain is increasing day by day and we need to address the challenges associated with it in a sustainable way, said Dr F.J. Schöner of BASF in the introduction to his plenary This feature is continued on page 4

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Roles of Vitamins and Minerals Explored at World Congress The World Poultry Congress 2012 brought together researchers from all branches of science to hear the latest findings and discuss the hot topics in the city of Salvador in Brazil in August, reports senior editor, Jackie Linden.

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Asia, China Dominate Global Duck and Goose Meat Production - P9 Annual growth in chicken output in Africa since 2000 is expected to average 4.4 per cent, compared to the global average of 3.7 per cent, according to Terry Evans.

Research Round-up on Vitamins and Minerals - P19 In the long-running search for ways to make better use of dwindling world resources of phosphorus for poultry diets, a review of recent research reveals that phosphorus and calcium levels can be reduced in broiler diets without compromising performance and that copper source can impact phosphorus retention by hens.

EuroTier 2012 Preview: Focus on Poultry - P25 The international trade show for the livestock sector, EuroTier, will be held once again in November, including a particular focus on the poultry industry, entitled 'World Poultry Show', as well as a wide range of exhibits of general interest to producers and a full conference programme.

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Editorial The theme in this month’s ThePoultrySite Digital is ‘Feeding and Nutrition’ with a particular focus on vitamins and minerals – those nutrients that are included in diets at low levels yet they have significant impacts on both the health and performance.

Our lead feature is a report from the World Poultry Congress, which took place in Brazil in August.We review a selection of the papers presented at the meeting that examined the vital roles of vitamins and minerals on poultry growth and well-being - from embryo to mature bird.

On the same theme, a review of recently published research reveals that phosphorus and calcium levels can be reduced in broiler diets without compromising performance and that copper source can impact phosphorus retention by hens.

Folic acid has been shown to affect immune response and new light has been shed the role of vitamin E in meat quality.

Feeding & Nutrition Jackie Linden ThePoultrySite.com Senior Editor jackie.linden@5mpublishing.com

The latest chapter in our series, Global Poultry Trends, by industry watcher, Terry Evans, examines the global trends in duck and goose meat production. Asia in general and China in particular account for the great majority of the total output of these meats.

And last, but by no means least in this issue, is a review of EuroTier, Europe’s leading trade show for the livestock sector. The event will be held at the Exhibition Grounds in Hanover, Germany on 13 to 16 November. EuroTier 2012 includes a particular focus on the poultry industry, entitled 'World Poultry Show', as well as a wide range of exhibits of general interest to producers and a full conference programme.

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many relevant parameters as possible, as Dr Schรถner went on to explain in more detail in his paper, including the contribution of mycotoxin binders and nonstarch polysaccharide-degrading enzymes to improving the sustainability of poultry production.

presentation to the Congress. Globalisation will be driven by the following trends, he said: growth of the human population, continuing urbanisation, income growth, increase in meat production and consumption, further industrialisation and consolidation of farming, more stringent control of animal welfare, and higher food safety requirements.

Turning his attention to phosphorus, he explained that microbial phytase was one of the first feed enzymes to gain entry into animal nutrition around 1990. Phytase hydrolyses plant-borne phytate phosphorus, which cannot be utilised by monogastric animals, to yield available phosphorus. Because phytate can form complexes with minerals, starch, proteins and digestive enzymes, it is generally be seen as an anti-nutritive factor.

To meet these challenges, poultry production will have to increase the efficacy of the resources deployed, improve food safety and put more emphasis on sustainability. Each improvement in the efficiency of animal production can be part of lowering the output into the environment. Calculations of the carbon dioxide footprints and greenhouse gases emitted by poultry and livestock have already been published.

Over the last 20 years, phytase has become a success story in the nutrition of monogastrics and is applied in the majority of poultry feeds. In fact, the sweeping success of phytase led the way for research into other feed enzymes.

Furthermore, he said, consumers have become more aware of the environmental impact of poultry production and therefore, sustainability has become a key issue that needs to be addressed.

BASF was amongst the first researchers in the early 1990s to carry out balance trials with phytase in poultry, according to Dr Schรถner, and the company was thrilled by the size of effects they found. From the beginning, phytase showed huge and reliable effects on the utilisation of phosphorus and also improved the digestibility of calcium, zinc, manganese, copper and iron.

There is no single definition of sustainability. Dr Schรถner said that for the chairman of the BASF SE board of executive directors, K. Bock, sustainable development means the "combination of long-term oriented economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility". BASF Nutrition & Health's global SET-initiative (Sustainability, Eco-Efficiency, Traceability) combines applied science and value chain management to meet the challenges, he said.

Right from the beginning, the high potential of phytase for lowering phosphorus emission into the environment was recognised, he said. One example of the environmental benefit is derived from a feeding experiment with laying hens (Table 1).

The SET approach is holistic by looking at the entire value chain and at the same time incorporating as

Table 1. Ecological effect of phytase in layers Total phosphorus in feed

g/kg

5

3-5

Phytase (Natuphos)

FTU/kg

0

450

Phosphorus intake

g/d

0.58

0.40

Phosphorus retention

g/d

0.01

0.01

Phosphorus excretion (egg)

g/d

0.11

0.11

Phosphorus in faeces

g/d

0.46

0.28

Relative excretion Source: Jeroch, 1995 Egg mass 55g; feed intake 115g/day

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FEATURE ARTICLE As a rule of thumb, average phosphorus excretion in poultry fed diets with added phytase is reduced by about one-third, Dr Schรถner said. The global benefit from the use of phytase for the broiler production may be calculated from total worldwide broiler feed production of roughly 230 million tonnes per year. A standard dose of phytase equivalent to 1g of phosphorus from monocalcium phosphate (MCP), can therefore replace 230,000 tonnes of phosphorus from MCP. However, as complete diets contain on average 2.5g phytate-phosphorus per kg, of which about 1g per kg is made available by phytase, there is still ample room for improvement.

Further phosphorus release from dietary phytatephosphorus by improvements in phytase application or source has a potential to decrease phosphorus emission into the environment by more than 500,000 tonnes, said Dr Schรถner (calculated as MCP) - only from broiler production.

There is evidence that the use of phytase can also improve utilization of other nutrients, he added.

FEEDING BREEDERS TO AVOID OXIDATIVE STRESS IN EMBRYOS Evidence is accumulating that the maternal diet can have profound effects on the hatching egg quality and health status, growth and development of newly hatched chick.

In his oral presentation at the World Poultry Congress, Dr Peter Surai of Scottish Agricultural College in the UK and Feed-Food, highlighted that the maternal diet determines the development of the embryo and of the chick for the first few days post-hatch. He said that the accumulation of vitamin E and carotenoids in the liver during embryonic development is considered to be an adaptive mechanism to overcome the stress of the hatching process.

Increased vitamin E, carotenoid and selenium supplementation of the maternal diet have proven to be beneficial for embryonic and early postnatal development of the chick, he continued.

Post-hatch, the antioxidant defence changes from antioxidant accumulation to the synthesis of antioxi-

dant enzymes with more sophisticated and effective regulation at the gene level.The immune and digestive systems of the chick develop during first two weeks after hatching; they are at risk of oxidative stress and need effective antioxidant protection over this period, said Dr Surai. An anti-stress formula provided in the drinking water has been developed and used successfully under commercial conditions in the Ukraine and Russia, he added.

Examining firstly vitamin E in egg yolk and embryo, he said that this nutrient is considered to be the main antioxidant in yolk; it is delivered from the feed and transferred to the developing embryo.

In the poultry industry, vitamin E concentration in feed ingredients is not counted and supplemental vitamin E is the main source of the vitamin for poultry.

The recommended vitamin E supplementation for breeders (Cobb and Ross) is 100ppm, increased to up to 250ppm for laying hens under conditions of heat stress.

Vitamin E is effectively transferred to the egg yolk and further to the developing embryo.The highest vitamin E concentration is found at time of hatching and the nutrient accumulates in the embryonic liver.

For the first two weeks post-hatch, there is a dramatic (10- or 20-fold) reduction in vitamin E concentration in the chicken liver. While vitamin E concentration in the egg determines vitamin E status of the chick for the first week post-hatch, newly hatched chicks are unable to assimilate vitamin E from the diet effectively and so vitamin E supplementation of the feed at this time has limited effects.

According to Dr Surai, increased vitamin E supplementation of breeders - more than 100ppm - under commercial conditions does not always improved performance or egg quality.

Turning his attention to selenium, he said that this element is an essential part of a range of selenoproteins. Feed ingredients contain variable concentrations of selenium but most are deficient in this element. Although the physiological requirement is low, the bird's antioxidant system may be compromised if the supply is inadequate. High doses are toxic. There are two main sources of selenium for

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Roles of Vitamins and Minerals Explored at World Congress poultry, a natural source in the form of various selenoamino acids including selenomethionine or inorganic selenium in the form of selenite or selenate.

As with vitamin E, the concentration of selenium in the egg depends on its concentration and form in the maternal diet, and increased concentrations in the egg yolk and albumen are related to increased levels in the embryonic liver and increased antioxidant defences of the developing chicks. Maternal selenium has a long-term consequences for the developing embryo and newly hatched chicks.

Dr Surai also mentioned ascorbic acid as a nutrient with antioxidant properties. However, as it is synthesised by the chicken and not found in the egg, its role in egg quality is questionable, he suggested. However, under stress conditions, ascorbic acid supplementation of the breeder diet may have some positive effects.

SELENIUM YEAST AND VITAMIN E FOR BROILER BREEDER PULLETS

Liver, pancreas and breast samples were collected and stored at -80°C until subsequent selenium analyses.

Selenium yeast supplementation to broiler breeder pullets increased tissue selenium concentrations and helped maintain tissue selenium concentrations during egg production, according to Dr Pescatore of Alltech-University of Kentucky Nutrition Research Alliance in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.

Until 26 weeks of age, tissue selenium concentrations for liver, pancreas and breast were significantly higher for the birds receiving selenium yeast than those not receiving selenium yeast (P<0.01).

The study evaluated the effects of selenium and vitamin E supplementation on tissue selenium status of developing broiler breeder pullets.

The experiment utilised 640 Cobb500 broiler breeder pullets that were allotted to four treatments with 32 birds per pen in a 2×2 factorial design.Treatments consisted of a corn-soybean meal-basal diet (with no added seleniun or vitamin E), supplemented with 0.3mg selenium per kg diet as selenium yeast (Sel-Plex®, Alltech, Inc., Nicholasville, KY), supplemented with 30IU vitamin E per kg as all-rac-α-tocopheryl acetate, or supplemented with both selenium and vitamin E. Pullets received photo stimulation at 22 weeks of age. At 14, 18, 22 and 26 weeks of age, two pullets per pen were randomly selected and euthanised.

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Upon the onset of egg production (26 weeks of age), the Lexington researchers found that liver selenium concentrations were reduced by 44.9 per cent and 60 per cent for the control and vitamin E treatment, respectively, compared with values for the previous weeks. Liver selenium concentrations of animals fed selenium yeast were only reduced by 33 per cent. A similar trend was observed for the pancreas selenium concentrations.

IN-OVO SUPPLEMENTATION PROTECTS EMBRYOS FROM OXIDATIVE STRESS The use of in-ovo technology is an innovative means of vaccination and embryonic nutrient supplementation, according to Dr Ramón Malheiros of North Carolina State University in his paper to the World Poultry Congress. Early work by Uni and Ferket developed in-ovo feeding as a technique for the administration of nutrients and other agents into the

FEATUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;ARTICLE amnion of the late-term avian embryo to advance its development, both before and after hatch. The same technology can also benefit important physiological and biochemical processes, including enhancing oxidative protection.

to their reduced state, tocopherol. In-ovo injection of vitamin C has been shown to increase hatchability rate in chicks and ducklings when administered on days 15 and 20 of incubation, respectively.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The use of in-ovo technology is an innovative means of vaccination and embryonic nutrient supplementationâ&#x20AC;?

In the paper, Dr Malheiros explored the potential applications of in-ovo supplementation for enhancing the antioxidant status of chicks during the critical last days of incubation, by explaining the concept of lipoperoxidation, free radical formation and the factors affecting oxidative stress during incubation.

Considering how early feeding of antioxidants can help, he addressed the role of vitamins. Vitamin E is the major fat-soluble antioxidant that quenches the chain reaction of lipid peroxidation. The antioxidant system of the brain is of great importance because of the development of nutritional encephalomalacia, which occurs in young chicks as a result of vitamin E deficiency. Vitamin E is distributed in all compartments in the egg, and the concentrations changes as the incubation period progresses, he said.

Antioxidants, like vitamin E, have been used to alleviate the adverse effects of the peroxidation of lipids and cholesterol in domestic animals. A highly positive correlation has been observed between dietary vitamin E levels in the maternal hen's diet and the levels of this vitamin in egg and subsequently in chick tissues. Vitamin E levels have been correlated with the immune response of chicks and turkey poults. Inovo vitamin E administration has been shown to change the total lipid content of tissues at hatch, enhancing the antioxidant status of hatched chick's tissues and protecting lipid membranes from radical oxygen species.

Vitamin C has been demonstrated to improve immunoresponsiveness and increase disease resistance in poultry by optimising the immune system, continued Dr Malheiros.Ascorbic acid has also been shown to have a sparing effect on vitamin E by acting as a redox system reducing tocopheroxyl radicals back

Other elements that can be used in-ovo to have beneficial antioxidant effects include thiamin (vitamin B1), which is a co-factor for several enzymes catalysing descarboxylation and transkeletolation reactions, continued Dr Malheiros. Deficiency of thiamin in eggs causes high mortality of embryos just prior to hatching, and chicks that do hatch show signs of polyneuritis. Deficiency of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) has been shown to lead to early embryonic death and a reduced immunoglobulin response to a challenge.

Oxidative stress is among the most limiting threatening conditions that the avian embryo must overcome as it develops towards hatch through to the initiation of feed consumption, concluded Dr Malheiros. Although the embryo benefits from various antioxidant compounds deposited by the hen to combat oxidative damage, incubation distress can place a significant drain on these limited amounts and critical functions may be affected.

The antioxidant status of the embryonated egg is determined by the hen's nutritional and physiological state. Because the antioxidant status of hatching eggs is variable and unpredictable, supplementation of antioxidants by in-ovo feeding technology may yield significant benefits. Preliminary studies have indicated the potential benefits of in-ovo feeding solutions containing various antioxidant compounds, including vitamin E, ascorbic acid, L-carnitine, organic trace minerals, carotenoids and antioxidant peptides. Further research is needed to assess better the practical application of antioxidants by this route, added Dr Malheiros.

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Asia, China Dominate Global Duck and Goose Meat Production

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Feature Article

Asia, China Dominate Global Duck and Goose Meat Production Although small when viewed in the context of total poultry meat production, percentage growth in the output of duck and goose meet is well ahead of chicken meat, according to Terry Evans in his analysis of the current state and future trends in these markets. For both meats, Asia in general and China in particular account for the great majority of the total volumes.

WORLD DUCK OUTPUT HEADS TOWARDS 4.6 MILLION TONNES Global duck production will approach 4.4 million tonnes in 2013 and 4.6 million tonnes in 2015. During the decade 2000 to 2010 output grew at an annual average rate of 3.4 per cent as production expanded from 2.9 million tonnes to exceed 4.0 million tonnes (Table 1 and Figure 1). The 2010 total broadly equated with around four per cent of world poultry meat output.

The growth in duck production has exceeded that for all poultry meat, which has now slowed to less than two per cent a year. While in keeping with this overall trend, future growth in the duck sector will be unlikely to match that achieved between 2000 and 2010, it should continue to exceed that for all poultry meat and output could well reach 4.6 million tonnes by 2015.

Worldwide duck slaughterings in 2010 were assessed at 2,737 million by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which, at an average eviscerated weight of almost 1.5kg, yielded an output of 4.03 million tonnes.

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Asia, China Dominate Global Duck and Goose Meat Production

Table 1. Duck meat production ('000 tonnes) Region/Country

2000

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

AFRICA

56.5

72.9

78.6

84.2

87.5

89.2

89.6

Egypt

39.0

55.0

60.0

65.0

68.2

69.5

69.9

Madagascar

10.9

10.6

11.0

11.1

11.4

11.6

11.6

AMERICAS

96.4

130.0

130.8

105.3

98.8

96.0

100.3

Argentina

7.3

7.4

7.5

7.5

7.7

7.7

9.0

Brazil

7.2

7.4

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.7

7.7

Canada

7.4

7.4

7.4

7.4

7.5

7.5

7.4

Mexico

20.0

20.3

20.3

20.5

20.5

20.5

20.5

US

52.6

85.1

85.6

59.7

52.8

50.0

52.6

2,319.4

2,680.4

2,722.3

2,906.6

3,084.0

3,236.1

3,330.6

35.9

38.0

41.0

42.0

40.0

41.2

41.5

Of which:

Of which:

ASIA Of which: Bangladesh China

1,867.7

2,150.0

2,175.3

2,308.2

2,504.3

2,643.8

2,736.3

India

40.0

37.7

37.1

36.4

36.4

37.7

37.7

Indonesia

13.8

21.4

24.5

44.1

31.0

25.8

27.9

Korea Rep.

44.7

52.0

53.0

57.0

54.0

-

Malaysia

64.3

104.0

105.3

106.6

107.1

107.9

116.3

Myanmar

29.3

60.5

68.0

74.2

80.8

81.0

83.6

Thailand

102.5

85.0

84.9

85.5

76.5

77.3

80.0

Viet Nam

69.6

72.0

70.2

81.6

82.0

91.7

74.8

EUROPE

396.3

442.5

429.4

459.0

477.7

480.8

489.9

Of which: France

233.3

233.8

233.4

246.8

272.1

264.5

276.0

Germany

31.6

40.1

38.5

55.8

60.8

62.5

61.4

Hungary

43.4

53.1

44.5

51.4

42.6

52.3

52.4

Netherlands

14.2

18.0

17.7

17.0

16.4

18.3

17.1

Poland

11.0

18.2

16.0

17.0

17.2

17.0

17.2

UK

40.5

41.7

40.5

35.4

33.1

30.0

29.6

393.0

438.0

427.8

457.4

476.1

479.1

488.0

8.8

10.8

11.8

12.3

15.9

19.4

21.2

Australia

8.0

9.9

10.9

11.4

14.9

18.5

19.6

WORLD

2,877.4

3,336.5

3,373.0

3,567.3

3,768.8

3,921.7

EU total OCEANIA Of which:

4,031.5 Source: FAO

Asia dominates world production and as a result of an average annual expansion of some 3.7 per cent a year, output in 2010 reached 3.3 million tonnes or 83 per cent of the world total.

Production is dominated by Asia (Table 1 and Figure 1). The number of ducks killed in this region in 2010 was put at nearly 2,500 million, though the average slaughter weight was the lowest for all the regions at 1.34kg. Just one country, China, accounts for 82 per cent of the regional output of duck meat and 68 per cent of the global figure. The Chinese industry

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expanded by nearly four per cent a year throughout the decade and increased its share of the regional total from 80.6 per cent to 82.2 per cent. In 2010, duck slaughterings in China were put at 2,082 million according to the FAO.The average carcass weight was assessed at 1.3kg, yielding an estimated output of 2.74 million tonnes.The Chinese government is encouraging intensive production to reduce the risk of disease infection, particularly highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza.

Production in Thailand contracted sharply between

FEATURE ARTICLE 2000 and 2005 but has since stabilised at around the 80,000 tonnes a year mark. The industries of both Malaysia and Myanmar have both recorded good growth in recent years.

Expansion in Europe averaged a shade over two per cent a year as output expanded by almost 100,000 tonnes from almost 400,000 tonnes in 2000 to 490,000 tonnes in 2010, when it represented some 12 per cent of the world total. Production is almost entirely concentrated in the European Union, where three countries France (clearly the leader with 56 per cent) followed by Germany (13 per cent) and Hungary (11 per cent), accounted for 80 per cent of the total for Europe (Table 1). Nevertheless, the industry has expanded in all the major EU producing countries with the exception of the UK where it contracted by some 29 per cent between 2005 and 2010.

However, another set of statistics indicates that UK production fell by one-third during these five years from 45,000 tonnes to 30,000 tonnes. While there appears to be little duck production in Russia, a recent report in GlobalMeatnews.com, mentions that

the Russian government is to invest in a large-scale duck operation in 2013 with a potential annual production of 20,000 tonnes.

Although Oceania recorded the fastest rate of growth at some nine per cent a year, this was entirely due to developments in Australia, which accounts for more than 90 per cent of the region's output.

While the number of ducks killed in Africa is small at just 36 million a year, this industry recorded annual growth of some 4.7 per cent as production climbed from 56,500 tonnes to nearly 90,000 tonnes. Egypt and Madagascar combined accounted from some 81,500 tonnes or over 90 per cent of the regional total in 2010.

Region showing the slowest growth during the review period (0.4 per cent a year) was the Americas; since 2005, production contracted sharply from almost 131,000 tonnes to just 96,000 tonnes in 2009 although a small recovery was noted in 2010. The slump was entirely due to a cut-back in the US from around 85,000 tonnes to the 50,000 tonnes or so level. The only other major producer in this region is Mexico al-

Figure 1. Global duck meat production in selected regions and countries ('000 tonnes)

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Table 2. Exports of fresh and frozen duck meat (tonnes) Region/Country

2000

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

303

383

346

215

417

1,189

1,006

South Africa

274

352

267

64

149

848

775

AMERICAS

6,755

16,117

12,626

12,066

11,420

10,922

14,801

6

1,220

1,510

1,159

1,181

1,917

2,178

Canada

1,827

2,771

3,283

3,671

2,629

2,596

5,811

US

4,909

12,126

7,826

7,235

7,609

6,158

6,733

34,034

29,170

41,345

42,973

42,059

42,800

60,038

8,271

21,720

26,699

30,844

31,379

29,867

45,239

16,253

5,467

5,561

3,932

3,715

5,159

4,488

AFRICA Of which:

Of which: Brazil

ASIA Of which: China mainland China Hong Kong SAR India

0

0

234

168

153

418

1,744

Malaysia

193

423

767

1,456

394

188

405

Saudi Arabia

137

276

4,092

1,525

126

126

1,736

8,832

736

3,379

4,630

5,629

6,428

5,301

65,338

56,584

54,227

68,051

69,370

71,487

77,449

16,524

13,486

11,013

12,511

12,113

10,288

9,491

Germany

4,532

6,484

8,003

10,719

14,006

13,732

18,382

Hungary

Thailand EUROPE Of which: France

24,677

16,108

11,692

16,097

14,943

21,511

23,504

Netherlands

8,920

7,498

11,809

16,827

16,105

14,862

14,165

UK

8,163

5,471

5,330

4,586

5,225

4,348

4,694

EU total

65,334

56,014

53,584

67,272

68,475

70,991

76,725

EU excl. internal trade

21,834

3,903

4,128

4,945

5,460

5,285

8,074

606

201

346

190

253

337

245

Australia

401

107

198

164

163

204

140

WORLD

107,036

102,455

108,890

123,602

123,519

126,735

OCEANIA Of which:

153,539 Source: FAO

though output appears to have been static at around the 20,000 tonnes a year mark.

LITTLE INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN DUCK MEAT Some four per cent of global duck production was traded internationally in 2010, the quantity in fresh/frozen forms amounting to 154,000 tonnes.

Europe was the leading exporting region transporting almost 78,000 tonnes, almost all of which was sold by European Union member countries to other EU member countries (Table 2).

A similar picture emerges from Asia, where China is by far and away the major exporter, while Hong Kong SAR is easily the biggest buyer taking some

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52,000 tonnes in 2010 (Table 3), more than 70 per cent of which was purchased from China. Aside from Asia and Europe, the volumes of duck meat traded are small though growing.

CHINA BOOSTS CONSUMPTION While the level of consumption worldwide has increased only a little since 2000 to around 600g per person and year, average uptake in China has risen sharply from 1.4kg to 2.0kg per capita.

Economic growth will continue to stimulate the quantity eaten per person here and this, coupled with further increases of the human population, will guarantee an expansion in the total quantity of duck meat consumed in China and worldwide.

FEATUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;ARTICLE Table 3. Imports of fresh and frozen duck meat (tonnes) Region/Country

2000

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

AFRICA

4,142

588

946

765

723

1,816

3,637

0

3

182

0

0

357

100

2,450

333

333

333

333

333

333

264

20

20

126

126

904

2,627

3,545

4,507

4,031

3,968

3,440

2,519

3,216

Bahamas

211

379

185

163

165

201

59

Canada

906

2,090

1,687

1,807

1,483

1,002

1,744

Jamaica

30

55

71

72

55

73

171

1,273

1,661

1,730

1,738

1,359

922

832

99,843

63,390

61,616

69,786

94,307

63,989

82,419

448

255

35

2,109

3,027

267

1,794

55,190

45,526

47,622

47,583

48,247

51,255

52,401

133

1,522

1,477

1,748

2,239

2,349

2,400

14,931

8,348

8,064

6,620

6,361

5,098

3,262

Qatar

0

2,048

1,174

3,696

25,942

180

16,994

United Arab Emirates

0

2,878

841

1,736

2,491

2,491

857

55,257

45,995

45,205

52,024

56,267

54,108

64,243

2,762

1,950

1,775

2,888

2,072

2,478

3,468

0

3,718

3,164

3,603

4,579

6,209

5,657

Denmark

2,670

2,636

3,754

3,265

3,952

4,282

4,777

France

1,291

1,351

1,463

1,666

1,870

1,584

1,664

Germany

27,052

12,822

11,473

14,986

16,371

14,676

17,452

Hungary

0

4

23

0

15

0

1,662

Italy

1,495

1,163

1,307

1,267

1,151

1,339

1,505

Portugal

1,163

867

463

827

1,013

1,028

1,520

Russian Federation

1,938

1,754

1,966

3,091

3,737

3,822

5,591

Slovakia

1,345

1,206

1,355

1,309

2,285

1,916

2,586

Spain

3,362

5,137

4,630

5,441

4,675

4,226

4,371

UK

5,285

7,568

8,825

8,835

8,900

6,312

7,148

52,083

42,798

42,133

47,900

51,410

49,083

57,716

1,526

2,100

12

0

18

0

1

2,071

726

1,097

948

608

535

718

164,858

115,206

112,895

127,491

155,345

122,967

154,233

Of which: Egypt Namibia Togo AMERICAS Of which:

US ASIA Of which: China China Hong Kong SAR China Macao SAR Japan

EUROPE Of which: Austria Czech Rep.

EU total EU excl. internal OCEANIA WORLD

F = forecast, * less than 50 tonnes, - no data Source: FAO

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Asia, China Dominate Global Duck and Goose Meat Production

Table 4. Goose and guinea fowl meat production (tonnes) Region/Country

2000

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

33,286

33,659

33,661

33,686

33,693

33,934

35,510

Egypt

19,700

20,500

20,500

20,500

20,500

20,731

22,300

Madagascar

13,050

12,600

12,600

12,600

12,600

12,600

12,600

AMERICAS

1,797

1,901

1,917

1,934

1,957

1,957

2,257

510

540

540

540

540

540

540

AFRICA Of which:

Of which: Argentina Canada

900

900

900

900

900

900

1,200

1,766,560

1,948,533

1,954,729

2,147,132

2,197,533

2,338,683

2,420,390

China

1,751,895

1,935,508

1,941,742

2,134,628

2,184,962

2,325,915

2,407,200

Israel

4,500

3,410

3,450

3,450

3,450

3,450

3,750

Myanmar

1,930

2,280

2,470

2,500

2,550

2,550

2,700

Turkey

4,250

3,250

2,750

2,000

2,500

2,650

2,650

80,896

91,634

73,947

72,830

71,429

73,255

63,140

Czech Rep.

4,502

3,119

3,000

2,250

1,800

1,500

1,500

France

6,400

5,201

5,040

5,107

5,337

5,406

5,093

Germany

1,633

1,710

1,715

2,057

2,170

2,378

2,650

Hungary

ASIA Of which:

EUROPE Of which:

48,000

35,731

27,181

26,942

25,876

27,214

16,898

Ireland

1,280

1,280

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,200

1,200

Poland

6,900

18,400

18,400

18,400

18,400

18,400

18,400

UK

2,900

2,935

3,085

2,381

1,950

2,254

2,500

72,072

83,534

73,087

71,930

70,529

72,455

62,540

100

120

120

120

120

120

120

1,882,639

2,075,847

2,064,374

2,255,702

2,304,731

2,447,948

2,521,416

EU total OCEANIA WORLD

Source: FAO

GLOBAL ANNUAL GOOSE MEAT GROWTH HITS THREE PER CENT In the decade to 2010, goose meat production expanded by almost three per cent a year as it climbed from 1.9 million tonnes to a little over 2.5 million tonnes, representing 2.6 per cent of world poultry meat output. Unfortunately, these figures (Table 4) include a small quantity of guinea fowl production, as the FAO does not distinguish between these two types of meat.

As Asia recorded an annual growth rate of 3.2 per cent, this region's share of the global total increased from 93.8 per cent to 96 per cent. As Table 4 illustrates, production in China accounts for more than 99 per cent of the regional total. Industry growth over the decade averaged 3.2 per cent, expanding China's output from 1.75 million tonnes to 2.41 million tonnes.

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Europe is the only other region with significant goose production although the total has slipped from 81,000 tonnes in 2000 to less than 64,000 tonnes in 2010, almost entirely because of a collapse in Hungary's industry from 48,000 tonnes to around 17,000 tonnes.

Production has also been cut back in the Czech Republic and France but expansion has been recorded in Germany, and particularly in Poland where output nearly trebled between 2000 and 2005 but has since stagnated at around 18,500 tonnes a year, according to FAO estimates.

Production in Africa has shown a slight upward trend mainly as a result of an increase in Egypt.

Goose production in the Americas appears to be negligible and shows little sign of significant growth.

Canada accounts for more than half this region's total.

FEATUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;ARTICLE Table 5. Exports of fresh and frozen goose and guineafowl meat (tonnes) Region/Country

2000

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

1

0

2

0

2

1

0

24,473

13,092

13,689

14,036

17,745

18,785

2,095

24,276

13,067

13,687

13,986

15,317

16,167

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Indonesia

0

0

0

0

0

0

184

Malaysia

0

24

0

49

2,427

2,617

1,885

23,639

33,315

28,071

30,056

27,917

31,879

30,695

Belgium

412

130

136

20

11

104

223

Germany

383

233

998

1,034

1,003

827

786

Hungary

19,827

12,577

8,963

10,583

10,495

11,860

13,038

0

14,885

17,475

18,015

15,714

18,485

15,903

EU total

23,639

33,315

28,071

30,056

27,916

31,878

30,695

EU excl. internal

19,774

1,228

1,044

1,024

1,276

2,282

3,305

48,113

46,407

41,762

44,092

45,664

50,665

32,790

AFRICA ASIA Of which: China

EUROPE Of which:

Poland

WORLD

Source: FAO

Figure 2. Global goose meat production by region ('000 tonnes)

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Asia, China Dominate Global Duck and Goose Meat Production

Table 6. Imports of fresh and frozen goose and guineafowl meat (tonnes) Region/Country

2000

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

18

102

106

99

197

87

415

Benin

0

94

94

94

155

77

158

Gambia

0

0

0

0

0

0

240

643

1,072

997

1,198

1,049

1,038

996

643

1,044

978

1,164

1,042

1,024

983

13,267

1,251

694

886

499

561

51

25

25

0

0

0

0

25

China

13,057

898

661

829

456

541

0

Japan

18

21

27

28

31

9

9

0

4

0

0

0

0

10

36,242

25,148

23,130

29,106

29,563

27,258

35,040

Austria

3,834

836

862

1,164

1,141

1,639

2,037

Czech Rep.

2,510

1,082

398

483

622

1,149

1,546

France

3,473

1,882

1,371

1,392

1,408

1,351

1,903

24,347

16,520

15,265

20,543

21,429

18,038

23,658

0

337

302

309

291

495

1,263

1,276

1,221

1,137

1,286

1,381

1,367

1,335

35,064

23,389

21,684

27,516

27,898

25,405

32,440

234

7

3

0

0

0

0

43

0

0

1

1

1

1

50,213

27,573

24,927

31,290

31,309

28,945

36,503

AFRICA Of which:

AMERICAS Of which: Mexico ASIA Of which: Armenia

Malaysia EUROPE Of which:

Germany Russian Federation Switzerland EU total EU excl. internal OCEANIA WORLD

Canada accounts for more than half this region's total.

Clearly, future growth will be linked to developments in China. It is believed that a US company is investing in what is expected to be the world's largest duck and goose enterprise in Jiangxi Province, capable of producing some eight million ducks and two million geese a year. In 2010, FAO estimated that China slaughtered some 602 million geese and guinea fowl in 2010, which represented 99 per cent of all these birds killed in Asia and 94 per cent of the world total.

The FAO's data on international goose meat trade includes imports/exports of guinea fowl. Tables 5 and 6 show that the volumes involved are small, representing less than two per cent of world output. The export and import totals do not balance because of timing differences between shipments leaving and ar-

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riving at their destinations. Also, countries record trade differently with some not reporting the poultry meat data by category. Clearly, world exports have seldom exceeded 50,000 tonnes a year.

While Europe accounts for most exports and imports, virtually all this trade is between EU member states.

For China, the quantity of goose meat eaten per person and year appears to have increased between 2000 and 2010 from 1.35kg to 1.75kg.This has impacted on the global picture, increasing average uptake from around 310g to 370g per capita. However, it must be appreciated that of the degrees of estimation involved in these calculations are considerable and so too much attention should not be paid to the changes in the evaluations of consumption.

Research Round-up on Vitamins and Minerals

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Research Round-up on Vitamins and Minerals In the long-running search for ways to make better use of dwindling world resources of phosphate for poultry diets, a review of recent research reveals that phosphorus and calcium levels can be reduced in broiler diets without compromising performance and that copper source can impact phosphorus retention by hens. Folic acid has been shown to affect the immune response, which may help in future to reduce the routine use of antibiotics in feeds, and light has been shed on a possible new role for vitamin E in improving chicken meat quality.

PHOSPHORUS INTERACTIONS IN BROILERS STUDIED Reducing phosphorus and calcium levels during broiler rearing can be achieved without compromising broiler growth or bone development in research from Belgium, while retention of calcium and phosphorus were improved.

The consequences of phosphorus interactions with calcium, phytase and cholecalciferol (a precursor of vitamin D) on broiler performance and mineral retention have been studied by researchers at the Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO) in Melle, Belgium.

Reporting their work in Poultry Science, Evelyne Delezie and colleagues explain that their objective was to determine the effect of calcium, total phosphorus, cholecalciferol and phytase level in the diet on the performance, tibia ash percentage and calcium and phosphorus retention in broilers until slaughter age. Broilers were randomly assigned to 12 treatments, each with six replicates, comprising three diets differing in calcium and phosphorus level:

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Research Round-up on Vitamins and Minerals 1. normal calcium and total phosphorus level (NN)

was found in combination with the NN treatment.

2. normal calcium and low total phosphorus level (NL)

The percentage of retained calcium increased from 33 per cent to 41 per cent and 48 per cent when the imbalanced diet was replaced by the NN and LL balanced diets, respectively.

3. low calcium and total phosphorus level (LL).

Broilers were also given two levels of cholecalciferol and two levels of phytase.

The normal levels of calcium and total phosphorus for the starter, grower, and finisher phases were 0.90, 0.82, 0.74 per cent and 0.67, 0.62, 0.57 per cent, respectively.The low calcium and total phosphorus levels for the three phases were 0.67, 0.60, 0.52 per cent and 0.57, 0.51, 0.46 per cent, respectively.

Broilers of the NL treatment attained the lowest bodyweight, whereas the bodyweights of the NN and LL groups were comparable. Cholecalciferol significantly affected the bodyweight, with differences up to 2.6 and 1.2 per cent for the starter and grower phases, respectively.The highest cholecalciferol effect

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Phosphorus release from phytate was 64 and 67 per cent for the NL and LL diets, respectively. Phytase and cholecalciferol had significantly favourable effects on retention values but these effects were dependent on calcium and total phosphorus levels and their ratio.

Both diets with the balanced calcium/total phosphorus ratio resulted in the best performance, highest tibia ash percentage and phosphorus release from phytate, concluded Delezie and colleagues. A reduction of the Aviagen (2009) recommended phosphorus requirements by 25 to 30 per cent and calcium by 15 to 20 per cent over the various phases did not negatively affect performance or bone development in this work, and improved calcium and total phos-

FEATURE ARTICLE horus retention. The effects of supplementing cholecalciferol and phytase were additive but not significant and no synergy was observed between these additives.

COPPER SOURCE AFFECTS PHOSPHORUS RETENTION IN HENS

supplemented with copper and those fed diets supplemented with Cu proteinate in the second experiment.

The inclusion of phytase to a low-phosphorus diet effectively supported and allowed almost the same eggshell quality and phosphorus retention compared with the high-phosphorus diet (0.24 per cent available phosphorus).

The influence of different dietary copper sources on eggshell quality and phosphorus retention in laying hens were investigated by researchers based at Istan-

Feeding diets low in phosphorus together with 300 units of phytase and copper from three different sources in the current experiment did not result in any

“Canadian researchers have investigated the effects of the water-soluble vitamin, folic acid on the immune response of young hens, and they were able to identify some significant positive effects.” bul University in Turkey.There were no effects on the eggshell but one of the copper sources, combined with the low-phosphorus diet and added phytase enzyme, reduced the retention of phosphorus by the young hens.

Writing in the Journal of Applied Poultry Research, A.Y. Pekel and colleagues at Istanbul, together with a coauthor from The Pennsylvania State University in the US, assessed the effects of dietary supplementation with phytase and prophylactic levels (250mg/kg) of copper (Cu) from various sources (inorganic Cu sulphate versus organic sources, Cu lysine and Cu proteinate) on eggshell quality and phosphorus retention of layers that were fed low-phosphorus diets (0.11 per cent available phosphorus).

In the first experiment, 120 Lohmann Brown hens, 40 weeks of age, were assigned to one of five dietary treatments to evaluate eggshell quality (eight replicates per treatment and three birds per replice). At 45 weeks of age, eight chickens in each treatment were placed in metabolic cages individually and subjected to the same treatments as in experiment 1 to determine phosphorus retention.

No significant differences were observed among the treatments in terms of eggshell thickness, eggshell weight, percentage of damaged eggs, and specific gravity at the end of the first experiment. Feed consumption of the hens fed the Cu lysine diets was significantly lower than hens fed diets that were not

decrease in eggshell quality. However, the use of supplementary copper to provide 250ppm from Cu lysine in low-phosphorus diets plus 300 units of phytase decreased phosphorus retention.

EFFECTS OF FOLIC ACID ON IMMUNE RESPONSE INVESTIGATED Canadian researchers have investigated the effects of the water-soluble vitamin, folic acid on the immune response of young hens, and they were able to identify some significant positive effects.

In a paper published in Poultry Science, P.M. Munyaka and colleagues at the University of Manitoba in Canada explain that they investigated the effects of dietary folic acid supplementation on immunological parameters in young laying hens under acute conditions of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge.

Twenty-four Shaver White laying hens at 24 weeks of age were fed two diets in a completely randomised design. The diets were wheat-soybean based, with either 0 or 4mg of supplemental folic acid per kilogram of diet. At 32 weeks of age, six hens from each dietary treatment were injected intravenously with 8mg kg bodyweight of either LPS or saline. Four hours after injection, blood was collected and the hens were euthanised to obtain spleen and caecal tonsils.

Heterophil:lymphocyte ratio, CD3+, CD4+, CD8+ T cells, and CD4+:CD8+ cells in the blood and spleen

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Research Round-up on Vitamins and Minerals were not affected by dietary FA. Relative to salineinjected hens, LPS-injected hens had fewer CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, and CD4+:CD8+ cells in the blood, and no difference was found in the spleen.

Total protein, albumin and globulin were found to be higher in folic acid-supplemented hens than the control. However, total protein, albumin, and globulins decreased in the LPS-injected hens compared with the saline control.

Expression of interleukin (IL)-1Β in caecal tonsils decreased in folic acid-supplemented hens but no dietary influence was found on the expression of other genes in both the spleen and caecal tonsils.

Lipopolysaccharide up-regulated expression of IL-10 and interferon (IFN)-γ in the spleen, and IL-1Β, IL10, and IFN-γ in the cecal tonsils, whereas the expression of Toll-like receptor (TLR)-4 and IL-8 was not influenced by LPS in the spleen and caecal tonsils.

There was a diet × challenge interaction for total IgG, and cytokines IL-1Β and IL-18 in the spleen as well as IL-18 in the caecal tonsils, according to Manyuka and colleagues. They concluded that there were few interactions of dietary folic acid and LPS. However, folic acid increased biochemical constituents, enhanced generation of total IgG and exhibited pleoitropic effects in inflammatory responses.

EXTRA VITAMIN E FOR BROILERS HELPS PREVENT NUTRITIONAL MYOPATHY Additional vitamin E in the diet of broilers had some effects on reducing nutritional myopathy, a condition that reduces chicken meat quality, according to new research from Canada.

Nutritional myopathy in broiler chickens is a condition that is generally asymptomatic but leads to a loss of meat quality, according to B. Guetchom at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada and co-authors there and at Couvoir Scott and Quebec's ministry of agriculture (MAPAQ). According to their paper in Journal of Applied Poultry Research, this condition could sometimes be associated with suboptimal or deficient levels of vitamin E in the diet.

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The objectives of this study were to assess the effect of extra dietary vitamin E in a commercial diet on muscle integrity and to determine an efficient diagnostic test for early detection of muscle damage, subsequently to adjust vitamin E levels in the diet.

One-day-old male broiler chicks were randomly assigned to two dietary treatments: a commercial diet in which up to 50mg per kg of vitamin E was added, or a commercial diet without extra vitamin E. On days 28, 35, 42 and 49, blood samples were taken to measure plasma vitamin E and creatine kinase (CK) activity. Both pectoralis superficialis and adductor magnus muscles were sampled for histological examination, and degenerated fibres were counted.

Plasma levels of vitamin E were higher in chickens from the test group, whereas creatine kinase activity was not different between the groups. Fewer damaged fibres were observed in the pectoral muscle at 28 days in chickens receiving the diet supplemented with extra vitamin E. Guetchom and co-authors concluded that adding vitamin E to a conventional diet increased plasma vitamin E and mildly decreased the number of damaged fibres in the pectoral muscle of young broilers. They remarked that blood creatine kinase activity was not a reliable biochemical indicator of mild muscle degeneration in broiler chickens.

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EuroTier 2012 Preview: Focus on Poultry The international trade show for the livestock sector, EuroTier, will be held once again in November, including a particular focus on the poultry industry, entitled 'World Poultry Show', as well as a wide range of exhibits of general interest to producers and a full conference programme.

According to the organiser, DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft; German Agricultural Society), EuroTier 2012 is the only international exhibition in Europe for professional animal production that covers all sectors of the industry comprehensively â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cattle, pig and poultry farming as well as aquaculture. Compared to the 2010 event, there will be 30 per cent more show space and 400 additional exhibits at EuroTier 2012, which will be held from 13 to 16 November at the world's largest Exhibition Grounds in Hanover, Germany - a convenient location for business contacts to Eastern and Western Europe but also the forum for all members of the industry throughout the world.

In response to the additional demand on the part of exhibitors, DLG has integrated six further halls, undertaken changes in the hall allocations and improved the exhibition key areas concept.This will make it easier for visitors from all over the world to compare the products and innovations in their specific fields of interest.

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EuroTier 2012 Preview: Focus on Poultry

The poultry sector will be concentrated in Halls 8 and 9. Halls 11 and 12 will cover the pig sector and the cattle sector will be located in Halls 13, 25 and 27. The programme for the cross-species sectors is based in Halls 14, 15, 16, 17, 23 and 26, aquaculture in Hall 23, and BioEnergy Decentral chiefly in Halls 21, 22, 24 and partly in Halls 25 and 26.

The majority of the visitors are decision-makers from farming enterprises ready to invest. They are

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joined by large numbers of industrial buyers, consultants, dealers, veterinarians and academic and research staff.

WORLD POULTRY SHOW In what the organisers promise to be this year's 'highlight of the international poultry industry', the World Poultry Show will again be part of EuroTier 2012.

FEATUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;ARTICLE

For visitors from the poultry segment, DLG is promising synergies with the cross-species exhibition sectors, such as feed and feed storage, animal health and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) for animal housing, that are presented in a more comprehensive programme here than at any other exhibition.

INNOVATIONS AND TRENDS AT EUROTIER 2012 EuroTier offers exhibitors the opportunity to introduce their latest innovations for machinery, equipment and farm inputs as well as for management of professional animal husbandry.This year, with 300 innovations submitted by a total of 182 exhibitors from 23 countries, EuroTier has reached a new record.

and broad basis of raw materials (feed materials) for animal husbandry are being shown to visitors in Hall 17 at EuroTier 2012, according to DLG. The most important of the over 600 feedstuffs listed in EU feed law and Germany's positive list will be presented in a 'Feed Gallery' with a profile of their provenance and quality. In addition, selected topical questions concerning feed supply, quality and quality assurance as well as ecological effects will be addressed, broken down into the various feed groups. A further segment of the Special will demonstrate how raw materials for feeding productive animals are refined by means of hydrothermal treatment so that they can be used more efficiently, and how needs-driven and optimised feed rations or complete feeds result from the many different individual feedstuffs to be found in the broad feed base.

For details of these innovations, click here.

SPECIAL 'FEED GALLERY' Europe's dairy, meat and egg production requires large quantities of high quality feeds.Their availability, quality and value for money significantly influence the profitability of animal husbandry, animal health and the quality of products of animal origin. Furthermore, considerable environmental impacts are connected with the nutrient conversion of feeds into animal products or 'improvement' as it is known (consumption of natural resources, emissions).The wide range

The 'Feed Gallery' Special will allow expert visitors to get to know new and uncommon feedstuffs more closely and to find answers to their own questions regarding the quality and suitability of certain feedstuffs.

ANIMAL WELFARE INFO CENTRE With its 'Animal Welfare Info Centre', DLG is for the first time offering a discussion platform on socially critical topics at EuroTier 2012. Two round-table discussion panels with professional presenters will be held daily in Hall 26.

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FEATURE ARTICLE The panels will include both experts and representatives of social groupings. These discussion events will be supplemented by information islands on the subject of animal welfare in animal husbandry and management. All this will provide exhibition visitors with topical and practical knowledge about the many aspects of the focal theme of animal welfare and be able to share ideas about the best solutions with experts.

BIOENERGY DECENTRAL The integration of BioEnergy Decentral into the agricultural setting of EuroTier has been a resounding success. The whole bandwidth of technological developments in the fields of bioenergy, renewable energies, machinery and equipment and concepts addressing all aspects of decentralised energy supply will be shown in separate exhibition halls. Here, DLG collaborates closely with VDMA Power Systems and the Association of Local Utilities (VKU).

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with partners from the fields of business, academia, consultancy, trade associations and organisations, DLG is presenting a comprehensive technical programme again this year too to complement offerings by exhibitors.This includes international conferences and events on current trends and key developments in the industry.

International Poultry Day will be held on 12 November 2012 with a lecture conference organised by the Central Association of German Poultry Producers (ZDG), the European Poultry Club (EPC) and DLG entitled '10 Years of European Poultry Production – Yesterday – Today – Tomorrow'.This will be followed by the International EuroTier Poultry Event.

EuroTier will take place at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds on 13 to 16 November 2012.

For more information about all aspects of the show, click here for the English language version of the EuroTier 2012 web site; other language options can be accessed by clicking here.

For the third time, the bpt (Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte; Federal Association of Practising Veterinarians) will be holding its annual congress and associated specia list exhibition,Veterinary Medicine, at the Exhibition Grounds in Hanover, overlapping with EuroTier.

The record participation by veterinarians at both the bpt Congress and EuroTier at the last event in 2010 clearly underscores the synergies. For veterinarians, both events with their own specific information programmes are indispensable and can be managed efficiently with just one trip.

INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL PROGRAMME Last but by no means least, DLG has organised a attractive technical programme with information, discussion forums and international conferences on topical animal husbandry issues will complement the technical exhibits presented by the exhibitors.

EuroTier will represent a forum for all aspects of professional animal husbandry, says DLG. Together

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Eurotier 2012 Special CID LINES 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY STARTS AT EUROTIER

DIAMOND V BEGINS 70TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION

GERMANY - Next year, CID Lines NV celebrates its 25th anniversary. A party that should not go by unnoticed: the company starts celebrating at EuroTier in Hall 15, Stand B38.

US - Diamond V, the industry leader in microbialbased fermentation research and technology innovation, has begun commemorating its 70th anniversary.

Diamond V announced the upcoming milestone at the groundbreaking ceremony and open house for its high-tech global headquarters on 24 August 2012.

The year 2013 stands for the 25 years of experience that CID LINES has collected. For twenty-five years now, CID LINES has provided hygiene products and solutions for all sectors.

The progression and the evolution that CID LINES has made is huge. Starting as a small player amongst others, but in a relatively short time, CID has become a world player in hygiene among others. Together with its subsidiaries in Poland, France, Spain, UK, Middle East, China, Latin America and its collaboration with renowned multinationals and the FAO, it has been able to establish a turnover of €50 million and a yearly growth of 20 per cent.

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Diamond V will promote the anniversary with the slogan 'Celebrating 70 Years as the Trusted Experts in Nutrition and Health' through the end of 2013. Diamond V’s booth at EuroTier, held on 13 to 16 November 2012 in Hanover, Germany, will be one of the first events to highlight the 70th anniversary celebration.

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EUROTIER 2012: WORLD POULTRY SHOW: KEY HIGHLIGHT FOR GLOBAL SECTOR GERMANY - Reflecting EuroTier’s continuing overall growth, the World Poultry Show will this year feature 280 poultry specialists, which represents a marked increase since the last edition.

All leading providers of poultry solutions will be present at this event, which is held during EuroTier 2012 (13-16 November), including suppliers of breeding, husbandry and processing equipment and technology.

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Notably, 70 per cent of these exhibitors come from outside Germany, which clearly underlines the World Poultry Show’s global reach.

“The World Poultry Show attracts exhibitors and visitors from around the world, making it the ideal international meeting place,” says Dr Karl Schlösser, project manager, EuroTier.

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AB VISTA PRESENTS BENEFITS OF FEED ENZYMES AT EUROTIER

GERMANY - Termotecnica Pericoli has many reasons to celebrate this year at EuroTier 2012, with 45 years of innovation behind them.

GERMANY - Technical Manager, Dr Petra Philipps, will present 'Economical and environmental benefits of feed enzymes in Europe' at the Poultry Forum at EuroTier.

Along with the display of their core range, there are a number of products which will be highlighted during EuroTier 2012.

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AB Vista, a leading global supplier of micro-ingredients for the animal feed industry, will be exhibiting at EuroTier 2012, the world's top event for animal production.

Technical Manager, Dr Petra Philipps, will hold a lecture in German on Wednesday 14 November at 16:20 in the Poultry Forum, entitled 'Economical and environmental benefits of feed enzymes in Europe'.

The AB Vista team will be on hand for media interviews or briefings, with information on how Econase XT can help raise standards of performance by optimising feed efficiency whilst offering cost savings.The company will be located...

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EUROTIER 2012 SPECIAL DANISCO ANIMAL NUTRITION EXHIBITS IN DUPONT LIVERY GERMANY - Danisco Animal Nutrition, a business segment within DuPont Industrial Biosciences will be exhibiting in the new DuPont livery at EuroTier.

The combined strength and depth of research and applications development, resulting from the integration of Danisco into DuPont, brings a range of exciting new opportunities to our partners and customers.

INTERNATIONAL POULTRY DAY 2012 GERMANY - EuroTier 2012 and the World Poultry Show will kick off with a pre-show event, International Poultry Day, to be held on 12 November. The event is being organised by the European Poultry Club (EPC) in partnership with the German Poultry Association (ZDG) and the DLG (German Agricultural Society).

This year’s edition is a particularly special occasion since it will mark the 10th anniversary of the EPC.

The company's mission remains to develop marketdriven solutions that anticipate and meet the needs of the animal protein industry. These solutions will further decrease feed costs, increase animal productivity and reduce environmental impact.

As one of world's fastest growing livestock sectors, the poultry industry faces many unique challenges, and International Poultry Day brings poultry professionals from around the world together to tackle them.

Visit Danisco Animal Nutrition in Hall 14, stand F48 to find out how its solutions can improve the flexibility of raw material usage, help overcome rising feed costs and maintain your profitability.

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With its theme ‘European poultry production yesterday, today and tomorrow’, the event will cover topics ranging from genetic selection in poultry to market trends and consumer behaviour.

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GERMANY - Evonik Industries AG produces feed additives at six locations in five countries and is the only company in the world to manufacture and market from a single source all four of the important amino acids for animal nutrition.

GERMANY - This year at EuroTier,Aviagen is bringing a ‘breath of innovation’ to stand 09F06 with the inclusion of the Aviagen Tech Centre.

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MetAMINO® Biolys® (L-lysine) ThreAMINO® (L-threonine) TrypAMINO® (L-tryptophan)

Mepron® a rumen-protected DL-Methionine for dairy cows and CreAMINO® a feed additive for broiler completes the product range..

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The company always strives to adopt new technologies and is showcasing different ways of continuing customer support.An interactive section, incorporating touch screens, has been included in the new-look stand design.Visitors can explore the wide variety of Aviagen literature including manuals, guides, posters and technical articles on a vast array of subjects and enjoy an interactive experience exploring the world of Aviagen.

In addition, a number of technical tools, including thermal imaging cameras, shank length measures, grill sizers and feed sieves will all be on display with Aviagen personnel being on hand to give advice on the best techniques and tips to get maximum flock performance.

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EUROTIER 2012 SPECIAL CAREFREE ENZYMES AT EUROTIER GERMANY - If you have a parasite, fly or ammonia problems, CareFree Enzymes could help.

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CareFree Enzymes is an American company that manufactures natural blends of enzymes that are free of bacteria and work in all types of environmental conditions. Their enzyme products are 100 per cent environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and biodegradable. Currently, there is nothing as strong and as safe on the market as CareFree Enzymes all-natural products.

CareFree Enzyme products will work on and around all animals - poultry, pigs, cows, horses and goats with long-lasting results.

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EUROTIER 2012 SPECIAL OPTIVITE PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE MYCOTOXIN BINDER - ULTRABOND GERMANY - Visit Optivite's stand at EuroTier 2012 (13 to 16 November, Hall 17, E16) and see how Ultrabond from Optivite can make a difference to your business.

Recent global concerns regarding mycotoxin contamination of feedstuffs originating from undesirable environmental conditions has stimulated a renewed interest in mycotoxin binders.

Furthermore, the World Health Organization (WHO) currently estimates that approximately 25 per cent of world crops are contaminated by mycotoxins annually.Therefore, no region or country is immune from mycotoxin contamination, further emphasising the necessity for animal producers to adapt effective control measure to combat the constant threat of potential contamination.

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FOCUS ON FEED AT EUROTIER 2012 GERMANY - Visitors to EuroTier 2012 will, for the first time, be able to see the variety and range of the raw materials used in the animal feed industry, located in a special focus area.

Accounting for some 60 to 70 per cent of animal production costs, feed plays an indisputably significant role in animal production. Among the range of inputs required for livestock production, quality feed is by far the single most important variable determining the success and profitability of milk, meat and egg production.

European regulations require that feed should fulfill certain quality requirements which include full traceability and accurate labelling. Feed manufacturers must operate according to harmonised feed hygiene standards. This requires that good hygiene practices are carried out across all levels of agricultural production, starting from feed production at the farm level.

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THREE INNOVATIONS AT EUROTIER BY VOSTERMANS VENTILATION GERMANY - During the EuroTier 2012 Vostermans Ventilation presents two new products and one new fan concept.

The Multifan V-FloFan offers the grower the possibility to obtain high energy savings, while improving the uniformity of the flock and creating dry litter.

The vertical flow fan is equipped with a specially designed hood for distributing the warm air in the top of the building and throughout the complete house.

The Comoco, an intelligent fan drive, offers the possibility for energy-efficient control speed control of three-phase fans. The control is based on a 0-10V input signal and on advanced frequency controller technology. The fan speed can be controlled accurately according to user requirements.

Due to market requirements and regulations,Vostermans Ventilation introduces a new fan concept: the Multifan.

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BELGIUM - Swii’Flo, Roxell’s newest poultry drinking system, maintains an excellent drinking water quality and house hygiene. The one-armed drip cup allows easy access to the drinking nipples.

GERMANY - The future of agriculture lies not with new technologies or policies but in the hands of today's youth. In recognition of the important role the young of today play in shaping tomorrow's agricultural landscape, EuroTier 2012 welcomes all young farmers and students with a series of career-oriented talks at Young Farmers Day.

A reusable disc filter removes impurities from the water thus preventing the formation of a bio-film in the water pipes.

The double sealing of the nipples and the watertight breather unit avoid leakage, which keeps the quality of the litter in good condition even during flushing.

The ingeniously developed flush controller allows the grower to flush his lines fast and thoroughly.

That explains the origin of the name based on swift flow. The flush controller is also ideal for the precise dosing of vaccines or medications.

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To be held on Thursday, 15 November, the event caters to all interested students and young farmers.

The day-long event will feature a broad range of topics relevant to young farmers and would-be agriculturists, such as trainee opportunities at DLG, what farm apprenticeship entails and career tips on the different agricultural sectors.

Job forums in the poultry, swine, cattle and nutrition sectors will help young participants align their career expectations with actual field practice. Ending the day's event is an international...

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HEERING SHOWCASES CHICK TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS GERMANY - Heering provides innovative and sustainable solutions for the transport of your day old chicks. During EuroTier 2012 Heering will demonstrate to you the latest insights in day old chick transport.

Improving transport performance

Among its innovations are: ENHANCED CLIMATE CONTROL You will be able to experience the higher ventilation capacity and air distribution. This provides a uniform interior climate and an optimal oxygen level, resulting in enhanced animal welfare.

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Poultry Industry News HIGH FEED COSTS HINDER VENEZUELA POULTRY EXPANSION VENEZUELA - Domestic poultry production and consumption is expected to continue expanding in 2012 and 2013, although imports will take a large share of the market as domestic output is pressured by fixed output prices and high feed costs. The government continues to play an active role as a poultry supplier and importer through its state-owned food distribution networks According to the Venezuelan Poultry Federation, FENAVI, (Federaci贸n Venezolana de Avicultura) the average monthly production of chicken in 2011 was about 80,000 metric tons and it should increase to 86,400 metric tons in 2012.

The average production of eggs for human consumption during 2011 was 1,180,000 boxes of 360 units and it is estimated to increase about four per cent in 2012.

According to FENAVI, the total per capita consumption of all meat in Venezuela is approximately 73.5kg.

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DANISCO ANIMAL NUTRITION PROMOTES HEALTHY NUTRITION SOLUTIONS UK - Danisco Animal Nutrition, a business segment of DuPont, pioneered the development and production of feed enzymes and betaine for use in commercial animal production.

Supported by a globally respected and widely published technical team, Danisco Animal Nutrition brings customer-driven solutions to the animal protein industry.

These healthy nutrition solutions continue to increase animal productivity, reduce feed costs and improve feed nutrient utilisation for pig and poultry diets.

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Poultry Industry News FDA APPROVES MEASURE TO LOWER AFLATOXIN IN FEED

NOVUS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF PROBIOTIC

US - In response to a request from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed temporarily to allow corn containing more than 20ppb of aflatoxin to be blended with corn found to have lower or negative aflatoxin levels in animal feed.

US - Novus International, Inc. has announced the launch of SPORULIN Direct-Fed Microbial (DFM) for the poultry industry. This new DFM was developed at the University of Arkansas after five years of research and is currently manufactured by Pacific Vet Group-USA. Novus has the exclusive distribution rights in most markets around the world.

In a letter, the FDA said: "Given the recent weather conditions this year, we do not object to providing temporary relief to allow the mixing or blending of corn with aflatoxin levels above 20 parts per billion (ppb) with corn found to have lower or negative aflatoxin levels."

Before being fed or sold for livestock feed, all blended corn must be tested to determine its aflatoxin level.

The blended corn must be clearly identified and labelled for animal feed use only and cannot contain corn with levels greater than 300ppb.

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Novus is proud to add SPORULIN® direct-fed microbial to its industry-leading poultry gut health portfolio.

The research behind the development of SPORULIN involved screening literally millions of potential isolates against rigorous selection criteria, followed by extensive laboratory and field testing.

The result was a unique, proprietary blend of three specifically selected strains of Bacillus subtilis that work well in combination and, more importantly, perform well in the animal.

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CLFMA OF INDIA ELECTS NEW CHAIRMAN INDIA - Following an election in Kolkata, Dr Dinesh Bhosale has become the 23rd Chairman of the Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers’ Association (CLFMA) of India. Dr Bhosale is Regional Sales Director in South Asia for AB Vista, the global supplier of micro-ingredients to the animal feed industry. He has both a PhD and an MVSc in Animal Nutrition from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute.

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Taking over from Mr. Balram Singh Yadav, Managing Director of Godrej Agrovet Ltd., Dr Bhosale will now chair the CLFMA until September 2014. Deputy Chairmen for the same two-year term are: Mr. Rahul Kumar, Managing Director of Amul Dairy; Dr. Sandeep Karkhanis, Country Director of Cargill Animal Nutrition; and Mr. Amit Saraogi, Managing Director of Anmol Feeds. Dr. P G Phalke (ICC Impex) is Honorary Secretary and Dr. Sameer Sawant (DSM) is Treasurer.

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Poultry Industry News AVIPLUS P APPROVED AS A FEED ADDITIVE

SATURDAY CHICKEN 'SHOULD BE ORGANIC'

ITALY - Italian specialist in microencapsulation technology for animal feeds,Vetagro S.p.A., has announced that AviPlus速 P has obtained EU authorisation as a feed additive for chickens and minor avian species after a positive opinion from the European Food Safety Authority confirming product safety and efficacy in poultry production.

DENMARK - Some people believe that organic chicken is the ideal meat to serve if you would like a delicious and healthy meal. To convince more consumers into this way of thinking and to increase the demand for organic chicken, scientists at Aarhus University are working on different strategies in order to produce chickens of distinctive quality.

The equivalent product for weaned piglets (AviPlus S) was approved by the EU in 2010.

In the research project, the effect of different feeding strategies, chicken breeds and time of slaughter on meat quality and health and welfare of the chickens is being investigated.

The year 2012 marks important milestones in Vetagro's history: it is the 30th anniversary of the company's foundation, and the successful EU authorisation of AviPlus P. AviPlus is a highly innovative third-generation encapsulated product for use in animal nutrition. The novelty of Vetagro's technology is supported by a number of patents granted to protect the intellectual property involved: EU Patent EP1391155 B1; US Patent...

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Three different organic breeds are used in the project. One of them is the Hubbard breed JA757, one of the most commonly used breeds in organic broiler production in Denmark. The two other breeds are French.They are slower-growing than JA757 and also differ in their behaviour, being generally more sociable and explorative. Behaviour may...

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Feeding & Nutrition FLOGENIC: BETTER WATER QUALITY FOR OPTIMAL ANIMAL PERFORMANCE UK - The major determining factor influencing animal health status, growth performance and importantly farm profitability is gastrointestinal health, according to Optivite.

The success of any animal essentially requires a finely balanced intestinal environment associated with an effective low-energy cost immune system. This ensures optimal digestive, absorptive, and barrier function, in addition to a stable indigenous gut microflora.

Harmful bacteria like E.coli or Salmonella may colonise the gastrointestinal tract thus establishing clinical and sub-clinical infections, ultimately affecting growth performance. A reduction in feed intake, daily live weight gain, feed efficiency and social interactions are generally observed in bacterial infected animals.

Furthermore, poultry are highly susceptible to opportunistic infections during the first few days after hatching.This observation has been attributed to the functional immaturity of the immune system immediately after hatching. To combat this constant threat of bacterial infections producers need establish an effective disease control...

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NFU REACTS TO EU RENEWABLE PROPOSALS UK - The National Farmers Union is calling on the EU to forge joined-up policies that support both the production of food and renewable fuel after the European Commission proposed changing key targets and goals that underpin Europe’s emerging biofuels industry.

The Commission proposals are wide-ranging and potentially highly damaging to the UK agricultural industry. However, the proposed five per cent cap on ‘food crops’ with no real justification in evidence and a disproportionate increase in the threshold for greenhouse gas (GHG) savings raise the most serious questions about the efficacy of the proposals.

The changes include increasing the greenhouse gas emissions savings target from 35 per cent emissions saving against fossil fuels to 60 per cent and introducing five per cent cap on cereal, starch, sugar and oilseed crops as feedstocks to produce biofuels.

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Poultry Industry News ANIMAL TRANSPORT RULES MUST BE PROPERLY ENFORCED, SAYS AG COMMITTEE EU - Member states must do more to improve the welfare of animals in transit by enforcing rules, checking journey times and imposing dissuasive penalties on offenders, say Agriculture Committee MEPs. To shorten journeys to abattoirs, the EU should also promote the use of local ones and consider an eighthour, EU-wide limit on journey times, they add.

"Long-distance animal transport causes suffering to animals and increases costs for consumers. Unlike the Commission, we believe that animal transport requires immediate action, in particular to reduce the numbers of animals transported and transport times," said rapporteur, Janusz Wojciechowski (ECR, PL). The resolution was voted with 31 in favour, four against and three abstentions.

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IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF FREE-RANGE POULTRY PRODUCTION AUSTRALIA - According to researchers at The University of Sydney, free-range broilers and layers are less efficient converters of feed into saleable meat and eggs, and generally have higher mortality than conventionally-reared poultry.

In broilers, the performance gap has been quantified as a 10-12 point increase in Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR). This does not consider the intake, by some birds, of dry matter (DM) from the range, and a 2-3 per cent increase in mortality in free-range compared with conventionally-reared birds (Durali et al., 2012).

A new Poultry CRC project led by Dr Aaron Cowieson (Director of the University of Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Poultry Research Foundation) aims to establish the principle reasons for the observed performance gap between free-range and conventionally reared broilers and layers. This project will then evaluate a range of nutritional interventions in an attempt to reduce the magnitude of this performance gap.

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Health & Welfare News NEW VACCINE TO PROTECT AGAINST COSTLY POULTRY DISEASE

CAGE EGG PRODUCTION DELIVERS WELFARE TO HENS

UK - An innovation in protecting chickens against E.coli bacteria has been achieved with the launch of the first modified live vaccine by Pfizer Animal Health.

AUSTRALIA - The Australian Egg Corporation Limited (AECL) has spoken out in support of eggs produced from caged hens.

The Poulvac® E.coli vaccine, which can be used from one day of age, is set to bring major benefits in safeguarding the health of broilers, pullets for egg laying and breeding stock.

Responding to a new Animals Australia campaign against caged egg production and moves by Coles to stop selling Coles brand caged eggs from the New Year, AECL Managing Director, James Kellaway, said: “Purely banning eggs from one egg production system is misguided. The decision should be a consumer’s based on their personal choice and budget. Families shouldn’t be manipulated by activists."

E.coli is a costly, widespread problem for the UK poultry industry. It is one of the most significant bacterial pathogens found in chicks during the first week, leading to problems throughout the life of a flock including inferior performance, lack of uniformity and increased mortality.

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There are three recognised egg farming systems, Caged, Barn and Free-Range. Caged eggs comprise 55 per cent of the retail market, demonstrating that it is what customers desire. Good labelling is key to providing consumers with the information they need to assist them with their purchasing decisions.

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NEW ANTIBIOTIC LAWS INTRODUCED IN GERMANY

MERIAL, DSM COLLABORATE ON ALGAE BASED VACCINE

GERMANY - The use of antibiotics in animal production is to be reduced significantly in Germany.

GLOBAL - DSM Nutritional Products has entered into a collaboration with Merial Limited to develop animal health vaccines using DSM's proprietary algal expression system.

A new nationwide database is expected to help exchange information between authorities, allowing stricter control than previously.

Under new regulations, owners must document the use of antibiotics.

"The key point of the drug law is to reduce the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry effectively. This reform will not miss the target," said Federal Agriculture Minister Ilse Aigner in Berlin.

"The states and the federal government of Germany must pull together and do our utmost to stop the excessive use of veterinary drugs.This is only possible if we tackle the root - and more importantly in those companies where it is necessary."

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DSM Nutritional Products, a subsidiary of Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has announced that it has entered into a collaboration with Merial Limited under a Development and Option to License Agreement to develop animal health vaccines using DSM's proprietary algal expression system.

For decades, the production of vaccines for both animal and human diseases has relied on the use of complex production processes. Alternative methods, such as the one being explored by Merial and DSM using microbial algae as the growth platform, may present a faster and more efficient production method.

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Poultry Industry News HY-LINE INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES TECHNICAL MANAGER UK - Hy-Line International has announced the appointment of Dr Aidan Leek as Technical Manager of Hy-Line UK International.

Dr Leek will provide nutritional and technical support for Hy-Line customers. Dr Leek joined Hy-Line on September 3rd and will work closely with Regional Business Managers as well as the UK sales and technical team and colleagues within the E.W. Group European layer distribution companies.

Dr Leek has more than 10 years experience in the broiler and layer sectors providing nutrition, feed manufacture and feeding advice.

He previously worked for a European nutrition company, providing technical support to the United Kingdom and Russia. Dr Leek received his PhD in Nutrition from University College Dublin.

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Breeding & Genetics COBB-SASSO MEETS DEMAND FOR HIGHER WELFARE

AVIAGEN GETTING CLOSER TO CUSTOMERS IN RUSSIA

GERMANY & THE NETHERLANDS - Growing interest in free-range chicken in Germany and the Netherlands has led to the introduction of the CobbSasso breed into these markets.

RUSSIA - Russia is a huge market but in the last few years simply being able to manage supply has not been enough.

The demand for slower growing chickens reared more extensively represents a niche market that is becoming more significant in both countries where animal welfare is influencing consumer choice.

The introduction of the CobbSasso 175 follows the move into Hungary two years ago where the product is aimed at the ‘certified' and ‘intermediate' sectors of the market.

Last year one of Germany’s leading producers, Wiesenhof-Privathof, launched a new brand based on the breed for chickens reared on free range, organic and other higher welfare systems.

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Russia has a stated aim to be self-sufficient in agriculture so as well as quality, locality is also important with customers looking for close support, service when needed and the chance to share knowledgenot easy when this could involve thousands of miles of travel.

Neil Clark, Technical Service Manager at Aviagen explains why locality is a vital part of customer support: "Of course in poultry breeding, proximity to customers and strong service often go hand in hand.The quicker chicks can be placed on a farm inside the critical first 24 hours, the better they will perform, it is why Aviagen has the largest footprint of any breeding company, we want to be as close to our customers as possible.

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Poultry Industry News SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR AGRESEARCH NZ NEW ZEALAND - On-farm pest control, new valueadded products and improved environmental performance are three of the significant contributions made by AgResearch scientists to New Zealand's agricultural economy over the past year, according to its 2012 annual report.

At the same time, the country's largest scientific organisation has sought to realign itself more closely with its farmer, government, industry sector and other stakeholders, says Chief Executive Dr Tom Richardson.

“There is still much to do and we have valued the willingness of our sector partners to engage with us,” he says.

“This greater interface will improve the implementation and impact of our science, and is increasing the level of private sector co-investment in research and development.”

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HEALTHY FLOCK ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESSFUL FINAL PRODUCT US - “Providing adequate, good quality water supply to growing flocks is critical to good performance.

Water makes up 70 per cent of a chicken’s body weight and 85 per cent of chicks, therefore it is essential to maintain the bird’s water weight,” remarked Gary Hogue, Regional Technical Manager for Aviagen, during USPOULTRY’s Poultry Production and Health Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee (TN).

Mr Hogue discussed essential factors that can come between a healthy flock and output, such as water drinker line height, number of birds per drinker, and clogged water filters. He stated: “Chicks go through large amounts of growth, and chickens consume approximately twice as much water as feed. Therefore breeders have to control the water intake and supply, since it does influence performance.”

Dr Sarge Bilgili, professor at Auburn University, provided information on strategi...

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Biosecurity & Hygiene AXCENTIVE TO PRESENT HALAMID DISINFECTANT AT EUROTIER

RED MITE CONTROL WITH RESISTANCE TO MOISTURE

GERMANY - Axcentive will be presenting its Halamid® universal disinfectant at the well-known livestock show in Hannover, EuroTier.

UK - There are many red mite control products on the market, however, FOSSILSHIELD is a non-toxic diatomaceous earth and is unique in its ability to accept an electrostatic charge due to its high resistance to moisture, according to PCS Poultry.

This year, Axcentive will partner up with distributor, Dr. Schumacher GmbH and JBS in one big stand.

Several technical and commercial staff from Axcentive will be available to talk to farmers, veterinarians, distributors and other interested parties from all over Europe and beyond.

Toby Heppenstall, General Manager and responsible for sales in Central Europe explains why: ”Halamid may be a universal disinfectant but we don’t have universal coverage yet! The growth in agricultural production in Central-Eastern Europe and Russia is a particular focus at the moment and I was even in Ukraine recently, visiting the...

As the mites attempt to remove FOSSILSHIELD from their skin, the powder begins to scratch away their waxy outer layer, exposing the fatty tissue underneath. The powder then dries this tissue, killing the insect naturally.

The FOSSIL SHIELD + PCS Poultry professional onsite service provides an electrostatic charge application, allowing the powder to grip and wrap around different surfaces and materials, vertical or horizontal, and provides an easier treatment solution to areas that are awkward to reach by hand.

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Poultry Industry News BIG DUTCHMAN AT EUROTIER 2012 GERMANY - Come and meet the Big Dutchman Group and experience the top global event for livestock farming in Hanover at the world's biggest exhibition grounds.

On six different stands, company experts will present and explain the new products, systems and solutions.

Big Dutchman are especially proud of the four new products which won medals awarded by the German Agricultural Society (Deutsche LandwirtschaftsGesellschaft, DLG) expert committee: Automatic manure belt control Stand 9-C24a Farm Power Manager energy management system Stand 11-D21 and Stand 9-C24a Sow Check automatic oestrus analysis system Stand 11-D21 Read More...

NEST BOX LAYERS STRESS LESS THAN FREE-RANGE AUSTRALIA - A study of the welfare of caged production hens has recommended chickens have access to a nest box to lay their eggs without being disturbed.

Researchers from the Universities of Sydney and Melbourne observed hens in larger, multi-bird furnished cages and measured corticosterone (a stress hormone) levels in their plasma and egg albumen, reports Science Network Western Australia.

Over the course of four experiments, the largest using 112 hens split between cages with and without nest boxes, found those with access to a secluded, darkened nest box had lower corticosterone levels during the time they sat down to lay their eggs.

University of Sydney senior lecturer Greg Cronin says this is because hens...

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Housing & Equipment NEW IP55-RATED RADIANT TUBE BROODER

SANTREV STEEL FACTORY OPENS IN DONGGUAN

US - Space-Ray's new BIG FOOT gas-fired radiant tube poultry brooder, providing one of the largest rectangular shaped, heating footprints available for modern poultry applications, is now available in a powerful 23.5kW (80,000 Btu) European model that features a particulate and moisture protection rating of IP55 for the burner box and fan, enhancing product longevity in the dusty and often wet conditions found in poultry houses.

CHINA - The Australian owned and operated Santrev steel factory has opened with a gala event in Dongguan, China.

The burner box contains all the power, thermostat and gas connections in one central location for easier installation and maintenance.

Tested before dispatch it is supplied in three sections, for easy installation.With CO2 in poultry houses becoming an increasing concern following the EU broiler directive 2011, the option to flue BIG FOOT is seen as a real advantage...

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This purpose-built facility was designed to uphold further good quality and ensure minimal lead time in addition to cutting costs for clients. The opening of the factory will also serve to boost the amount of galvanised trusses Santrev will be able to build per year to around the 500-mark, putting Santrev in a league of its own compared to other industrial builders.

The state-of-the-art, 2,200-square metre factory is set to improve the already superior reliability of Santrev's services whilst delivering quality hot gal dipped steel.

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Poultry Industry News PAS REFORM TO SHOWCASE SMARTCOUNT AT EUROTIER 2012 GERMANY - Pas Reform will introduce a number of future-focused innovations for the hatchery at EuroTier this year. Among them will be SmartCount™, the newest development for the high capacity counting, vaccination and analysis of day-old chicks.

With the integration of the latest Vision Technology, SmartCount accurately sees, counts and analyses groups of day-old chicks.

This new system has the capacity to boost efficiency, chick uniformity and animal welfare – and when integrated with SmartCenter™ Hatchery Information System, unlocks the most detailed analysis and reporting available for the hatchery today.

Pas Reform hopes attendees will join them during their visit to Hanover, to see SmartCount and a full showcase of Pas Reform innovations revealed at this important event.

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Incubation & Hatching UST-ABAKAN POULTRY TO INCREASE PRODUCTION

PETERSIME INTRODUCES COMPACT SETTER TRAY

RUSSIA - The Ust-Abakan poultry complex in the Republic of Khakasia has put forward plans to increase production.

BELGIUM - Petersime introduces its brand new '60egg tray', a compact and versatile setter tray for chicken eggs designed for manual egg collection at the farm and subsequent loading and transportation on setter trolleys.

At a meeting with the deputy minister of food and agriculture, Valeri Abramenko, the CEO of the plant, Tatiana Kuzmina, said that the most important thing at present for the plant was to start reconstruction.

"We have already upgraded three areas - two for adult birds and one for young ones.

"In November, a fourth part of the upgrade has been planned and in January, another building is expected to be refurbished."

She said the company has already spent 40 million rubles on new equipment, the cost of which is to be recovered through existing government programmes financed by the state budget.

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Hatcheries that receive eggs from breeder farms with manual egg collection can now opt for Petersimeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new 60-egg tray instead of the standard 150-egg setter tray.

This tray is compact and lightweight (4kg when fully loaded), and can therefore be held in one hand while collecting eggs at the farm.

Once filled, the trays can be transported on pallets, on farm trolleys, and on setter trolleys. If they are loaded directly on setter trolleys, the need for an extra egg transfer at the hatchery is eliminated.

The 60-egg tray has a solid construction with reinforcements at the bottom...

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ASTRAL OPENS HATCHERY NEAR MAPUTO MOZAMBIQUE - South African-based poultry company, Astral Foods, has increased its African operations by opening its first broiler hatchery in Mozambique.

Mozpintos Broiler Hatcheryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial capacity is 158,000 day-old chickens a week, reports Business Day Live.

The hatchery is around 45km southwest of Maputo.

This new hatchery follows the setting up of a poultry facility in Zambia.

Astral CEO, Chris Schutte, said that the development and expansion plans for Mozpintos form part of Astral's strategic African growth plan.

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Poultry Industry News MOY PARK BREAKS £1-BILLION SALES BARRIER UK - Northern Ireland's largest food company, Moy Park, has announced sales revenues of £1.07 billion in its annual results for the year ending 31 December 2011.

The company, providing employment to over 10,500 people across 13 processing facilities in Northern Ireland, England, France and Holland, has delivered a sales uplift of 16.4 per cent against the previous year.

Margins for the year were impacted by unprecedented levels of inflation which significantly increased feed and other raw material costs. Despite this, Moy Park continued to deliver a positive operating profit of £7.4 million and pre-tax profit of £4.8 million.

Commenting on the results Moy Park Chief Executive, Nigel Dunlop said: "Exceeding £1 billion in sales revenues is a landmark achievement for Moy Park.

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OSI CHINA GROWS WITH ECONOMY CHINA - Global leading food-processing company, OSI China, celebrated 20 years in China in September. Since opening its first food processing operation in Beijing in 1992, when the company began to serve McDonald's with high-quality food, OSI China has grown with China's economy for 20 years.

OSI Executive Vice President and CFO Bill Weimer said during the 20th anniversary ceremony: "China has made great achievements in the last two decades.

We are honored to witness the progress that China has made. As an entrepreneurial company, OSI China has long-term commitment and confidence in the China market. We are hoping to grow together with China's economy."

OSI has been adhering to five core health values (safe, green, healthy, fresh and tasty) by enforcing stringent food safety regulations in every part of the production chain.

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Processing & Packaging AVERAMA, BR FRANGO AGREE ON MERGER

NOVA SCOTIA POULTRY PLANT STARTS UP

BRAZIL - Poultry companies Averama and BR Frango have merged their activities, following a six-month consultation.

CANADA - In a project estimated to cost C$40 million, Eden Valley has retrofitted the former Larsen’s pork processing plant property.

Averama has a slaughter capacity of 150,000 birds per day at its two plants and is authorised to export birds, reports exame.com.

The Eden Valley poultry plant in Berwick has officially begun processing chicken from Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, reports Daily Business Buzz.

BR Frango has a capacity to slaughter 210,000 birds.

The project, estimated to cost C$40 million, was announced in April 2011. Eden Valley has retrofitted the former Larsen’s pork processing plant property and will employ 180 staff.

Due to high prices of live birds and an accumulated a debt of over 100 billion reais, BR Frango has not been operational since March.

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MINERVA PROFITS GROW BRAZIL - For the second consecutive quarter, Brazilian meat processor Minerva recorded free cash flow, with net profits of R$47.2 million.

Eden Valley is a joint venture between Ontario’s Maple Lodge Farm and United Poultry Producers Incorporated.

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Pre-tax profits for the third quarter of the year for the beef processor that also has processing interests in the pig meat and poultry sectors were R$134.5 million.

For the fourth straight quarter Minerva recorded positive adjusted operating cash flow of R$126.0 million, totalling R$346.6 million in the last 12 months.

The company said the result reflects the combination of the positive cattle cycle in Brazil and Minerva’s strategic plan, which involves production based in South America, operational efficiency, focus on risk management and a strict financial austerity policy.

Minerva reported EBITDA margin of 11.7 per cent in the third quarter of the year, 3.1 p.p. up year-overyear - the company’s highest margin since its IPO in 2007.

The company's third quarter results were marked by the continued growth in gross revenue, positively impacted by the increase in fresh beef exports. Gross revenue totalled R$1,223.5 million in the quarter, 7.2 per cent and 7.6 per cent...

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La importancia de la nutrición aviar Cuánto más suben los precios de los insumos de alimentos para animales, es decir maíz, soya y trigo, más énfasis se pone en la nutrición pecuaria. Se trata de cómo reducir los costos mientras que se mantienen los parámetros de producción.

Ese fue el concepto fundamental abordado durante el V Congreso CLANA, (Colegio Latinoamericano de Nutrición Animal) que tomó lugar en Puerto Vallarta, México, la semana pasada, en el cual tuve el privilegio de participar.

Bienvenido Chris Wright Editor principal, ElSitioAvicola.com chris.wright@5mpublishing.com ElSitioAvicola.com, publicado por 5m Publishing, es el portal del sector avícola para Latinoamérica y España, con noticias y análisis de todo el mundo actualizados a diario.

Algunos de los temas más importantes que se han presentado en el sitio recientemente incluyen: • Control y prevención de problemas respiratorios del pollo • Control del escarabajo de la cama en avicultura • Higiene de la bandeja nacedora

Cerca de 650 participantes escucharon conferencias detalladas sobre los diferentes aspectos de la nutrición animal. La avicultura y la porcicultura fueron los sectores a los que se concedió mayor énfasis en este congreso, pero también se presentaron conferencias sobre la acuicultura, ganadería lechera, ganadería vacuna y mascotas.

Temas como ingredientes alternativos, enzimas y aditivos alimenticios fueron muy populares dado que los avicultores están buscando todas las alternativas posibles para reducir los costos de la alimentación, particularmente ante los precios récord del maíz y de la harina de soya.

Uno de los conferencistas mencionó que hace unos años las empresas fabricantes de enzimas ponían mucho esfuerzo en vender sus productos, tratando de convencer a los productores que las enzimas realmente funcionaban y reducían los costos. Hoy en día, las enzimas prácticamente se venden por sí solas, ya que su eficacia y valor se han comprobado.

En este evento, un importante número de conferencias se dedicaron a la nueva Guía de Nutrición de Cerdos del NRC que salió en julio de este año.

Varios miembros del comité que produjo esta guía estaban presentes, para dar su punto de vista sobre el proceso y los resultados finales.

Mientras que las Guías de Nutrición de las diferentes especies animales de la NRC (Centro Nacional de Investigación) anteriormente se publicaban cada 10 años, eso terminó en los años 90. La última edición de la Guía de Nutrición de Cerdos se publicó en 1998, hace 14 años. En ese tiempo han ocurrido cambios importantes, que se resaltaron en este Congreso de CLANA. Lea más aquí

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ElSitioAvicola.com LA UNIFORMIDAD DETERMINA EL ÉXITO DE LA PARVADA Durante el V Congreso de CLANA, conferencistas indicaron que mantener la uniformidad de las parvadas de reproductoras pesadas determina el éxito de la producción de huevo.

Los conferencistas enfatizaron la importancia de la nutrición, particularmente durante las primeras semanas de vida de las pollonas. La nutrición es uno de los factores determinantes de la uniformidad, aunque no el único.

El Dr. John Halley, director global nutrición de Aviagen, indicó, “Estamos alimentando una población de aves, no aves individuales. La uniformidad en el crecimiento es de crítica importancia para poder alimentar a la parvada en forma acertada. La falta de uniformidad afecta la reproducción, la mortalidad y el rendimiento individual de las aves”.

El Dr. Chet Wiernusz, director mundial de fabricación de alimentos y nutrición...

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DÍA MUNDIAL DEL HUEVO 2012 El viernes 12 de octubre se celebró exitosamente el Día Mundial del Huevo, fecha en la que se llevan a cabo eventos en todo el mundo para celebrar el papel que juega el huevo en la dieta. ¿Qué se puede hacer para reducir el riesgo coronario, de cáncer de mama, y de enfermedades oculares relacionadas con la edad como las cataratas y la degeneración macular, al mismo tiempo que se reduce la pérdida de masa muscular y se envejece o crece saludablemente?

La respuesta es increíblemente sencilla y completamente natural: ¡simplemente coma huevos!

Según nos informa Sandra Wages, del Instituto Latinoamericano del Huevo (ILH), los huevos son una excelente fuente de proteínas de alto valor biológico, ricos en aminoácidos, minerales como el calcio, sodio, yodo, selenio, y vitaminas A, B, D y K, además contiene sustancias funcionales como la colina, la luteína y la zeaxantina.

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CRECE LA IMPORTANCIA DEL ACUERDO DE ASOCIACIÓN TRANSPACÍFICA Con el ingreso de México y Canadá a las negociaciones del Acuerdo de Asociación Transpacífica (TPP, del inglés) a principios de octubre, se demostró la importancia de este tratado que están negociando once países de la cuenca del Pacífico incluidos los Estados Unidos, Chile y Perú.

Por la parte de Asia y el Pacífico, se incluyen Australia, Brunei, Malasia, Nueva Zelanda, Singapur y Vietnam.

Corea del Sur ha expresado interés en las negociaciones, y ha sido invitado a participar. Japón se unió a las negociaciones como observador, pero no se ha unido al proceso oficialmente.Taiwán y Filipinas también han expresado interés en ser miembros.

Se cree que el proceso de negociación podría tomar cerca de dos años y se espera que el TPP se formalice en el 2014.

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INDUSTRY EVENTS

Second National Symposium on Antibiotic Use in Food Animals Columbus, Ohio, USA, 13th to 15th November

“A One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Use and Resistance: A Dialogue for a Common Purpose” “This symposium promises to deliver the latest research findings and serve as a platform where experts in the field of antimicrobials—public, animal and environmental health—can engage and learn from each other. It’s also where consumers, policy makers and organization leaders, etc. can become armed with the facts presented by these individuals.”

Global G.A.P. Summit 2012 Madrid, Spain, 6th to 8th of November

This will be the 11th GLOBAL G.A.P. Conference.

The organisers say: "Attend the 11th GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2012 in Madrid and be part of a debate that simply could not be more important to all our futures - how to deliver food safety and sustainability now and in the years to come.

"Exchange experiences and network with top international retailers, brand manufacturers and producers. Listen to thought-provoking speakers. Be better informed and prepared for the difficult decisions ahead.”

INDUSTRY EVENTS Each month we bring you the most important poultry industry events taking place around the world For more events please visit www.thepoultrysite.com/events

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INDUSTRY EVENTS EuroTier 2012 Hanover, Germany, 13th to 16th November

This is where innovations are presented, trends set and visions discussed. The next EuroTier with the World Poultry Show and BioEnergy Decentral will be held in Hanover from 13 to 16 November 2012.

Around 140,000 visitors came to the last EuroTier in 2010 to gather information about machinery and equipment, genetic resources, farm inputs and services for modern animal husbandry, as well as potentials in the area of bioenergy and decentralized energy supply.

PoultryASIA 2012 Bangkok, Thailand, 21st to 22nd November

PoultryASIA 2012 provides a unique opportunity to meet, network and do business with decision-makers from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

Poultry India 2012 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, 28th to 30th November

6th Edition of Poultry India 2012 is organised by EAC (Exhibition Advisiory Committee) and IPEMA (Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers' Association) at HITEX, Hyderabad.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS HEALTH & WELFARE Ceva Animal Health Tel: +33 (0) 557 554 040 Fax: +33 (0) 557 554 198 info@ceva.com www.ceva.com

Areas: Pharmaceuticals Vaccines Equipment:Vaccination and Medical) Feed: Additives

CEVA SantĂŠ Animale is a global veterinary health company focused on the research, development, production and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines for pets, livestock, swine and poultry.

MSD Animal Health Tel: +31 485 587961 Fax: +31 485 587643 Fredric.David@merck.com marc.Coulier@merck.com www.msd-animal-health.com

Areas: Feed: Safety Products Feed: Additives Feed Cleaning/Disinfectants Pharmaceuticals

MSD Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments the widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services

Pfizer Animal Health Tel: +1 919 941 5185 pgp.marketing@pfizer.com www.animalhealth.pfizer.com

Areas: Pharmaceuticals

Pfizer Animal Health had developed and launched 18 new veterinary drugs since 2000, including several flagship products today considered indispensible.

BREEDING & GENETICS Aviagen Tel: +1 256 890 3800 Fax: +1 256 890 3919 info@aviagen.com www.aviagen.com

Areas: Breeding Genetics

The Aviagen Group is the global market leader in poultry genetics. As the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier poultry breeding company, Aviagen develops pedigree lines for the production of commercial broilers and turkeys.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS Areas: Breeding Genetics

Cobb broiler breeding stock has the sustained advantage of the most efficient feed conversion and highest potential for profitability for the company’s global customers.

Grimaud Frères Sélection Areas: Tel: +33 (0)2 41 70 36 90 Breeding Fax: +33 (0)2 41 70 31 67 Genetics grimaudfreres@ grimaudfreres.com www.grimaudfreres.com

Grimaud Frères are a multi-species selection and breeding operator in the service of the watefowls and festive poultry field.

Hubbard Tel: +33 296 79 63 70 Fax: +33 296 74 04 71 contact.emea@ hubbardbreeders.com www.hubbardbreeders.com

Areas: Breeding Genetics

Hubbard provides solutions that focus on the economic performance, health and well-being of breeding stock. Hubbard specializes in state-of-the-art selection programs to improve the performance of their pure lines.

Hy-Line Tel: +1 515 225 6030 Fax: +1 515 225 6030 info@hyline.com www.hyline.com

Areas: Breeding Genetics

Hy-Line International is a world leader in poultry layer genetics with a rich history of innovation. Hy-Line was the first poultry breeding company to apply the principles of hybridization to commercial layerbreeding.

Novogen Tel: +33 296 58 12 60 Fax: +33 296 58 12 61 contact.novogen@ novogen-layers www.novogen-layers.com

Areas: Breeding Genetics

NOVOGEN offers a new alternative giving the egg producers more choice and possibilities to fit their specific market requirements.

Indbro Poultry Tel: +91 (40) 241 5594 drkotaiah@ indbropoultry.com www.indbro.com

Areas: Breeding Genetics

Started off as a Broiler breeding company, with pure line birds developed and bred under Indian Climate, feed & management since 1990.

Cobb Vantress Tel: +1 479 524 3166 Fax: +1 479 524 3043 info@cobb-vantress.com www.cobb-vantress.com

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS BIOSECURITY & HYGIENE CID LINES Tel: +32 5721 7877 Fax: +32 5721 7879 info@cidlines.com www.cidlines.com

Areas: Biosecurity Cleaning Feed: Additives Health and Safety Pest Control Welfare

CID LINES offers VIROCID, the most powerful disinfectant, which is part of a hygiene program for poultry, written by hygiene specialists.VIROCID has a proven record in preventing and fighting disease outbreaks for many years.

PCS Poultry Services Tel: +44 (0) 1386 701 812 Fax: +44 (0) 1386 701 376 admin@pcspoultry.com www.pcspoultry.com

Areas: Biosecurity Hygiene Cleaning Services Pest Control

FOSSIL SHIELD + PCS Poultry, the solution to your red mite problem. Unique professional on-site electrostatic application with Fossil shield, a non-toxic natural diatomaceous powder.

FEEDING & NUTRITION

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AB Vista Tel: +44 (0) 1672 517650 Fax: +44 (0) 1672 517660 info@abvista.com www.abvista.com

Areas: Feed Feed: Additives Feed: Nutrition

AB Vista is an integrated international supplier of new generation micro-ingredients for animal feeds providing visionary solutions for your agribusiness.

Biomin Tel: +43 2782 803 0 Fax: +43 2782 803 30 office@biomin.net www.biomin.net

Areas: Feed Feed: Additives Feed: Nutrition

BIOMIN offers sustainable animal nutrition products such as quality feed additives and premixes, which include solutions for mycotoxin risk management, a groundbreaking natural growth promoting concept as well as other specific solutions

Danisco Tel: +44 (0) 1672 517777 Fax: +44 (0) 1672 517778 info.animalnutrition@ danisco.com www.danisco.com/ animalnutrition

Areas: Feed: Additives

Danisco’s ingredients are used globally in a wide range of industries – from bakery, dairy and beverages to animal feed, laundry detergents and bioethanol – to enable functional, economic and sustainable solutions

Evonik Tel: +49 6181 59 6765 Fax: +49 6181 59 6734 feed-additives@evonik.com www.evonik.com

Areas: Feed Feed: Additives Feed: Safety

Evonik is fully committed to be a reliable partner in delivering feed additives for animal nutrition turning the knowledge of its global team into intelligent solutions.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS Kerry Ingredients & Flavours EMEA Tel: +31 36 523 3100 Fax: +31 36 523 3110 clive.girdler@kerry.com www.kerry.com

Areas: Feed Feed: Additives Feed: Safety

Kerry Animal Nutrition aims to identify and commercialise existing Kerry ingredients and technologies to create potential world beaters in animal nutrition and health

Meriden Animal Health Tel: +44 (0) 1234 436130 Fax: +44 (0) 1234 436130 sales@meriden-ah.com www.meriden-ah.com

Areas: Pharmaceuticals Feed: Additives Feed: Safety Feed: Nutrition Cleaning/Disinfectants

Meriden Animal Health Limited is a British company specialising in the production and distribution of natural feed additives, as well as Meriden-branded animal health prodcucts, specifically developed to maximise performance and increase overall returns.

Novus International Tel: +1 314 576 8886 Fax: +1 314 576 2148 contact@novusint.com www.novusint.com

Areas: Feed Feed: Additives Feed: Nutrition

Novus International is a global leader of animal health and nutrition programs for the poultry, pork, beef, dairy aquaculture and companion animal industries.

Optivite Tel: +44 (0) 1909 537 380 Fax: +44 (0) 1909 478 919 info@optivite.com www.optivite.com

Areas: Feed: Additives Feed: Nutrition

Optivite specialises in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of nonhazardous, drug free ingredients and additives for the maintenance and enhancement of feed quality.

HOUSING & EQUIPMENT Agrilamp Tel: +44 (0) 1332 547 118 Fax: +44 (0) 208 439 1538 info@agrilamp.com www.agrilamp.com

Areas: Equipment: Lighting & Electrical

AgriLampâ&#x201E;˘ is a leading LED manufacturer with years of experience in designing and manufacturing the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most innovative LED (light-emitting diode) lighting solutions for the agricultural industry.

Big Dutchman Tel: +49 4447 801 0 Fax: +49 4447 801 237 big@bigdutchman.de www.bigdutchman.com

Areas: Equipment: Breeding Equipment: Drinking Equipment: Egg Equipment: Feeding Equipment: Weighing

The poultry equipment supplier for layer management, breeder management, poultry growing and poultry climate control.

Space-Ray Heaters Tel: +44 (0) 1473 830 551 Fax: +44 (0) 1473 832 055 info@spaceray.co.uk www.spaceray.co.uk

Areas: Equipment: Heaters

SPACE-RAY manufactures high efficiency infra-red radiant heating solutions (also known as direct gas fired radiant heating), for industrial, commercial, agricultural or leisure purposes

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS Termotechnica Pericoli Tel: +39 0182 589006 Fax: +39 0182 589005 termotecnica@pericoli.com www.pericoli.com

Areas: Climate Control Climate Management Heating, Cooling and Ventilation

A global market leader specializing in climate technology since 1967 in design, manufacture and distribution of efficient/quality heating, cooling and ventilation equipment and systems for the poultry industry with a full range of products to meet all specification and applications.

Vencomatic Tel: +31 (0) 497 517380 Fax: +31 (0) 497 517364 info@vencomatic.com www.vencomatic.com

Areas: Equipment: Breeding Equipment: Drinking Equipment: Egg handling and grading Equipment: Nesting

Vencomatic is a global supplier of innovative and welfare friendly housing solutions for the poultry sector.The flexible and turn key solutions of Vencomatic offer large possibilities for a wide range of poultry production concepts.

INCUBATION & HATCHING Orka Food Technology Tel: +852 8120 9245 Fax: +852 2802 7112 info@orkatech.com www.eggtester.com

Areas: Equipment: Egg Equipment: Hatching Equipment: Incubation

EggTester.com (officially known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orka Food Technologyâ&#x20AC;?) is a leading worldwide manufacturer of egg-quality testing equipment to be used extensively in QC laboratories operated by egg producers, packers, universities, regulatory authorities, and primary breeders.

Pas Reform Tel: +31 314 659 111 Fax: +31 314 652 572 info@pasreform.com www.pasreform.com

Areas: Equipment: Incubation Equipment: Egg Equipment: Environment Equipment: Hatching Waste Handling

Pas Reform is an international company, which has specialized in the development of innovative hatchery technologies for the poultry sector since 1919. Products and Services: Incubators, Hatchery Automation Systems, Hatchery Climate Control Systems and Hatchery Management Training.

Petersime Tel: +32 9 388 96 11 Fax: +32 9 388 84 58 info@petersime.com www.petersime.com

Areas: Equipment: Hatching Equipment: Incubation

Petersime is a world leader in the development of incubators. hatchery equipment and turnkey hatcheries.

EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS VIV Tel: +31 30 295 28 98 viv@vnuexhibitions.com www.viv.net

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Areas: Events & Exhibitions

With 7 VIV exhibitions all over the world VIV trade exhibitions are recognized for high trade quality in the professional industry.With over a 1,000 international companies exhibiting and visitors from over 140 countries the VIV-shows are also considered as very international.