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Addressing the Challenges of Alternative Housing Systems for Poultry Welfare concerns about conventional intensive poultry systems stimulated the development of the new socalled 'alternative' housing that is becoming more popular in developed countries. It is clear that these new systems do not automatically deliver better bird welfare but present producers with new challenges, writes Jackie Linden, senior editor of ThePoultrySite.
The symposium 'Alternative Systems for Poultry – Health, Welfare and Productivity', organised by the UK Branch of the WPSA and held in the Scottish city of Glasgow in September, attracted participation from more than 120 delegates from 26 countries, such is the current interest in this topic across the world and the importance placed on research in this area. This feature is continued on page 4
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Addressing the Challenges of Alternative Housing Systems for Poultry Welfare concerns about conventional intensive poultry systems stimulated the development of the new so-called 'alternative' housing that is becoming more popular in developed countries. It is clear that these new systems do not automatically deliver better bird welfare but present producers with new challenges, writes Jackie Linden, senior editor of ThePoultrySite.
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Europe's Share Boosted by Russia's Growth – P9
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Chicken meat output for the whole of Europe has grown slightly ahead of the world average but the region's national industries continue to develop at different rates, according to experienced industry watcher, Terry Evans.
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Effects of Air Quality on Broiler Performance Investigated – P14 Carbon dioxide concentration in the house did not affect the performance of broilers aged 28 to 49 days in recent experiments in Mississippi. The researchers commented that ventilation rates to control moisture will usually exceed that required to maintain carbon dioxide concentration at reasonable levels.
Investigating Losses from Smothering in Commercial Poultry Flocks – P16 A recently published study offers an overview of the problem of smothering in laying flocks, which may account for a substantial proportion of overall mortality.
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Editorial Our theme for this month’s ThePoultrySite Digital is welfare, with the focus on the most important issues facing the industry and ways to resolve these challenges. The lead feature is inspired by a specialist conference organised by the UK Branch of the WPSA in Glasgow, Scotland, in September entitled ‘Alternative Systems for Poultry – Health, Welfare and Productivity’. For this month’s report, the main messages have been drawn together from five keynote presentations, which all aimed to identify the challenges posed by the introduction of alternative systems for layers, broilers and breeders.
Welfare Jackie Linden ThePoultrySite.com Senior Editor jackie.linden@5mpublishing.com
One common theme was that alternative systems do not, of themselves, necessarily improve the welfare of poultry. It is the design, construction and management of those systems and the choice of birds that have emerged as being crucial to the achievement of the primary goal, which is to improve the health and wellbeing of our poultry. Also in this issue, we highlight the little-understood phenomenon of smothering, which can cause significant losses in poultry flocks in alternative systems. Working with two commercial egg companies in the UK, researchers from FAI in Oxford have identified three broad patterns of smothering in the 10 free-range layer flocks they studied. Having now gained a broad overview of the extent of the problem, their work will continue to try to identify the causes and, it is hoped, to find ways to cut losses from this cause. Air quality is one of many environmental issues that can impact the wellbeing and performance of livestock. Researchers in Mississippi report that the carbon dioxide concentration in the house did not affect the performance of broilers aged 28 to 49 days in their experiments. And finally, our series on Global Poultry Trends 2011 continues with industry watcher,Terry Evans, forecasting the likely trends in broiler production in Europe in the coming years. Jackie Linden
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Addressing the Challenges of Alternative Housing Systems for Poultry Continued from page 1 DEVELOPMENT OF FURNISHED CAGES FOR LAYING HENS "Directive 99/74/EC has made the biggest impact on animal welfare in the EU in the shortest time," said Arnold Elson of ADAS Gleadthorpe in the UK in the introduction to his presentation, which was prepared with Dr Ragnar Tauson of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. The majority of hens have been – or will be – moved to furnished cages (FC) as a result of the Directive, which comes into effect on 1 January 2012, he said, increasing production costs. In fact, FC were conceived more than 30 years ago when welfare deficiencies of barren conventional cages were realised. Their use was intended to enhance hens' behavioural repertoire and welfare without the disadvantages of non-cage and extensive housing.
"Directive 99/74/EC has made the biggest impact on animal welfare in the EU in the shortest time" Arnold Elson
Since then, their design has been refined and improved, resulting in much improved performance and hen welfare. With 750 square centimetres per bird, FCs offer hens more space than conventional cages, as well as perches, nest boxes and a scratching area, in addition to the feed trough and drinkers. Group size has been an important consideration, said Mr Elson, especially in relation to variation in damaging pecking in differing genotypes, with or without beak treatment. Regulations on beak trimming vary from country to country and have affected cage design, group size and management. The trend has been to move from small group FCs – used mainly in Scandinavia – to larger group medium and large FCs subsequently developed in other countries, with the majority of birds in groups of up to 60 birds. FCs are have been estimated to increase production costs by about eight per cent over conventional battery cages.
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The group sizes have generally performed well under good management, said Mr Elson. Interventions such as beak trimming and controlled light intensity are most often applied in FCLs and to brown genotypes. Large-scale studies, in which performance and welfare have been compared across all currently available systems, enable us to conclude that they are at least as good in FCs as in any other system and probably superior. Council Directive 19999/74/EC, which requires the demise of all conventional cages in the EU by January 2012, has accelerated the move into FCs and it is clear that the majority of laying hens in Europe will be housed in them for the foreseeable future, with the aim of enhancing laying hen welfare. FCs have potential for further development as research reveals more information of optimum group/cage sizes, the provision of litter, the elimination
FEATURE ARTICLE of red mites and ways to reduce feather pecking and cannibalism, concluded Mr Elson. COMPARISON OF PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND WELFARE OF HENS IN CAGES AND IN ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS Bas Rodenburg of Wageningen University in the Netherlands made the focus of his paper a comparison of the performance, welfare, health and hygiene of laying hens in different types of non-cage systems, focusing on barn, free-range and organic systems. In a paper written with Drs K. De Reu and F.A.M. Tuyttens of the Belgian Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research, he contrasted non-cage systems with each other and with cage systems. He concluded that large differences have been identified, both between and within systems.
"The right birds for the right systems" Dr Bas Rodenburg
Moving from conventional cages to furnished cages, barn, free-range and organic systems results in increasing environmental complexity, he said, which is positive for some aspects of hen welfare but also increasing risks for performance, health and hygiene, which may be negative for other aspects of hen welfare. For the improvement of hen welfare in non-cage systems and furnished cages, Dr Rodenburg recommends that the focus should be on creating a better match between the animals and their environment. Good examples are the development of new housing designs, such as the Rondeel and Plantage, which combine the benefits of non-cage systems with im-
proved performance, health and hygiene status. He concluded that further, promising approaches in animal breeding and optimised rearing environments will yield major improvements in the welfare of laying hens in non-cage systems and furnished cages. "The right birds for the right systems" is key, Dr Rodenburg said in summing-up.
HOUSING AND MANAGEMENT OF BROILER BREEDERS AND TURKEY BREEDERS Housing and management of broiler breeders and turkey breeders in Europe were described by Dr Ingrid de Jong of Wageningen University for broiler breeders and turkey breeders were covered by Tim Burnside of Aviagen Turkeys, standing in for his colleague, Dr Magnus Swalander. The majority of broiler breeders in Europe are the standard, fast-growing genotype but 18 to 20 per cent of the birds are dwarf parental females that produce standard and alternative (medium- or slowgrowing) broilers, said Dr de Jong. Broiler breeder housing systems are very similar: birds are generally kept in climate-controlled houses with litter floor during the rearing period and partially slatted floors during the production period. There is a low percentage of birds in cages and alternative systems are not used. Males and females are reared separately until 18 to 21 weeks of age and then transferred to he production farm where they are housed together until 60 to 65 weeks of age.
"The restricted feeding regime during rearing is generally seen as one of the major welfare issues in broiler breeders" Dr Ingrid de Jong
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Addressing the Challenges of Alternative Housing Systems for Poultry The restricted feeding regime during rearing is generally seen as one of the major welfare issues in broiler breeders as it leads to chronic hunger and frustration in feeding motivation. Aggressive behaviour of the males towards the females at mating was also mentioned by Dr de Jong as a concern, which can be partly alleviated by lower stocking density.
tion to maximise fitness and production. Breeder females are fed unrestricted throughout rearing but a lower protein diet to avoid the hens becoming fat. Injurious pecking is generally seen as the mot important welfare issue in flocks where beak trimming is not applied. "Welfare is a key priority for breeders and the industry," concluded Dr Burnside. HOUSING AND MANAGEMENT OF LAYER BREEDERS IN DURING REARING AND PRODUCTION Housing and management of layer breeders need to be right, otherwise farmers are unable to take advantage of the genetic potential and high economic value of the hens, said Dr Hans-Heinrich Thiele of Lohmann Tierzucht in Cuxhaven, Germany. He explained that a good start is secured by optimal brooding conditions, high feed quality and appropriate management in the early life of chicks.
The majority – more than 95 per cent – of turkey breeders in Europe are of either heavy or heavymedium genotype with white plumage, explained Dr Burnside. The remainder of the turkey market consists of small strain white or coloured birds for whole bird seasonal production. Both conventional large-strain turkeys and small strain traditional turkeys are used for outdoor/alternative production systems. Rearing of breeding turkeys is floor-based on deep litter and predominantly in environmentally controlled housing. Males and females are reared separately until 29 weeks of age and then transferred to the laying facility. Male parent stock id selected at 16 to 18 weeks of age, paying attention to health, fitness, plumage and conformation. Laying facilities are either open-sided houses or controlled-environment houses for breeding females and typically environment-controlled housing for breeder males. Breeding turkeys are kept in production until 56 to 60 weeks of age, i.e. 24 to 38 weeks of production. Quantitative feeding restriction is applied to breeder males from selection to the end of produc-
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The development of adequate eating capacity during the later rearing period and a fine-tuned light stimulation were factors that he identified as important for a good start in the production phase. Dr Thiele stressed that the birds must be adjusted to the different housing systems for layer breeders; they need to be trained to be able to access easily the feed, water and nest boxes provided, and the correct vaccination schedule will prepare the birds for the different disease challenges they face in the production environment. Once in production, nutrient requirements can be met by a phase feeding programme. Good hatching egg quality can be achieved by avoiding floor eggs and appropriate egg handling. Dr Thiele offered a number of tips to prevent floor eggs, including ensuring easy access to all the nests without dark corners or draughts. Some lighting in the nests may help, he suggested, as does water provided near the boxes and barriers to prevent more dominant birds from excluding the others from that area. Excessive litter should be avoided on the floor.
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"Floor eggs need to be collected regularly several times a day, if necessary" Dr Hans-Heinrich Thiele
dominant birds from excluding the others from that area. Excessive litter should be avoided on the floor. Also important, according to Dr Thiele, are to ensure birds are not disturbed while they are laying and to collect any floor eggs regularly – several times a day, if necessary. ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS FOR MEAT CHICKENS AND TURKEYS Legislative and assurance scheme requirements for standard and alternative indoor and outdoor broiler and turkey production systems were described by Dr Tracey Jones of welfare campaigners, Compassion in World Farming, in a paper co-written with Dr Jutta Berg of the FLI in Celle, Germany.
"Alternative systems can deliver." Dr Tracy Jones
She explained that health and welfare are protected to various extents by a series of input requirements, which cover stocking density, light, environmental control parameters, environmental enrichment, permitted mutilations and growth rate. Outcome measures, on the other hand, are usually related to physical well-being and tend to highlight flocks that performed poorly. Success depends on the effectiveness of the input and output measures, the reporting structure and remedial action taken. Alternative systems represent a low market share of broiler and turkey production in the EU – approximately 10 and 30 per cent, respectively – and generally, production costs are higher, said Dr Jones. Free-range and organic systems are perceived as having the potential to provide good living conditions and reduce environmental pollution, she continued, but concerns have been raised over bird health (Campylobacter infection), welfare (higher foot lesions and breast blisters and lack of outdoor rang-
ing), product quality and consumers' willingness to pay. Research shows that breed suitability is one of the most important factors determining welfare in alternative systems, particularly for broiler chickens. Dr Jones recommended that more robust and hardy breeds with lower growth rates should be used as these birds are better suited to a wide range of environments and perform well on less energy-dense diets. The quality of the diet, particularly in relation to essential amino acids and protein balance and the freerange environment (particularly in relation to natural cover outdoors) are also highly important for both broilers and turkeys, she said. The meat from slow growing broiler breeds is more suited to the whole bird market (as opposed to portioned or further processed) and generally contains less fat and more protein than from conventional breeds, according to Dr Jones. Consumers tend to be unable to differentiate chicken products from alternative system by odour and taste but can differentiate by appearance and texture. "Alternative systems can deliver," concluded Dr Jones, adding that breed suitability and the quality of the outdoor area are important considerations. For the future, she highlighted the need to focus on balancing organic diets to reduce feather pecking and a need for clearer labelling so consumers can make informed decisions about their purchasing of poultry meat.
Next in ThePoultrySite Digital Global Poultry Trends: Europe’s Share Boosted by Russian Growth
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Global Poultry Trends
Europe's Share Boosted by Russia's Growth Chicken meat output for the whole of Europe has grown slightly ahead of the world average but the region's national industries continue to develop at different rates, according to experienced industry watcher, Terry Evans. Strong growth in production in Russia and the Ukraine, for example, contrasts with modest increases or even contraction in some EU member states. Between 2000 and our estimate for 2011, world chicken meat production expanded by 48 per cent from 59.0 to 87.2 million tonnes. Over the same time period, production in Europe increased at a slightly faster rate of 52 per cent to reach an estimated 14.3 million tonnes. The latter growth rate contrasted sharply with the picture for the European Union, where chicken meat output rose at less than half this amount at 22 per cent to reach an estimated 10 million tonnes. As a result of these changes, while Europe has managed to increase its share of global production to more than 16 per cent, the EU has seen its contribution slip from almost 14 per cent to around 11.5 per cent. High feed prices are applying a brake to the rate of growth and at least one forecast projects an annual average increase in poultry meat for the EU of only 0.7 per cent per year between now and 2020.The poultry sector is adjusting to higher production costs as a result of the new EU broiler welfare rules, and it is also going to have to learn to live with becoming a net importer of poultry in 2016 when imports are forecast to reach 845,000 tonnes, while exports are likely to have contracted to around 810,000 tonnes.
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Europe's Share Boosted by Russia's Growth
“Higher feed cost impacting adversely on profits are expected to slow the rate of expansion in 2011.� That Europe has maintained its status in the global picture is primarily because of a massive 250 per cent or so expansion that has occurred in Russia since 2000, when production totalled less than 800,000 tonnes. The current forecast for both broilers and culled layers in 2011 of some 2.7 million tonnes represents some 19 per cent of our estimate of the total for the region. Table chicken production represents around 95 per cent of commercial poultry meat output in Russia. The industry is dominated by large enterprises, some 600 or so of which are considered to account for almost 90 per cent of the total output. In a USDA Gain report, the Russian Union of Poultry Producers
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(RUPP) is reported as saying that nearly 30 per cent of output comes from just five concerns: Prioskoliye (15 per cent), Cherkizovo (seven per cent), Belgrankorm (six per cent), Prodo-Trend (six per cent) and Belaya Ptitsa (three per cent), while just 32 enterprises account for some 63 per cent. Higher feed cost impacting adversely on profits are expected to slow the rate of expansion in 2011. However, several measures have been taken to reduce the impact of feed costs and by June 2011, grain prices had fallen by around 20 per cent from the January levels, and according to the Ministry of Agriculture, grain stocks were considered to be sufficient for the remainder of the year.
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Table 1. Chicken meat production in Europe ('000 tonnes eviscerated weight) 2000 Albania Austria Belarus Belgium Bosnia/Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia
(million tonnes)
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010E
2011F
4.0
9.0
10.0
13.0
16.0
17.0
-
-
87.1
89.2
85.1
95.2
97.1
101.0
0.1
0.1
76.1
115.2
145.2
165.2
192.5
220.1
0.2
0.2
400.4
450.0
484.0
448.0
450.0
460.3
0.5
0.5
6.5
12.0
14.4
19.7
28.9
33.2
-
-
104.7
79.5
86.9
97.9
98.4
103.9
0.1
0.1
24.7
31.0
29.5
31.2
31.1
29.0
-
-
Czech Rep.
198.6
213.5
207.1
201.0
195.3
188.4
0.2
0.2
Denmark
187.5
182.8
166.4
172.3
176.1
168.6
0.2
0.2
Estonia
7.3
13.8
12.4
11.5
13.2
14.9
-
-
Finland
64.4
87.0
88.0
95.4
100.9
94.9
0.1
0.1
France
1,242.0
920.5
819.4
920.5
931.8
1,039.0
1.1
1.1
Germany
461.5
605.1
608.4
687.7
764.0
785.9
0.8
0.9
Greece
110.0
158.7
117.6
116.1
111.5
111.8
0.1
0.2
Hungary
280.7
246.2
211.1
195.7
217.2
213.3
0.2
0.2
Iceland
3.1
5.8
6.7
7.6
7.4
7.2
-
-
Ireland
86.0
92.0
90.0
85.0
85.5
85.6
0.1
0.1
761.8
695.0
628.5
733.0
790.3
822.3
0.8
0.8
7.2
17.2
20.6
20.6
23.1
23.2
-
-
25.1
56.5
61.4
63.2
65.4
66.6
0.1
0.1
Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
-
-
Macedonia Rep.
4.9
3.8
3.7
3.5
3.0
3.3
-
-
Malta
6.0
4.5
3.9
4.6
5.0
4.7
-
-
15.9
28.0
30.9
31.8
29.6
35.0
-
-
Moldova Netherlands
697.0
628.0
621.0
684.0
693.0
763.7
0.8
0.8
Norway
43.1
49.9
55.4
62.6
74.9
83.5
0.1
0.1
Poland
560.0
795.8
824.4
896.5
729.8
1,059.8
1.0
1.1
Portugal
224.5
198.3
193.4
223.4
236.8
247.4
0.3
0.3
Romania
259.4
308.6
273.3
312.2
316.0
371.4
0.3
0.3
Russian Federation Serbia
755.0
1,345.7
1,580.2
1,868.9
2,000.7
2,313.3
2.5
2.7
75.1
69.8
76.0
80.2
0.1
0.1
Serbia/Montenegro
68.0
67.2
Slovakia
61.4
87.2
86.1
83.0
75.5
75.1
0.1
0.1
Slovenia
44.4
45.6
44.1
42.7
52.3
55.2
0.1
0.1
965.0
1,084.0
1,064.9
1,131.0
1,081.7
1,179.5
1.2
1.2
89.9
96.2
95.5
105.4
107.2
105.2
0.1
0.1
Spain Sweden Switzerland
45.9
58.0
48.3
58.4
62.4
63.8
0.1
0.1
193.2
496.6
589.1
689.4
794.0
894.2
0.9
1.0
1,214.8
1,333.8
1,288.8
1,270.2
1,259.1
1,463.1
1.3
1.4
EUROPEAN UNION
8,178.9
8,522.3
8,209.2
8,723.7
8,704.5
9,631.4
9.9
10.0
EUROPE
9,386.9
10,711.1 10,772.7 11,719.3 11,997.4
13,389.7
13.9
14.3
WORLD
58,971.8
70,450.9 72,343.9 76,061.3 79,372.8
82,983.8
85.2
87.2
Ukraine United Kingdom
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Europe's Share Boosted by Russia's Growth With an increase in grain supplies anticipated over the next 12 months, there should be sufficient to support continued significant expansion in chicken meat output to around 3.0 million tonnes in 2012. Apart from asking for government assistance in controlling grain prices, the RUPP is also calling for more protection from imports through stricter tariff and non-tariff barriers. To cope with the anticipated increases in output the Ministry has announced a development programme to 2020, which envisages the renovation and construction of processing facilities. The second largest producing country in Europe outside the European Community is the Ukraine. Its chicken meat industry has shown rapid growth with annual output in 2010 of 965,000 tonnes showing an eight per cent increase on the year. According to a USDA Gain Report, production is highly concentrated with just two vertically integrated companies, Mironovsky Hleboproduct (MHP) and Agromars, dominating the market accounting for more than 70 per cent of output. The former concern is planning to double its production capacity by 2017. Although the Ukraine's economy was one of the hardest hit in Europe during the recession of the past few years, it
had limited impact on poultry consumption as it is considered to be the cheapest form of protein. Boosted by import restrictions and high prices for red meats, it is anticipated that the poultry sector will continue to expand for the foreseeable future, though not as rapidly as in the past decade. After experiencing almost three per cent growth in 2010, stimulated by a strong export demand and lower imports, the chicken industry in the European Union is expected to record a smaller gain in 2011, pushing total output to around 10,000 tonnes. The leading producing countries of the UK, Benelux, Spain, France, Poland, Germany and Italy are all likely to expand output though some of the smaller producers and in particular, Hungary and the Czech Republic, will produce less. Four EU member countries – the United Kingdom, Spain, France and Poland – each produce more than one million tonnes of chicken meat a year. Output in Germany is in the region of 900,000 tonnes, while both Italy and the Netherlands post around 800,000 tonnes. These six account for more than 60 per cent of the EU total. The UK is the leading producer in the EU although
Table 2. Chicken meat production ranking 2009 (‘000 tonnes)
2009 (‘000 tonnes) Russian Federation United Kingdom Spain Poland France Ukraine Italy Germany Netherlands Belgium Romania Portugal Belarus Hungary Czech Rep. Denmark Greece Sweden Bulgaria
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2313.3 1463.1 1179.5 1059.8 1039.0 894.2 822.3 785.9 763.7 460.3 371.4 247.4 220.1 213.3 188.4 168.6 111.8 105.2 103.9
Austria Finland Ireland Norway Serbia Slovakia Lithuania Switzerland Slovenia Moldova Bosnia/Herzegovina Croatia Latvia Albania Estonia Iceland Malta Macedonia Rep. Luxembourg
101.0 94.9 85.6 83.5 80.2 75.1 66.6 63.8 55.2 35.0 33.2 29.0 23.2 17.0 14.9 7.2 4.7 3.3 0.1
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Figure 1. Chicken meat production in selected European countries
output this year will likely show hardly any increase at around 1.4 million tonnes, primarily because of the impact of high feed costs; having to conform to the EU Broiler Welfare Directive may also have forced some producers to reduce stocking densities. Even by 2015, it seems unlikely that UK production will exceed 1.5 million tonnes. While the industries in both Spain and France have expanded since 2009, the volumes involved have been minimal the increases amounting to no more than 50,000 tonnes.
pected to be the key factor stimulating future production, nevertheless between now and 2020, it is anticipated that total EU output will not increase by more than seven per cent. For the production ranking (table 2) the latest official FAOSTAT data have been used rather than the estimate or forecast figures shown in table 1.While more recent data might show some changes in the ranking among the lower order, there is unlikely to be a significant movement among the top 10 countries, which account for more than 80 per cent of the European total.
In contrast, growth in Poland has been dramatic, production having almost doubled since 2000 to the current level of more than one million tonnes. In recent years, this country has expanded its exports particularly to neighbouring countries and is expected to become increasingly active in this area in the near term, which will stimulate further growth in domestic production.
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Effects of Air Quality on Broiler Performance Investigated
Effects of Air Quality on Broiler Performance Investigated Carbon dioxide concentration in the house did not affect the performance of broilers aged 28 to 49 days in recent experiments in Mississippi. The researchers commented that ventilation rates to control moisture will usually exceed that required to maintain carbon dioxide concentration at reasonable levels. Improvements in modern broiler housing have substantially reduced air leakage, making proper operation of ventilation systems critical to maintaining a suitable environment, according to Joseph L. Purswell of the USDA-ARS Poultry Research Unit in Mississippi State and his co-authors there and at Mississippi State University in a paper published recently in International Journal of Poultry Science. Fuel prices have increased in recent years, they added, leading to reduced minimum ventilation in order to conserve fuel, which increases carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations within the house. Previously, some adverse effects have been observed on the performance or mortality of broilers up to 14 or 28 days of age with high concentrations of carbon dioxide by these and other researchers. The Mississippi-based scientists conducted four trials to assess the effects of increased carbon dioxide concentrations on birds aged 28 to 49 days. Each trial used 300 straight-run broilers placed in environmentally controlled rooms, in which carbon dioxide concentrations were maintained with no added carbon dioxide (control); 2,500ppm at all times; 2,500ppm (day) and 4,500ppm (night); or 2,500ppm (day) and 6,500ppm (night) from 28 to 42 days of age. The group reports that they observed no differences in live production – in terms of body weight, body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion – or processing yields between the treatments. However,
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they did observe that broilers in the variable temperature treatments tended to have numerically higher bodyweights, bodyweight gain and feed intake. Furthermore, although no significant differences were found in processing and yield data, there was a significant differences in breast fillet weight; breast fillet yield relative to carcass weight was not affected by treatment, however. Purswell and co-authors concluded that analysis of ventilation rates to maintain the test conditions for a commercial broiler house showed that while supplemental heat requirements are lower with reduced ventilation needed to maintain either 4,500 or 6,500ppm, the associated ventilation rates are inadequate for moisture removal. Using current engineering design guidelines, ventilation rates used to control moisture will usually exceed that required to maintain carbon dioxide concentration at reasonable levels, the authors commented.
Investigating Losses from Smothering in Commercial Poultry Flocks
Investigating Losses from Smothering in Commercial Poultry Flocks A recently published study offers an overview of the problem of smothering in laying flocks, which may account for a substantial proportion of overall mortality. Smothering in poultry occurs when birds mass together, often on top of each other, resulting in death from suffocation, explained Dr Ashleigh Bright of FAI Farms Ltd in Oxford, UK. There are anecdotal reports of smothering as a major and unpredictable problem in the egg industry when hens are loosehoused. The unpredictability of smothering incidences makes it difficult for producers to implement management or husbandry changes to address the problem and there is little published information on the incidence, cause(s) or prevention of smothering, she added. Avian hysteria was described in the US in 1962, while a review in 1990 listed suffocation as an important economic and production consequence of panic and hysteria in domestic fowl and added that the causes
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had not been identified and it was difficult to reproduce experimentally. Dr Bright and her co-author, Elizabeth Johnson, undertook a preliminary study into the incidence of smothering and the possible causal factors at two commercial free-range egg producers in the UK. Their paper was published recently in Veterinary Record. "Smothering is particularly problematic because it is difficult to predict and even more difficult to control," explained Dr Bright. The Oxford-based researchers initially visited 10 producers and one pullet rearer from Company X and one producer and technical manager from Company
FEATURE ARTICLE Y to discuss the incidence and possible causes of smothering.The visits were followed up with a study of the complete production and mortality records from 10 of Company Y's farms.
gers, including birds coming into lay or to peak lay, post-lay, seasonal temperature fluctuations and the availability of litter quantities of deep and friable litter for dust-bathing.
The authors found that incidences of smothering could be divided into one of three categories:
Examination of the production and mortality data from the 10 flocks of Company Y showed that smothering accounted for 40 per cent of all mortality and significant losses in egg production on the four worst-affected farms (Table 1).
Panic smothering could occur at any time in the production cycle and were usually one-off events, often attributed to disturbances caused by predators, vermin, sudden noises or changes in light intensity. Large numbers of birds – often more than 20 – may be found grouped together at one end or side of the house. Nest box smothering was most common when birds come into lay and resulted from one or more birds crowding into one recently used or vacated nest box. Mortalities ranged from one to 20 birds. Creeping or recurring smothering appeared to be the most problematic type of this phenomenon as it was most common and could recur throughout the laying cycle once started, although fewer birds were involved at each event than with the categories of smother. The causal factor was not always clear but producers identified a number of possible trig-
Analysis of the weekly smothering mortality from these 10 flocks shows that several started to suffer from the problem early in lay and it recurred sporadically throughout the rest of the production period. The researchers were unable to identify causes of smothering that began late in the laying cycle, and they added that this and further investigation of the possible causes of recurrent smothering would form part of their continuing work on the topic. Dr Bright concluded: "Current research is investigating whether there are any behaviour changes in flocks leading up to a smother, and we are now carrying out a wider survey of farmers to look for possible correlations between smothering incidents, environmental and management factors."
Table 1. Smothering and production information for 10 free-range laying flocks of Company Y Flock
Strain
Birds placed
Eggs/ bird
Total mortality (%)
Mortality due to smothering (%)
Flock mortality due to smothers (%)
No. of smother incidence
Eggs lost due to smothers (est %)
A
Bovan Goldline
6,269
178
9.00
1.40
15.90
6
20.30
B
Lohmann Brown
5,932
210
13.35
0.37
2.70
4
1.96
C
Columbian Blacktail
2,000
218
19.70
10.50
53.50
12
61.80
D
Lohmann Brown
6,018
218
12.55
0.63
5.00
4
5.10
E
Columbian Blacktail
2,000
226
11.15
5.30
47.50
13
37.30
F
Bovan Goldline
6,000
228
12.30
2.10
17.65
10
18.00
G
Bovan Goldline
1,000
232
9.20
0.40
4.30
1
5.00
H
Columbian Blacktail
2,000
257
9.00
6.00
66.60
10
57.80
I
Columbian Blacktail
2,000
258
6.60
2.95
46.80
5
24.70
J
Lohmann Brown
5,760
322
15.40
1.50
6.60
5
8.60
* Calculated using the week of production of the smother and based on each hen laying six eggs per week from 21 weeks
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Poultry Industry News NEW REPORT PUBLISHED ON PREBIOTICS, ANTIBIOTICS Over decades, antibiotics have routine been added in poultry diets at low doses to maximise growth and to control intestinal pathogens that accidentally contaminate poultry products during processing. According to Research and Markets, unfortunately, this practice has favoured resistance to antibiotics among human pathogens. Consequently, human infections are more difficult to treat. There is, now, increasing interests to discontinue the use of antibiotics in the nutrition of livestock animals. There is, therefore, an urge to develop biological products that could sustain efficiency of production and safety of poultry meat and eggs for human consumption in the absence of antibiotics. Prebiotics are considered as potential alternatives to antibiotics, but scientific evidences are lacking. The publisher says its book – entitled Prebiotics and antibiotics in poultry health. Edition No. 1 – helps elucidating the mechanisms... Read More...
HEN WELFARE DIRECTIVE DISCUSSED AT AG COUNCIL EU - At the 3120th meeting of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg this week under the presidency of Marek Sawicki, Minister for Rural Development of Poland, there were discussions on the CAP reform proposals, implementation of the laying hens directive, the fisheries partnership agreement with Guinea Bissau and amendments of fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks. As regards agriculture, ministers had an exchange of views on the common agricultural policy (CAP) reform package, thus initiating in the Council the debate on the future of CAP for the months. to come. In addition, the Council held a policy debate on the distribution of food products to the most deprived persons in the Union. Ministers could not secure a majority in favour of the Commission proposal. Read More...
Health & Welfare News CONSUMERS CONFUSED BY WELFARE LABELLING
STOCKING RATE DISCUSSIONS ON-GOING
UK - A consumer survey has led AB Sustain to call for the scrapping of the wide array of 'confusing' animal welfare labels.
AUSTRALIA - Nationwide consultations are being held to establish clear definitions for terms such as 'free-range' and 'free to roam' for hens and broilers to narrow the gap between industry practice and consumer perceptions.
A huge 83 per cent of shoppers find the abundance of animal welfare logos and labels on fresh meat packs 'confusing', according to new research – and an even greater 93 per cent would like to see the labels abolished and each retailer implement their own single standard, assuring consumers that a high level of animal welfare has been adhered to.
The increasingly contentious issue of free-range stocking rates for poultry is under the microscope, with egg producers meeting around Australia to draw up a new maximum standard of 20,000 birds a hectare (two birds a square metre).
The feeling appears to be reasonably consistent across all age groups. Over-55s are the most in favour of each retailer implementing their own standard, with 88 per cent of those polled in that age category finding the number of labels confusing, against 81 per cent of 18- to 24-year-olds. Some 98 per cent of over-55s support the introduction of a single standard per retailer, against 89 per cent of the youngest age category. Read More...
The Land reports that the proposed minimum is far higher than the current recommended 1,500 birds per hectare but the Australian Egg Corporation Limited argues existing models put no binding obligation on producers, some of whom have have lifted hen densities well above 20,000 per hectare.
WSPA PLACES WELFARE AT HEART OF VET TRAINING
LAB FOR VIRUS RESEARCH OPENED AT PIRBRIGHT
UK - World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has showcased a blueprint for vets to integrate animal welfare into the curriculum and practical training.
UK - Minister has marked milestones in new ÂŁ100million world-class laboratory build at the Institute for Animal Health (IAH) in Pirbright.
WSPA's message was closely linked to the global sustainability theme of the closing event of the World Veterinary Year, held in Cape Town, South Africa, earlier this month, attended by some 2,000 vet professionals from more than 150 nations. In a side-event and at the charity's conference stand, delegates heard how WSPA's education and emergency work with veterinarians shows how the profession is interlinked with the ecosystem and human and animal health in the quest for global sustainability. About one billion of the world's poorest people depend on animals for food, income, social status or cultural identification... Read More...
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Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, has led a ceremony to mark milestones in construction of a brand new high-containment facility at the Institute for Animal Health (IAH) in Pirbright, Surrey. He said: "The Government has made significant investment in this world-class facility, ensuring the UK remains at the forefront of research into animal diseases. This brings benefits for animal and human health, the agricultural industry and global food security. I am very impressed by the outstanding progress being made here at Pirbright." Staff from IAH and construction staff from national contractor... Read More...
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Poultry Industry News PROGRESS ON SALMONELLA VACCINE FOR POULTRY, HUMANS
USPOULTRY, FOUNDATION APPROVE NEW RESEARCH GRANTS
US - North Carolina State University professors are looking to reduce the threat of Salmonella, which infects 1.2 million people a year.
US - USPoultry and the USPoultry Foundation have approved a total of $271,839 for seven new research grants at six institutions. Each organisation will share appropriately similar amounts for the funding.
Salmonella has been a subject of caution but instead of brushing off the pathogen, microbiology professor Hosni Hassan has embraced the microbe for a career in research, according to a report in NC State University's Technician Online. Dr Hassan is developing a Salmonella vaccine that aims to make poultry and eggs safe for human consumption and to prevent foodborne diseases. Up to this point, he has worked to make a weakened, non-pathogenic strand of Salmonella and his next step is to develop this as a vaccine to test on humans. He explained: "It could possibly be used in a preventive pill for food poisoning... Read More...
The research funding was approved by the boards of directors of both organisations, based on recommendations from the Foundation Research Advisory Committee. The committee evaluates research proposals to determine their value to the industry, and then makes recommendations to the boards for funding. Committee members are professional specialists from different segments of the poultry and egg industry who represent a variety of disciplines. The Association's research programme dates back to the early 1960s, when funds were first approved for poultry disease research. It gradually grew into a comprehensive program incorporating all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. Since the inception of the research... Read More...
MADHYA PRADESH BANS MOULTING THROUGH STARVATION
SCIENTISTS MAKE PROGRESS ON COCCIDIOSIS VACCINE
MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA - The Government of Madhya Pradesh has directed egg producers to discontinue starvation force-moulting of laying hens.
UK - Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), among others, have taken the first step in developing a new type of vaccine to protect chickens against coccidiosis, the most important parasite of poultry globally.
The Government of Madhya Pradesh became the 24th state in India to direct its egg producers to cease starvation force molting of laying hens. The Madhya Pradesh Director of Animal Husbandry has requested officials to ensure that the state's egg producers comply with the Animal Welfare Board of India's order to immediately discontinue starvation force molting regimes. In March, the Animal Welfare Board of India confirmed that starvation force molting is a punishable offence under India's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960, and ordered all egg production facilities to immediately discontinue the practice. Read More...
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A vaccine of this type – based on proteins from the coccidiosis bug rather than being derived from a live parasite – could be produced on a larger scale than is currently possible so could be used to provide much more widespread protection to chicken flocks. Protecting against animal diseases is going to play an important role in ensuring global food security. The researchers have produced a much more detailed picture of how coccidiosis attacks chickens, uncovering the protein molecules which are secreted onto the surface of the... Read More...
Health & Welfare News IRAN REPORTS FIRST BIRD FLU OUTBREAKS
BIRD FLU VACCINATION SPURS VIRUS EVOLUTION
IRAN - Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has broken out in village ducks at two locations in the north of the country.
Inadequate poultry immunization programs may cause higher mutations rates in the bird flu virus, rendering the vaccine ineffective and increasing the threat of cross-species transmission.
The veterinary authority sent an Immediate Notification dated 13 October to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). The report describes two outbreaks of HPAI, both starting on 13 September in free-range village duck flocks in the region of Mazaran in the north of the country, near the Caspian Sea. In total, 2,682 ducks were involved, of which 535 showed symptoms, 345 died and 2,337 birds were destroyed. The presence of the H5N1 sub-type of the HPAI virus has been confirmed. The last reported outbreak of bird flu in Iran was in August 2008. Read More...
CONFERENCE TACKLES ANTIBIOTIC USE US – The issue of antibiotic use in food animals and its effect on antibiotic resistance in humans was discussed at a two-day conference in Chicago, writes Chris Wright, senior editor of ThePoultrySite. “Antibiotic Use in Food Animals: A Dialogue for a Common Purpose” a symposium organised by the National Institute for Animal Agriculture, took a close look at how antibiotics are used in animal husbandry and its effects on human health. Dr Scott Hurd from Iowa State University set the stage by saying that the presence of a hazard creates concern, but concern is not risk. Human health risk requires sufficient exposure that will result in actual harm.
The H5N1 Type A influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is mutating faster in countries that have been implementing wide-scale, but incomplete, vaccinations of poultry, according to a report published online in Vaccine (October 12). The genetic changes accrued by the viruses rendered the vaccinations ineffective, and increased the risk that the virus could jump to humans. That spotty vaccination campaigns seem “to favor viral mutation, has been suspected for a long time, but this is the first study which is providing hard evidence for it,” Marisa Peyre, a researcher with the French Agricultural Research Center for International Development who was not involved in the research, said in an email. Bird flu has plagued poultry farmers for years, wiping out entire stocks, and occasionally jumping to the farmers themselves. In 2006, for example, the disease caused 79 human deaths worldwide. That same year, Egypt implemented wide-scale immunization programs against the virus, treating millions of farmed poultry with an H5N1 vaccine. Recent news, however, suggested that such.... Read More...
GERMANY CLEARED OF LOW-PATH BIRD FLU GERMANY - The veterinary authority reports no new outbreaks of low-pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) since July. The veterinary authority sent Follow Up Report No. 11 dated 26 October to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
He stressed that the causal chain for antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacterial food borne risk assessment includes:
With no new outbreaks of LPAI since July 2011, the report describes the event as 'resolved'.
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Poultry Industry News HY-LINE INTERNATIONAL HONOURS UGANDA DISTRIBUTOR UGANDA - Biyinzika Enterprises was recently honoured by Hy-Line International and received an award recognising five years of serving as the Hy-Line distributor in Uganda. In that short time, Biyinzika has been able to take the Hy-Line Brown to the market leader position in Uganda with over 50 per cent market share.Also, Biyinzika provides day-old chicks for export to nearby countries. Read More...
COMPETITION TRIBUNAL TO CONTINUE CASES SOUTH AFRICA - The Competition Tribunal is continuing with cases of anti-competitive behaviour in the poultry industry. The Competition Tribunal has dismissed a case against Ross Poultry Breeders, reports Fin24, but it is continuing with cases against Astral Operations Limited and Elite Breeding Farms. The three poultry companies applied to the tribunal in August to dismiss a case of anti-competitive behaviour brought against them by the Competition Commission. On Thursday last week, the tribunal agreed to dismiss the case against Ross Poultry Breeders. It decided that Astral Operations and Elite Breeding Farms would still face allegations of anti-competitive behaviour. The commission referred the case to the tribunal in June 2008. Astral, Elite and Ross Poultry had argued that the case referred against them differed in material respects from the complaint originally brought to the commission. Read More...
Breeding & Genetics CHINESE IMPRESSED BY US INDUSTRY'S EFFICIENCY
INDBRO DEVELOPS LINES FOR LOWINPUT POULTRY SYSTEMS
US - A group of Chinese customers were given an insight into US chicken production when they visited Tyson Foods and Pilgrims.
INDIA - The Government of India is encouraging the private sector to undertake pure line breeding work within the country, with the aims to reduce dependency on imports and the health risks associated with importation, as well as to develop the technological capability of the country to export breeding stock.
The visit was organised by Cobb-Vantress whose director of Asian sales and technical service, Charles Calvert, said their guests were impressed by the efficiency of the US industry from hatching egg production through to processing. He said: "The Chinese industry is becoming more and more sophisticated, and is increasingly looking to the Cobb500 for its broiler growth, feed efficiency and meat yield to improve its overall profitability." The visitors, who included Cobb franchise distributors Beijing Poultry Breeding Company, saw a Pilgrims' parent stock farm in Georgia, a hatchery, broiler production and the Tyson Foods' Albertville processing plant with an output of 1.8 million birds per week.
There is wide variation in the environment, housing systems and the feed used in tropical and the Western countries, and top quality agricultural inputs will be channelled towards the growing human population rather than poultry in future. Birds bred in tropical countries with marginal inputs perform better in the tropics but also excel when the environment is improved. This genotype Ă— environment interaction provides an opportunity to breed the birds in India. The technical and non-technical manpower required for the poultry breeding work is available in India at a reasonable cost. Read More...
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INSTITUTE INTRODUCES NEW EGG-LAYING BIRD NIGERIA - The Zaria-based National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) has introduced a new egg line, Shika Brown, which that can lay eggs continuously for two years. Citing the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), PM News reports that the Institute is charged with the mandate of carrying out research into all forms of livestock and animals both wild and domestic. Dr Grace Erakpotabor, the Principal Research Officer in the institute, told NAN in Abuja that the line of layer bird was developed recently by the institute to save the country the cost of importing layer birds. &ldquoShika Brown bird is one of the major recent achievements of the institute; before now, we used to import layer birds from other countries." Read More...
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Poultry Industry News BAIADA LIVESTOCK MANAGERS VISIT AVIAGEN UK
ANHUI POULTRY LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE
UK - Aviagen hosted Mike Govers and Jim Barr from Baiada Poultry Pty Limited to visit and review flock management practices being carried out in the UK.
CHINA - Duck company, Anhui Taiyang Poultry, has launched a new corporate web site.
The guests got a chance to tour several Aviagen grandparent facilities and also a number of Vion breeder farms at various stages of production during their week-long visit. “It is always beneficial to provide customers with the opportunity to see operations in other countries” commented Alan Thomson, Aviagen Regional Commercial and Technical Manager. “Reviewing and comparing production management programmes typically surfaces some new ideas or alternative thinking that can often help both parties in their quest for performance improvement.” Read More...
Anhui Taiyang Poultry Co., Inc., a vertically integrated duck breeder, processor and distributor, has announced the launch of its new corporate web site, www.taiyangpoultry.com. Aimed to strengthen communications with shareholders, prospective investors and business partners, Anhui Poultry's web site provides important, easily accessible information regarding the Company's business units, facilities and industry. The web site also provides a centralized investor relations destination portal which includes information regarding corporate governance, access to SEC filings and press releases. Read More...
TURKEY PROJECT ENDS CHAPTER IN EARLY BROILER STORY UK - Kelly Turkeys is to invest in new accommodation for its turkey breeding programme – and so replace two buildings where some of the first broiler chickens were reared in the UK almost 60 years ago. The traditional turkey breeders have been using the buildings at Wyck Farm at Maldon in Essex, for housing pure line and grandparent stock for more than 40 years and are now planning to install state-of-the-art housing. The original buildings – two wooden sheds totalling 12,000 square feet – were put up by John Ogier, one of the pioneers of broiler chickens in the UK, who used them to rear 10,000-bird flocks in the 1950s. It was he and Geoffrey Sykes who introduced from the United States the concept of broilers – chickens reared specifically for meat. After John Ogier, a motor racing enthusiast, was killed in a road accident, Derek Kelly bought the farm and himself reared broilers... Read More...
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Breeding & Genetics AVIAGEN'S EUROPEAN TECHNICAL TEAM BREEDS SUCCESS
SIERAD EXPANDS POULTRY BREEDING BUSINESS
EUROPE - Aviagen's European Technical Team recently held its twice-annual meeting to share information from across 38 countries.
INDONESIA - Indonesian Poultry integrator, Sierad, is to invest around IDR 350 billion to expand its poultry breeding business.
The team, which is constantly increasing to reflect Aviagen's growing European network, supports more than 50 million parent stock birds and provides a wealth of practical knowledge on a wide variety of topics.With so many different countries served,Technical Managers discuss and share performance data from a variety of environmental and management conditions which gives a great picture of the true performance potential of Aviagen birds.
Sierad Produce Tbk recently held a special ceremony at the farms at the Lebak Regency of Banten Province to mark the project.
Utilising feedback from customers as well as Aviagen's own extensive research and development work, the three-day meeting, chaired by Alan Thomson, Regional Technical and Commercial Manager,Western Europe and UK, focused on best practice and sharing knowledge and included presentations on feed processing and a research and development update. The team also took part in a research and development workshop. Read More...
The company said the project is being financed by PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. and other stakeholders.
The project aims to build five farms and a hatchery on a 250 hectare site. Three of the farms are expected to be in operation shortly.
When fully operational the farms are expected to produce 15 million day old chicks a year, according to reports. Read More...
Poultry Industry News VIETNAM, UN REVIEW FIGHT AGAINST HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA Vietnam in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organized a workshop here on Friday to finalize implementations in Phase 2 of the UN-Vietnam Joint Program to fight against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) during 2007-2011. The workshop is not only to review the achievements but also from that, Vietnam hopes to receive more supports from the UN agencies, said Bui Ba Bong, Vietnamese vice minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. According to the report, so far,Vietnam's project on prevention of HPAI has basically achieved the targets in terms of making plans, policies and strategies for the veterinary sector, assessing the impacts of destruction of poultry to the... Read More...
USPOULTRY SEMINAR FOCUSED ON HEALTH & PERFORMANCE US - "LT (infectious laryngotracheitis) is a respiratory virus of chickens and pheasants that does not affect humans or other animals. LT reveals weak areas in biosecurity practice as the virus is easily transported on people and things. It is a community disease and must be approached with a community mind-set," said Dr Phil Stayer, Corporate Veterinarian for Sanderson Farms. Dr Stayer was speaking to live production managers and service techs from throughout the poultry industry who had gathered at the 2011 Poultry Production and Health seminar in Charlotte, North Carolina.The annual conference is sponsored by US Poultry & Egg Association's Poultry && Egg Institute. Dr Stayer provided "one person's perspective" on attempts to control the LT outbreak in Mississippi in the first half of this year. Read More...
Biosecurity & Hygiene BIOSECURITY HELPS PREVENT CHICKEN DISEASES
BOOST BIOSECURITY AND HALT DISEASE
BORNEO - Biosecurity can curtail the outbreak of dreaded chicken diseases such as Newcastle Disease (ND), where a virulent strain has been known to wipe out an entire flock.
IRELAND - Most people have heard the saying that prevention is better than cure. Farmers prevent diseases from entering or spreading on farms by vaccinating, treating sick animals, culling affected animals and most important of all, by stopping diseases entering in the first place.
The Borneo Post reports that biosecurity does not restrict itself to disease prevention but also on pest management, said a source from the local veterinary office. “The stricter ones (farm operators) even restrict visitors’ movements – where they would need to put on special clothing before entering. Some even had their vehicles disinfected.
Ireland's The Independent reports that by putting biosecurity measures in place to protect their herds from common diseases, farmers are giving themselves a safety net against a serious outbreak of any particular condition. For many years now, pig and poultry farms have recognised that protecting their stock from diseases is cost effective.
“This is because visitors serve as a tool to spread the virus as they go about visiting different farms. In layman's terms, such measures are adopted to prevent outside virus from being brought into the farm,” the source told The Borneo Post.
More beef and dairy farms are starting to come to the same conclusion due to the recent publicity surrounding outbreaks of IBR, BVD and Johne's and the huge cost they can inflict on a beef or dairy herd for many years.
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FORMALDEHYDE FOR DISINFECTION OF HATCHING EGGS
GOOD BIOSECURITY IMPORTANT FOR LIVESTOCK HEALTH
SPAIN - The conclusion of a meeting in Madrid was that there is now a safe and effective alternative to formaldehyde for hatchery disinfection, according to CID Lines.
US - For livestock producers, now is a critical time to have good biosecurity practices in place to protect herds from the occurrence and transfer of diseases, according to a University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB) extension specialist.
On 11 October, Lieven Dambre, CID Lines' Product manager for intensive animal production, was invited to the first CEVA hatchery university in Madrid to give a lecture on the alternatives for formaldehyde in disinfection of hatching eggs. More than 40 supervising veterinarians, plant managers and quality supervisors from the entire Spanish incubator industry attended this seminar. The conclusion was that there is now an alternative to formaldehyde that is safe for human health and results in better disinfection without any threat to hatchability whatsoever.
Many animals have been travelling to be shown in state and county fairs, and they may bring home more than ribbons.They may harbour parasites or diseases that producers haven't had on their farms in the past, says David Fernandez, Ph.D., UAPB Extension livestock specialist. "Animals at shows, or those purchased from sale barns, have the potential to be exposed to numerous diseases and disease strains from all over the state or country that they have never encountered before, and so have little resistance to them," he said. Read More...
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Poultry Industry News LITTER CONSUMPTION AFFECTS GUT DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA - Research at Poultry CRC has demonstrated that broilers consume a considerable amount of litter, which stimulates gut development, and that the amount consumed depends on the type of material. In the latest edition of e-Chook news, Poultry CRC CEO, Dr Mingan Choct draws our attention to his orgnaisation's findings on the effects of litter consumption and litter type on gut development and health in layers and broilers. This is financially important for two reasons. Firstly, some poultry producers are facing difficulties in sourcing certain types of litter material between batches because of availability and price. Secondly, as explained below, a poorly-developed gut may mean reduced feed efficiency. Poultry CRC has completed two research projects and one student project on this topic. The first project report is entitled 'Use of different dust bathing materials for layers... Read More...
HIGHER LEVELS OF DDGS MAY BE USED IN LAYING HEN DIETS aying hens can be fed levels of up to 15 per cent dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) and perhaps up to 25 per cent, without adverse effects, according to researchers at the University of Nebraska. They added that the resulting increase in yolk colour may be an advantage in some markets. High corn and soybean prices have made the search for ways to decrease poultry feed costs more important than ever. According to the Poultry Science Association (PSA), researchers at the University of Nebraska have identified one possible approach that may be effective for laying hens: increasing the percentage of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) used in hens’ diets. DDGS serve as a valuable source of energy, protein and amino acids in poultry diets. The researchers – Drs Mahmoud Masa’deh, Sheila Purdum and Katherine Hanford... Read More...
Poultry Industry News NO END IN SIGHT TO HIGH CHICKEN PRICES
AB VISTA COMPLETES REGISTRATION FOR ENZYMES
JAMAICA - Leading chicken producers have warned that continuing high feed prices will push up the cost of Christmas poultry.
EU - AB Vista has significantly extended the reach of two of its market-leading enzyme products in the EU.
Jamaicans can expect to pay record sums for their Christmas birds this year, the country's two top poultry producers warn. According to Jamaica Observer, soaring prices for imported corn and soybean plus monopoly-priced electricity have driven the costs of producing chickens to their highest fall levels ever, says Jamaica Broilers. The benchmark price for a Grade A Whole Bird now stands at JMD283 per kg, up from JMD244 per kg this time last year, said Ian Parsard, vice-president finance and energy at Jamaica Broilers. "That's a 16 per cent increase." Read More...
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The standing committee have given the go-ahead for both the xylanase product Econase速 XT, and the phytase product Finase速 EC to be marketed for use across an extended range of pig and poultry feed applications. Specifically, Econase XT can now be used in feed for grower and finisher pigs, plus laying hens and all minor poultry species, including game birds and ducks. Finase EC is now also registered for use in feed for sows making it the only bacterial phytase with registration for all poultry species and for use in all pig and piglet diets. The recent approvals mean that AB Vista can now offer full regulatory coverage for both products. Econase XT is the first... Read More...
Feeding & Nutrition BIOMIN SUPPORTS POULTRY NUTRITION CONFERENCE
DSM PRODUCT RECEIVES SPACE INNOVATION AWARD
TURKEY - Biomin continues to strengthen its presence at WPSA conferences around the world, this time returning to support the 18th European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN) in Çesme on 31 October to 4 November 2011.
FRANCE - Rovimix® MaxichickTM from DSM Nutritional Products has received the 2011 Innov'SPACE award in recognition of its special value to the poultry industry.
More than 1,000 experts in poultry nutrition are expected to converge at the ESPN conference. As a reliable partner working to advance the performance of poultry nutrition, Biomin is pleased to be the Platinum Sponsor of ESPN 2011 and welcomes you to join Biomin at its booth and seminar. The Biomin technical seminar, held on Thursday 3 November, will address the issue of 'Performance – Profit – Planet'. Under this theme, Biomin wishes to share with the poultry scientific community findings that could contribute to providing a link among these pillars, and consequently, to actively participate in providing solutions that address the future challenges of the poultry industry.
The award was made by Michel Morein, Vice-President of the Regional Council of Brittany, a body which exists to develop the attractiveness of Brittany and the quality of life of the people who live in this region of France. It was received on behalf of DSM by Vérane Gigaud, who is responsible for poultry market development in France. The setting was the social event organised for exhibitors at the closure of the first day of the 25th Innov’SPACE trade fair, held in Rennes, the administrative capital of Brittany, last month. Rovimix Maxichick is the combination of Rovimix Hy-D® (free-flowing spray-dried 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 powder) and Carophyll® Red 10% (canthaxanthin in a corn starch-coated matrix).
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NOVUS PROMOTES EGG NUTRITION ON A GLOBAL SCALE
FEEDING TRIALS SHOW POTENTIAL FOR 'ETHANOL ALGAE'
GLOBAL - Novus International held education events worldwide to help people understand the nutritional value in eggs in connection with World Egg Day last week.
US - Green Plains and BioProcess Algae have completed the first phase of a series of animal feeding trials with algae grown at an ethanol plant. In poultry, the companies' algae had a similar protein composition to high-protein soybean meal and a higher energy content.
As the world population soars, an increased demand for food, particularly protein, accompanies a rise in the number of people occupying the world. According to the World Health Organization, hunger is the single largest threat to public health. With an estimated 9.2 billion mouths to feed by 2050, producing enough low-cost, nutrient-dense protein is more important than ever before. For global leader in animal health and nutrition Novus International, commitment to the poultry industry – raising healthy birds...
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. and BioProcess Algae, LLC have announced the successful completion of the first round of algae-based poultry feed trials. The algae strains produced for the feed trials demonstrated high energy and protein content that was readily available, similar to other high value feed products used in the feeding of poultry today. The algae strains used in the feed trials were grown in BioProcess Algae's Grower HarvesterTM reactors co-located with...
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Poultry Industry News HEN WELFARE DIRECTIVE DISCUSSED AT AG COUNCIL EU - At the 3120th meeting of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg this week under the presidency of Marek Sawicki, Minister for Rural Development of Poland, there were discussions on the CAP reform proposals, implementation of the laying hens directive, the fisheries partnership agreement with Guinea Bissau and amendments of fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks. As regards agriculture, ministers had an exchange of views on the common agricultural policy (CAP) reform package, thus initiating in the Council the debate on the future of CAP for the months. to come. In addition, the Council held a policy debate on the distribution of food products to the most deprived persons in the Union. Ministers could not secure a majority in favour of the Commission proposal. Read More...
LED LIGHT SAID TO RAISE PRODUCTION AND CUT COSTS US - A poultry light has been developed to increase layer and breeder production and decrease energy costs, according to inventors, Once Innovations. A new LED poultry barn lamp has been developed that has high expectations of increasing production and profitability of layer and breeder operators. Impetus for the project was based on research showing improved health, welfare, and reproductive activity of hens exposed to certain wavelengths of light on the electromagnetic spectrum. Knowing this, and applying a keen understanding of the relationship between poultry biology and behaviour, led Once Innovations (ONCE) to invent a lamp with enhanced blue and red spectral output compared to incandescent, CFL, HPS, and standard LED lamps. Zdenko Grajcar, ONCE Chief Technology Officer, said: "This is an exciting time for the poultry industry. Read More...
Housing & Equipment TOUGH TIMES AHEAD FOR EGG PRODUCERS
ROYAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM SAUDI-ARABIA
UK - To stabilise the egg market, the number of laying hens across the EU needs to decline by around 20 to 40 million laying hens but egg prices are unlikely to increase until Easter 2012. This is the view of Klaus Torborg of Lohmann Animal Health, who was speaking at a dinner for UK egg producers in Shropshire.
SAUDI ARABIA - Taking home a big 'thank you' for the long years of loyalty, Big Dutchman area sales manager, Khalid Abdelrahman, recently returned from Riyadh.
Mr Toborg said that many producers would go out of business because they did not have the money to reinvest in new systems after the ban on conventional cages on 1 January 2012. However, reports from the field suggested that the final transition from cages to alternative systems would take two years. He did not expect producers to be penalised in the first half of 2012, due to the authorities concentrating on dealing with the financial crisis. Read More...
For 20 years now, the German equipment supplier has been exhibiting their poultry systems on the Saudi Agriculture poultry show in Saudi-Arabia. A fact which was also recognised in a special ceremony attended by high members of the Saudi-Arabian administration:Together with the Saudi-Arabian agricultural minister, Dr Fahd bin Abdulrahman Balghunaim, Prince Saud Bin Abdallah Al Faisal, member of the Saudi royal family and Chairman of Riyadh Exhibition Center (REC), presented Khalid Abdelrahman with a decorative anniversary award. The Saudi Agriculture Show started back in 1981. In the meantime, the most important agricultural show in the Gulf States has developed a great appeal. Read More...
NI FARMERS' GROUPS IN BRUSSELS TO DISCUSS CAGE BAN NORTHERN IRELAND - Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) representatives were in Brussels last week to discuss implementation of the Welfare of Laying Hens Directive. UFU Poultry Policy Committee Chairman, John McLenaghan, and UFU Policy Officer, Colin Smith, were in Brussels last week and joined the other UK Farming Unions, and farming organisations throughout Europe, to discuss the implementation of the Welfare of Laying Hens Directive (WHLD) or cage ban as it is commonly known. While in Brussels, they also spoke to Dr Andrea Gavinelli, Head of the Animal Welfare Unit at the European Commission, at an Eggs and Poultry Advisory Group Meeting at DG Agriculture.At the meeting, Dr Gavinelli echoed comments made by European Comn intra-community trade... Read More...
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Poultry Industry News DOREP HATCHERY PROJECT FACES COLLAPSE KENYA - The collapse of the Dorep project has left farmers facing losses. Farmers who have invested thousands of shillings (KES) in what has been a lucrative poultry business for years now face an uncertain future, according to The Nation of Kenya. Dorep, a firm that entered into an agreement with hundred of farmers spread across the country, is no longer purchasing poultry and their products. The members are now stuck with thousands of eggs and have no idea where to sell them. A pioneer farmer, Sammy Ndung'u, recently borrowed KES200,000 from Agriculture Finance Corporation, which he all pumped into the Dorep poultry project. He explained: "Since early last... Read More...
PETERSIME CUSTOMER CENTRE OFFICIALLY INAUGURATED BELGIUM - Petersime has recently officially inaugurated its brand new Customer Centre as well as its extended and modernized production facilities, located at the headquarters in Zulte (Olsene). During the inauguration ceremony, the ribbon was cut by Henk Heyerick, Mayor of Zulte, and Peter Frank, Managing Director of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Group (TBG). The event was attended by representatives of the government of Zulte, the management of shareholder Food Processing Systems, and Petersime’s major Belgian customers, suppliers, and scientific partners. After the official cutting of the ribbon, the guests enjoyed a guided tour through the Customer Centre and the production facilities and a reception. Read More...
Incubation & Hatching PAS REFORM GROWS IN LATIN AMERICA AND RUSSIA Agrobueyca, Venzuela's leading integration and feed manufacturer, is to expand operations with a brand new Smart single-stage hatchery from Pas Reform, capable of producing 1.3 million day old chicks per week. The new hatchery, completed in July 2011, incorporates SmartSet setters, SmartHatch hatchers, an entire hatchery climate control system and a comprehensive hatchery automation line, to deliver one of the largest and most modern broiler hatcheries to date in Latin America. A family-owned and run business, Agrobueyca was established in Venezuela in 1992, headed by Antonio Gomez who together with his team has been working on plans for the new hatchery complex for the past two years." PAS Reform has also expanded the Smart range, with SmartTransfer, the latest hatchery innovation.
ORKA GOES TO IPE 2012 US - ORKA Food Technology – better known as EggTester.com – will participate in International Poultry Expo 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia, from 24 to 26 January at booth 2149. Instruments manufactured by ORKA are gaining world market share based on their versatility, cost and reliability and you may see a real-time demo of ORKA products. The current range comprises: The Egg Analyzer – this instrument determines the weight of eggs, albumen height, Haugh units, yolk color and USDA grade for routine quality control and regulatory compliance The Egg Force Reader – this device measures the force required to crush a shell and is a direct measure of marketability The Egg Shell Thickness Gauge... Read More...
It is an ergonomically designed, fully automated setter trolley loader that enables a single operator to safely transfer all 32 trays from a farm trolley to the setter trolley simultaneously, in less than two minutes. Meanwhile, Pas Reform has expanded its Latin American network, with the appointment of Rodrigo Pardo of R&M Corporation to deliver sales and technical support services in Colombia and Balanceados y Saneamientos to represent Smart single-stage incubation technologies in Peru. Since the launch of its new production facility Pas Reform do Brasil, demand for the Company's Smart technologies, project management and training services has soared in Latin America. Pas Reform is also continuing to deliver substantial market growth in Russia, as work begins on a new Smart hatchery complex for Timashevskaya Poultry Farms, in the south-eastern Samara region. Read More...
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Poultry Industry News SANDERSON EXPECTS CHICKEN OUTPUT TO RISE US - Chicken processor, Sanderson Farms, has announced it will expand its own production next year while the industry continues to face a glut of meat and low prices. Sanderson Farms Inc. expects to produce more chicken meat in 2012 than it will in 2011, the company said last week. Sanderson told investors during a presentation it expects to turn out 2.849 billion pounds of chicken in 2012, or 3.3 per cent more than it expects to produce in 2011. Sanderson Chief Executive, Joe Sanderson Jr., also said he expects data to show the US chicken industry produced heavy amounts of meat in September and October, despite the fact it is facing an historic glut of inventory. Read More...
ACQUISITION BOOSTED MOY PARK'S PROFITS NORTHERN IRELAND - An overview of the business of chicken and turkey company, Moy Park. Moy Park is headquartered in Craigavon but is a large organisation with activities throughout the UK and Ireland, with a subsidiary in France, according to Belfast Telegraph.The main activities of this Northern Ireland-controlled group are in locally farmed poultry. The group also produces and sells a range of complementary convenience food products and brands. Moy Park is itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of a large Brazilian company, Marfrig. Marfrig has an even wider range of commercial interests in meat and meat products and appears to have an interest in supplying some of these products from Brazil to western Europe.
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Processing & Packaging EU STEPS UP DIOXIN CONTAMINATION PREVENTION
GOVT PROMISES MORE MODERN PROCESSING FACILITIES
EU – The European Commission is to put forward new proposals to improve the protection of consumers and industry against a possible dioxin contamination.
PHILIPPINES - The government has announced plans to build four or five more modern slaughterhouses and poultry processing facilities.
The scheme has been endorsed the EU Member States at the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCoFCAH). In particular, four measures will be implemented throughout the EU by the middle of next year. They aim to further reduce the risk of contamination in the food chain and the measures will avoid food recalls from the market and significant financial costs to the consumers and industries. John Dalli, EU Health and Consumer Commissioner welcomed the support of the Member States for the Commission proposal and added: "The decision taken today is the EU's response to last winter's dioxin crisis.
The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) plans to build four to five AAA public slaughterhouses and poultry dressing plants to help boost the competitiveness of the Philippines' meat industry, according to Visayan Daily Star. At the agency's 39th anniversary programme and 2011 Meat Safety Consciousness Week celebration in Metro Manila yesterday, NMIS Executive Director, Jane Bacayo, said: "We have an approved 180 million pesos [PHP] in our 2012 budget for such purpose." He said the planned slaughterhouses and dressing plants will function as service facilities where livestock and poultry producers can bring respective animal produce for proper slaughtering under sanitary conditions. Read More...
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POULTRY PROCESSING PLANT COMMISSIONED
GOOD QUARTER OF DOMESTIC & EXPORT SALES FOR MHP
CAMEROON - A new modern poultry processing plant has been commissioned in Bafang.
UKRAINE - MHP increased its chicken meat sales by 23 per cent to just under 100,000 tonnes for the first nine months of 2011, with increases in both domestic sales and exports.
The multi-billion plant in Bafang that has capacity to produce more than 3,000 chicken a day is also receiving government financial backing of African Financial Community Francs (FCFA) 500 million, reports All Africa. The Minister of the Economy, Planning and Regional Development, MINEPAT, Louis Paul Motaze, on Saturday (15 October) commissioned a poultry slaughtering and packaging plant in Bafang, West Region. Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman of the company's Board of Governors, Christophe Eken, insisted that "only chicken... Read more...
MHP S.A., one of the leading agro-industrial companies in Ukraine, focusing on the production of poultry and the cultivation of grain, has announced its preclose trading update for the third quarter and nine months ended 30 September 2011. During the third quarter of 2011, the volume of chicken meat sales to external consumers increased by 23 per cent to 99,900 tonnes compared to the third quarter of 2010, and by 13 per cent to 282,000 tonnes during the...
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INDUSTRY EVENTS
Nutrition and Climate, New Develop Wageningen, The Netherlands, November 28th to 30th
The course will cover basic aspects of nutrition a on the interaction between the impact of climat tional requirements of poultry.
Grain Forecast and Economic Outlook Conference Atlanta, Georgia USA, November 9th
Grain and feed ingredient purchasing is a vital function in today’s poultry industry. Prices are affected by many factors such as ethanol and economic conditions.
AgriTechnica
Hanover, Germany, Novem
Grain purchasing is never a simple challenge, but having the very latest facts and figures is vital. USPOULTRY’s Poultry & Egg Institute’s 2011 Grain Forecast and Economic Outlook Conference will help you stay up to date and provide the essential information you need to make those critical buying decisions
AgriTechnica is the lea management exhibitio tion. This is where in set and visions discus
With 18 exhibition ha of exhibition floor sp hibitors, AgriTechnica world for agricultural
INDUSTRY EVENTS Each month we bring you the most important poultry industry events taking place around the world For more events please visit http://www.thepoultrysite.com/events
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and acclimation physiology, and will focus te conditions on nutrition and the nutri-
mber 15th to 19th
ading machinery, equipment and on for professional plant producnovations are launched, trends sed.
Vietstock 2011 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, November 9th to 11th
Without doubt, Vietnam is today one of the fastest growing market for feed, livestock and dairy production in Asia. More than ever, Vietstock 2011 Expo & Conference - Vietnam's No.1 International Feed, Livestock, Dairy & Meat Processing Show is regard as the place to be to capitalise on this growth.
Poultry India 2011 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, November 23rd to 25th
The great success of Poultry India 2010 in the back drop of world wide recession was the ultimate testimony of vibrant Indian economy. All Exhibitors and visitors expressed their satisfaction & strong support for the event and promised to come back for the next edition of Poultry India 2011.
alls, over 320,000 square metres pace and more than 2,600 exa is the largest exhibition in the machinery and equipment.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS BUILDING MATERIALS
BIOSECURITY
CID Lines Tel: +32 5721 7877 Fax: +32 5721 7879 info@cidlines.com www.cidlines.com
Indbro Poultry Tel: +91(40) 24145594 drkotaiah@indbropoultry.com www.indbro.com
BREEDING
CLEANING MATERIALS
Hubbard Tel: +33 296 79 63 70 Fax: +33 296 74 04 71 contact.emea@hubbardbreeders.com www.hubbardbreeders.com Cobb Vantress Tel: +1 479 524 3166 Fax: +1 479 524 3043 info@cobb-vantress.com www.cobb-vantress.com
Grimaud Freres Selection S.A.S Tel: +33 (0)2 41 70 36 90 Fax: +33 (0)2 41 70 31 67 grimaudfreres@grimaudfreres.com www.grimaudfreres.com
Hy-Line International Tel: 515-225-6030 Fax: 515-225-6425 aderby@hyline.com www.hyline.com
Pas Reform Tel: +31 314 659 111 Fax: +31 314 652 575 info@pasreform.com www.pasreform.com
Novogen Tel: +33 296 58 12 60 Fax: +33 296 58 12 61 contact.novogen@novogen-layers.com www.novogen-layers.com
Aviagen Tel: +44 131 333 1056 Fax: +44 131 333 3296 info@aviagen.com www.aviagen.com
CID Lines Tel: +32 5721 7877 Fax: +32 5721 7879 info@cidlines.com www.cidlines.com
Meriden Animal Health Tel: +44 1234 436130 Fax: +44 1234 436131 sales@meriden-ah.com www.meriden-ah.com
Pas Reform Tel: +31 314 659 111 Fax: +31 314 652 575 info@pasreform.com www.pasreform.com
BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS Looking for a company to fulfil your needs? Here is a comprehensive listing of poultry industry companys sorted into market sectors. For more businesses please visit http://www.thepoultrysite.com/directory
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS CONSULTANTS ADVISORS & TRAINING
RL Consulting Tel: +44 (0) 1865 792 890 enquiries@rlconsulting.co.uk www.rlconsulting.co.uk
DRINKING
Big Dutchman International Tel: +49 4447 801 0 Fax: +49 4447 801 237 big@bigdutchman.de www.bigdutchman.com
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Pas Reform Tel: +31 314 659 111 Fax: +31 314 652 575 info@pasreform.com www.pasreform.com
EGG HANDLING & GRADING
Indbro Poultry Tel: +91(40) 24145594 drkotaiah@indbropoultry.com www.indbro.com
Pas Reform Tel: +31 314 659 111 Fax: +31 314 652 575 info@pasreform.com www.pasreform.com
Termotecnica Pericoli Tel: +39 0182 589006 Fax: +39 0182 589005 termotecnica@pericoli.com www.pericoli.com
FEEDING
Pas Reform Tel: +31 314 659 111 Fax: +31 314 652 575 info@pasreform.com www.pasreform.com
EQUIPMENT
Big Dutchman International Tel: +49 4447 801 0 Fax: +49 4447 801 237 big@bigdutchman.de www.bigdutchman.com
BREEDING
Big Dutchman International Tel: +49 4447 801 0 Fax: +49 4447 801 237 big@bigdutchman.de www.bigdutchman.com
Orka Food Technology Tel: +852 8120 9245 Fax: +852 2802 7112 info@orkatech.com www.eggtester.com
Cablevey Tel: +1 641 673 8451 Fax: +1 641 673 7419 info@cableveyag.com www.cableveyag.com
Big Dutchman International Tel: +49 4447 801 0 Fax: +49 4447 801 237 big@bigdutchman.de www.bigdutchman.com
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS EQUIPMENT
VACCINATION & MEDICAL
HATCHING & INCUBATION
Vencomatic Tel: +31 (0)497 517380 Fax: +31 (0)497 517364 info@vencomatic.com www.vencomatic.com
Ceva Animal Health Tel: +33 (0) 5575 54040 Fax: +33 (0) 5575 54198 info@ceva.com www.ceva.com
AB Vista Tel: +44 1672 517650 Fax +44 1672 517660 info@abvista.com www.abvista.com
ADDITIVES
WEIGHING
Petersime Tel: +32 9 388 96 11 Fax: +32 9 388 84 58 info@petersime.com www.petersime.com
Novus International Tel: +1 314 576 8886 Fax: +1 314 576 2148 contact@novusint.com www.novusint.com Big Dutchman International Tel: +49 4447 801 0 Fax: +49 4447 801 237 big@bigdutchman.de www.bigdutchman.com
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS Orka Food Technology Tel: +852 8120 9245 Fax: +852 2802 7112 info@orkatech.com www.eggtester.com
MONITORING
Termotecnica Pericoli Tel: +39 0182 589006 Fax: +39 0182 589005 termotecnica@pericoli.com www.pericoli.com
TESTING KITS
Orka Food Technology Tel: +852 8120 9245 Fax: +852 2802 7112 info@orkatech.com www.eggtester.com
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VIV Tel: +31 30 295 23 02 Tel: +31 30 295 28 09 viv@vnuexhibitions.com www.viv.net
FEED
AB Vista Tel: +44 1672 517650 Fax +44 1672 517660 info@abvista.com www.abvista.com
CID Lines Tel: +32 5721 7877 Fax: +32 5721 7879 info@cidlines.com www.cidlines.com
WEIGHING
Evonik Tel: +49 6181 59 6765 Fax: +49 6181 59 6734 feed-additives@evonik.com www.evonik.com/feed-additives
Evonik Tel: +49 6181 59 6765 Fax: +49 6181 59 6734 feed-additives@evonik.com www.evonik.com/feed-additives
Evonik Tel: +49 6181 59 6765 Fax: +49 6181 59 6734 feed-additives@evonik.com www.evonik.com/feed-additives
Meriden Animal Health Tel: +44 1234 436130 Fax: +44 1234 436131 sales@meriden-ah.com www.meriden-ah.com
BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS FEED ADDITIVES
Danisco Tel: +44 (0) 1672 517777 Fax: +44 (0) 1672 517778 info.animalnutrition@danisco.com www.danisco.com/animalnutrition
Ceva Animal Health Tel: +33 (0) 5575 54040 Fax: +33 (0) 5575 54198 info@ceva.com www.ceva.com
AB Vista Tel: +44 1672 517650 Fax +44 1672 517660 info@abvista.com www.abvista.com
Novus International Tel: +1 314 576 8886 Fax: +1 314 576 2148 contact@novusint.com www.novusint.com
Grimaud Freres Selection S.A.S Tel: +33 (0)2 41 70 36 90 Fax: +33 (0)2 41 70 31 67 grimaudfreres@grimaudfreres.com www.grimaudfreres.com
Cobb Vantress Tel: +1 479 524 3166 Fax: +1 479 524 3043 info@cobb-vantress.com www.cobb-vantress.com
SAFETY
GRAIN, SOYA, INGREDIENTS Evonik Tel: +49 6181 59 6765 Fax: +49 6181 59 6734 feed-additives@evonik.com www.evonik.com/feed-additives
Hy-Line International Tel: 515-225-6030 Fax: 515-225-6425 aderby@hyline.com www.hyline.com
Meriden Animal Health Tel: +44 1234 436130 Fax: +44 1234 436131 sales@meriden-ah.com www.meriden-ah.com
NUTRITION
Evonik Tel: +49 6181 59 6765 Fax: +49 6181 59 6734 feed-additives@evonik.com www.evonik.com/feed-additives
Meriden Animal Health Tel: +44 1234 436130 Fax: +44 1234 436131 sales@meriden-ah.com www.meriden-ah.com
Meriden Animal Health Tel: +44 1234 436130 Fax: +44 1234 436131 sales@meriden-ah.com www.meriden-ah.com
Indbro Poultry Tel: +91(40) 24145594 drkotaiah@indbropoultry.com www.indbro.com
GENETICISTS HEALTH & SAFETY
Hubbard Tel: +33 296 79 63 70 Fax: +33 296 74 04 71 contact.emea@hubbardbreeders.com www.hubbardbreeders.com
CID Lines Tel: +32 5721 7877 Fax: +32 5721 7879 info@cidlines.com www.cidlines.com
Novogen Tel: +33 296 58 12 60 Fax: +33 296 58 12 61 contact.novogen@novogen-layers.com www.novogen-layers.com
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY LISTINGS HOUSING & CONSTRUCTION
Pas Reform Tel: +31 314 659 111 Fax: +31 314 652 575 info@pasreform.com www.pasreform.com
Termotecnica Pericoli Tel: +39 0182 589006 Fax: +39 0182 589005 termotecnica@pericoli.com www.pericoli.com
VACCINE STABILISERS Meriden Animal Health Tel: +44 1234 436130 Fax: +44 1234 436131 sales@meriden-ah.com www.meriden-ah.com
Pfizer Animal Health Tel: 1 919 941 5185 pgp.marketing@pfizer.com http://animalhealth.pfizer.com
Ceva Animal Health Tel: +33 (0) 5575 54040 Fax: +33 (0) 5575 54198 info@ceva.com www.ceva.com
WELFARE & ANIMAL CARE
PEST CONTROL PHARMACEUTICAL
Termotecnica Pericoli Tel: +39 0182 589006 Fax: +39 0182 589005 termotecnica@pericoli.com www.pericoli.com
CID Lines Tel: +32 5721 7877 Fax: +32 5721 7879 info@cidlines.com www.cidlines.com
CID Lines Tel: +32 5721 7877 Fax: +32 5721 7879 info@cidlines.com www.cidlines.com
WASTE HANDLING & ODOUR CONTROL
VETERINARY Pas Reform Tel: +31 314 659 111 Fax: +31 314 652 575 info@pasreform.com www.pasreform.com
Ceva Animal Health Tel: +33 (0) 5575 54040 Fax: +33 (0) 5575 54198 info@ceva.com www.ceva.com
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Indbro Poultry Tel: +91(40) 24145594 drkotaiah@indbropoultry.com www.indbro.com
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